Renovate: Villas
Product Description
Many of the country's 85,000 villas, built before World War 1, have already been upgraded and renovated to some extent. In their original state, they are typically cold in winter and draughty, their spaces have a poor relationship to sun and site and their service areas such as bathrooms are not well related to other rooms.
This book is well illustrated with crystal clear drawings showing typical construction methods for framing, roofing, windows and interior building elements. The workings of double hung sash windows alone are shown in six drawings and two photographs.
Typical building materials and construction methods, including match lining, lath and plaster, pressed metal and moulded timbers are explained.
Common problems are outlined, with options given on the appropriate repair or renovation.
Disclaimer: Please note that our publications reflect the regulations and best practices on the date of release, which is shown on the publication. As regulations and industry standards evolve, we always recommend that our publications be read in conjunction with the latest building code clauses and standards.
| Publication date | 1 July 2010 |
|---|---|
| Author | Trevor Pringle |
| Product type | Book |
| Availability | Available |
| Product code | BK082 |
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Renovate: Bungalows
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 this popular and enduring style. The style is distinctive, with a deep porch, exposed rafter eaves, extended bargeboards and oriel windows. Many bungalows remain largely in their original form, and they are frequently subjects for renovation.
This technical resource looks at:
- what defines a bungalow style
- how they were constructed and with what materials
- the typical modifications they have had in the years since they were built
- typical problems and suggested remedies
- how to get a consent for renovation work, looking at compliance paths and Alternative Solutions
- project and construction planning.
Disclaimer: Please note that our publications reflect the regulations and best practices on the date of release, which is shown on the publication. As regulations and industry standards evolve, we always recommend that our publications be read in conjunction with the latest building code clauses and standards.