Journal

Indoor Air Quality: What the VOC Testing Shows

Flooring covers more surface area than any other material in a building. Whatever it emits, the occupants breathe for years, so the question deserves a test result rather than a claim.

Oak Stairs: Slip Resistance, Nosings and Where the Waste Goes

Stairs carry a compliance requirement the rest of the floor does not, and they generate more waste than any other element. Three things decide whether the detail works.

Does Flooring Need to Comply with NZBC Clause G3?

Flooring is governed by E3, not G3. But in a kitchen or scullery a building official can still ask the question, and it pays to have the answer ready.

Oak Flooring in Wet Areas: What You Need to Know

Timber in a kitchen or laundry is achievable. Timber in a main bathroom is not. The line between them is set by E3, and the 2021 changes moved it.

Specifying Oak Flooring for Multi-Storey and Commercial Projects

On multi-storey and inter-tenancy work, flooring is a consent decision. Two requirements govern almost all of it, and both are settled by documentation rather than argument.