BRANZ Research Now - Materials #1 - Durability evaluation framework for new building materials
- Abbreviation
- BRANZ Research Now - Materials #1
- Valid from
- 1/05/2022
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited,
- Information type
- Research report,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
From thermally modified timbers to self-healing coatings, new building materials can bring cost, performance, and environmental benefits to construction – but how do we know their durability will meet Building Code requirements? A BRANZ research project developed a framework to help.
Scope
This publication includes:
- Building Code requirements
- Durability evaluation framework
- Durability evaluation methods
- Service life prediction
- Specialised weathering rig