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Practical advice on how to maintain different parts of your home, and on related issues. 
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Maintenance of gutters and downpipes | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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Check gutters and downpipes for: blocked gutters broken or loose gutters or downpipes missing pieces of gutter or downpipe rainwater being discharged onto the ground. Rainwater from roofs must be disposed of properly to a stormwater system, a soak pit, a natural watercourse or to a storage vessel (with overflow...
https://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/maintenance-guides/roof-maintenance-guide/gutters-and-downpipes/
Maintenance of roof cladding and flashings | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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DEALING WITH RUST REPLACING ROOF CLADDING Areas of the cladding and flashings that are not rain-washed should be washed down at least once a year - washing generally keeps them in better order and increases their lifespan. Some roof claddings require recoating every 8-15 years, but this depends very much...
https://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/maintenance-guides/roof-maintenance-guide/roof-claddings-and-flashings/
Maintenance of roof-mounted equipment | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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Check roof-mounted equipment such as television aerials or receiver dishes for rusted, loose or missing fixings or straps; replace as necessary. Make sure that any roof-mounted equipment such as solar water panels are mounted with at least 100 mm gap between the equipment and the roof cladding to allow the...
https://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/maintenance-guides/roof-maintenance-guide/roof-mounted-equipment/
Stain removal guide | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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With the right treatment, the impact of many stains can be reduced if not removed altogether. The best approach is to act quickly when you see a stain, before it has a chance to set. Remove as much of the staining substance as possible. Start from the outside of...
https://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/maintenance-guides/stain-removal-guide/
Maintenance of subfloors | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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Around 1.2 million New Zealand houses have suspended timber ground floors. Common subfloor problems include dampness, rot, poor ventilation and structural issues. BRANZ house condition surveys have consistently found that damp subfloors are one of the most common problems in New Zealand houses with suspended timber floors. Dampness and other...
https://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/maintenance-guides/subfloor-maintenance-guide/
Subfloor problems | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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Where possible, crawl right under the house, taking a large torch to examine the ground, piles, fixings, bearers and joists. If there is insufficient space to gain access, consider digging a narrow access trench between rows of piles; but if you do this, take care not to undermine the piles....
https://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/maintenance-guides/subfloor-maintenance-guide/common-problems/
Subfloor moisture | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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All ground releases water vapour, even when it looks as if it is dry on the surface. On average, 0.4 litres of water can evaporate from 1 m2 of ground in 24 hours - that is 60 litres per day on average for the ground under a 150 m2 house....
https://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/maintenance-guides/subfloor-maintenance-guide/subfloor-moisture/
Subfloor structure | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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The Canterbury earthquakes have prompted many homeowners to look at what they can do to improve the strength of the foundations of their homes. Depending on the age, structure and condition of a house, work required may involve: replacing missing or corroded fixings and connections adding bracing between piles and...
https://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/maintenance-guides/subfloor-maintenance-guide/subfloor-structure/
Subfloor ventilation | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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The space under a suspended timber-framed floor must be ventilated. A minimum of five air changes per hour should be provided (and double that for wet subfloor spaces). A clear opening area of 3500 mm2 (100 x 35 mm) should be provided for every square metre of floor area. Openings...
https://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/maintenance-guides/subfloor-maintenance-guide/subfloor-ventilation-requirements/
Weathertightness | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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Some homes built in the 1990s and early 2000s had design features and installation techniques that put them at high risk of leaking. Where water got behind the cladding, if it was not removed by drainage or ventilation it could lead to mould and rot. Those houses and apartments where...
https://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/maintenance-guides/weathertight-guide/