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Q&A - expert advice for your
home
Q I’m thinking of making
one big room out of two small
rooms. Is it OK to knock down
internal walls?
A It’s not OK to simply
knock down walls. You need to
establish from an engineer
whether the walls in question
are structural, i.e. load
bearing.
If they are load bearing, you’ll
need to provide structural
support, like a steel beam, to
replace them. You need a Council
Building Permit.
If they aren’t structural, you
should refer to your local
territorial Authority for their
procedures.
In most cases a permit will not
be required. Either way, we urge
you to consult a professional or
architect.
Q I want to tile my
bathroom. Are there any special
considerations I should be aware
of ? A Tiles need a rigid
substrate (or backing) behind
them to avoid the possibility of
them moving or cracking.
Floors - Most tile underlay
sheet products come with a
specific nailing pattern to
ensure stability. Any chosen
substrate should be waterproof,
eg:
- Hardies 18mm compressed sheet
and screws
- Hardies 6mm slate and tile
underlay and nails
Walls - before tiling we suggest
you use Gib® Aqualine and a
proprietary fibreglass mesh with
bonding compound, or Hardies 6mm
Villa board with flush joints and
nailed to Hardies
specifications.
Q My property is on a
steep slope, so the further my
deck extends, the higher it will
be above ground level. Are there
are any height restrictions?
A Yes. If the deck height
will be more than 1 metre above
ground level it will require
consent, plus a 1m deck handrail
that meets Council and NZ 3604
requirements. Also, on a sloping
site an engineer may be required
to specify pile and footing
size. |
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