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What paint to use | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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Water-based and oil-based paints Sealers, undercoats and top coats Paint finish It is almost always the case with paint that you get what you pay for. Better quality paints have more solids in them giving better paint thickness and performance - and they generally cost more. Other than quality, selection...
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When to repaint | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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Paint coatings do not last forever, and cleaning and recoating must be carried out regularly to keep a house weather-resistant on the outside and looking good outside and in. How long exterior paint will last depends on the: quality of surface preparation quality and condition of previous paint - new...
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Plant and appliance maintenance guide | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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Maintenance of plant and appliances has clear benefits: It optimizes the performance of a system, meaning it works efficiently and without problems. Maintained systems operate reliably for years longer than ones that get little care, so the costs of replacement can be delayed. Maintenance maybe a specific requirement for the...
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Maintenance of aerated water treatment systems | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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Aerated water treatment systems often have a maintenance contract signed at the same time the system is installed. Some manufacturers make it clear that their systems require service and maintenance inspections every six months for the warranty to remain valid. Some local authorities also have set maintenance requirements. For example,...
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maintenance of heating and ventilation systems | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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The following facilities, services or features will also require regular (typically yearly) servicing by the supplier, installer or a licensed/qualified tradesperson: hot water floor heating systems heat pumps heat pump water heaters in-roof ventilation systems wood pellet burners. In addition to an annual check by a professional there are maintenance...
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Maintenance of pumps | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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Maintenance for pumps should be carried out every 6-12 months. This should include: clean the pump strainer clear out dirt and debris check for loose terminations check variable frequency drive operation check control systems check for proper operation check drive alignment, worn bearings and coupling seating Water heating systems Septic...
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Maintenance of septic tanks | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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Inspect the septic tank system yearly for levels of sludge and scum. You will need to call in a company to remove sludge and scum when floating scum is 75 mm or less from the top of the outlet or sludge build-up is to within 250 mm from the bottom...
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Maintenance of water heating systems | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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Hot water storage tanks Heat pump water heaters Instantaneous (continuous flow) water heaters Solar water heating systems Nudge the lever of the temperature/pressure relief valve every 6-12 months to keep it moveable. With glass-lined water cylinders, ask a plumber to change the anode rod every 5 years. These rods help...
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Roof maintenance guide | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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Common roof maintenance needs includes checking claddings, flashings, fixings, gutters, chimneys, flues, and roof-mounted equipment. Inspect your roof at least once a year, paying attention to: roof claddings, fixings and flashings chimneys and flues gutters and downpipes roof-mounted equipment including television aerials and receiver dishes, solar hot water panels,...
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Maintenance of chimneys and flues | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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CLEANING CHIMNEYS UNSOUND BRICK CHIMNEYS Check chimneys and flues for: build up of soot crumbling chimney mortar corrosion of flue/cowl/fixings loose fixings. How often a chimney needs to be cleaned depends on how often the fire is lit, the type of fuel used and the type of chimney....
https://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/maintenance-guides/roof-maintenance-guide/chimneys-and-flues/