Do Damp and Mould Matter?: Health Impacts of Leaky Homes by Philippa Howden-Chapman
29.99 NZD
Category: Home Improvement | Reading Level: Very Good
This book outlines: the extent of our damp, mouldy houses; the history of leaky buildings; health effects - and costs - of exposure to indoor mould; ways to measure mould; the costs of fixing leaky homes; what we still don't know about indoor mould, and recommendations for future research.
Windows LEVEL Sustainable Building Series
41.00 NZD
Category: Home Improvement | Series: Level Sustainable Series
Windows are an essential element of sustainable design to make the best use of sun and wind for heating, cooling, ventilation and light. This book explains the technical background to the types of construction, framing and glazing available, the choices and compromises to be made, NZBC clauses and stan ...Show more
Renovate : bungalows (freight charges may apply) by Alide Elkink
50.00 NZD
Category: Home Improvement
The book Renovate bungalows is the second in a new series that will cover the renovation of houses from different eras. Bungalows are the archetypal house of 1920s New Zealand. Builders and architects took ideas from the United States, Canada, India and even Japan, and added their own features to create ...Show more
Renovate art deco (Handling fee and/or freight charges may apply) by Alide Elkink
50.00 NZD
Category: Home Improvement
The book Renovate art deco is the third in the BRANZ Renovate series covering the renovation of houses from different eras. The art deco house of the 1930s was a dramatic change to the earlier villa and bungalow. A flat roof, stucco cladding, rounded corners and reduced decoration all contributed to art ...Show more
Passive Design LEVEL Sustainable Series by Alide Elkink
41.00 NZD
Category: Home Improvement | Series: Level Sustainable Series
The design of the building through its orientation, sizing and location of windows, and insulation to more than the minimum required under the NZ Building Code can make the best use of sun and wind for heating, cooling and ventilation. This guide explains the technical background to good passive design ...Show more
BRANZ Plumbing & Drainage Guide by ed
29.95 NZD
Category: Home Improvement
This Guide explains, using graphics and simple explanations, the general principles and requirements of the building codes and standards applicable to sanitary plumbing and drainage in Australia and New Zealand. The Guide is intended as an aid and quick reference for designers, builders, students, plumb ...Show more
BRANZ Good Practice Guide: Membrane Roofing by BK015
39.95 NZD
Category: Home Improvement
Membrane roofing systems come in a varierty of types, each with their own substrate and installation requirements. Achieving a durable membrane roofing system depends heavily on using the correct approach to the design of the substrate supporting the membrane and the membrane roofing itself. Using ...Show more
BRANZ Good Practice Guide: Stucco by BK032
44.40 NZD
Category: Home Improvement
This updated Good Practice Guide covers all aspects of stucco cladding, from design through to problem-solving. It still concentrates on plastering, backing, reinforcing, number of coats, sand quality, mxiing, additives, plaster application, curing and painting, but now includes new sections on performa ...Show more
BRANZ Good Practice Guide: Exterior Coating by BK011
39.95 NZD
Category: Home Improvement
Exterior Coating Good Practice Guide covers the steps that need to be carried out when preparing most common building materials for painting, staining, clear finishing, coating or texturing. Its aim is to explain the procedures involved and the reasons for them, and to ensure the performance of the ...Show more
You Can Paint It! Techniques & Tips (O/P) by CULL Dave
9.95 NZD
45.00 (77% off)
Category: Home Improvement
Anyone can do their own house painting. It's the do-it-yourself project both men and women, young and old, can manage. You don't need to be strong, fast, artistic or clever. The gear you need is not expensive, and painting techniques are not difficult to master. It is simply a matter of knowing what to ...Show more