Design & Build Blog
Architecture has been called ‘frozen music’ and in this series of articles we’re going to explore elements of design and building that showcase the flash and the foundations of this music.
If you’re building, come back regularly to check on new insights and products we discover along the way…
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Non-toxic, reliable waterproofing
Underground waterproofing can be toxic, imperfect and expensive, but the team from Bentech Bentonite reckon it doesn’t have to be. Underground waterproofing is a task that’s important to get right. Small leaks lead to major damage and these days, that rebounds on you. Solutions often involve toxic chemicals and once applied, any nicks or punctures…
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Managing your food waste in an Eco-friendly way
So, it turns out I, and a lot of other people, were wrong to think that food waste disposers aren’t great for the environment. I read somewhere that macerating and then flushing down the waste pipe created mayhem in the sewage treatment plants. Not so, says Michael Keleman, chief sustainability engineer for InSinkErator, who’s spent…
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Christchurch Earthquake Repairs Fiasco
Our 2017 ed 2 of BoB, for builders, did a review of the history of the Christchurch Earthquake Repairs fiasco. Now it’s really hitting the headlines…Read on… The Quality of Earthquake and Disaster House Repairs in Christchurch By Alan Muxlow Hearing or seeing news on house damage as the result of a natural disaster such…
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Blinds or Curtains?
How to Make the Right Choice for Your Home by Harrisons Curtains and Blinds We asked Harrisons Curtains and Blinds for some advice around how to choose the best window treatment solution for your home.
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New Pool Fencing Regulations
New swimming pool fencing legislation came into effect from January 1, 2017. Legislation relating to pool barriers and pool fencing is now the Building Act 2004. See Building Code Clause F9 – Restricting access to residential pool. The Act applies to all residential pools and small heated pools with a maximum depth of 400mm or more.…
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New Zealand’s Most Amazing Homes
Here is just a small selection of New Zealand’s most amazing homes – some of the local winners in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition for 2018. The national winners will be announced November 24. Auckland – Supreme Renovation (over $1million) – Builder Hargrave Homes This modern makeover on a 1970 design…
