BU563 Building on exposed sites
- Abbreviation
- BU563(2013)
- Valid from
- 1/08/2013
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited
- Information type
- BRANZ Bulletin
- Format
Description
This bulletin outlines some important factors that should be considered when designing and constructing buildings on sites that are exposed to high winds.
Scope
The bulletin covers:
- the effect of high wind on buildings
- design considerations, including collecting site-specific data, mitigating wind effects, structural design, weathertightness, insulation and ventilation
- exposed coastal sites
- working on windy sites.