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Sustainable Architecture [Video]
Sustainability in architecture is more than just a buzz word.
Decking Installation – Common Problems [Video]
Decking timber is highly exposed to New Zealand’s wet conditions and high UV – which makes it challenging for even the finest timbers to stay straight and true.
Timber Cladding: The New Alternative in Natural Wood Cladding [Video]
Many exterior timbers are treated with toxic chemicals or are harvested from unsustainable sources.
Improving Home Design [Video]
Think about designing your own home? Here's what you need to know.
How to Tackle Mould and Stain on Wood [Video]
Moulds, lichen and stains are common on aged exterior wood.
What You Should Know about Chemically Treated Timber [Video]
Many exterior wood products are treated with wood preservatives – some of which are more toxic than others.
The Relative Toxicity of Wood Preservatives: Eco Building
Not all wood preservatives are created equal.
The Importance of Good Forest Management
According to Greenpeace, “good wood” is timber grown in plantations or harvested from ‘well managed’ forests or recycled, reused or salvaged wood. This enables consumers to continue using wood products without causing forest destruction.
Creating an E2/VM1 Weather-tight Timber Cladding System for The Block TV Series
With New Zealand’s history of leaky buildings, it is considered critical that a house facade is weather tight. The best method to test weather-tightness is the E2/VM1 test method.
Abodo Secret Fix Cladding Installation Tips [Video]
Abodo’s “builder friendly” secret fix weatherboard system offers a clean appearance with no visible fixings through the face.
An Interview with a Green Architectural Designer: Craig Jarvis
Architectural designer Craig Jarvis has always been up for a challenge, and now, in the biggest test of all, Craig has registered the first New Zealand home to attempt to achieve the very strict criteria set by the Living Building Challenge