Related Topics
NZBC E2 – External Moisture is primarily focussed on a buildings’ external envelope being able to resist weather infiltration.
Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 also has some information on gutter sizing and durability, but these are also covered in E1 – Surface Water and B2 – Durability.
E2/AS1 also has some prescriptive solutions for structure regarding roofing spans which are omitted from B1 - Structure.
For clarity, this Code of Practice deals with the following topics discretely:
- Resistance to loads in Structure.
- Durability covered in Durability
- Gutter design covered in Roof Drainage.
- NZBC E2 Compliance requirements in External Moisture.
- Managing water ingress of metal roof and wall cladding in External Moisture — Cladding.
- Managing water ingress through flashings in Flashings.
- Managing weathertightness of penetrations in Penetrations.
- Managing Internal Moisture is covered in Roof Ventilation.
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Clause Number:
6.3
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Revision Category:
1 - Minor Errata
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