Maintenance Guides
Regularly maintaining your home optimises its value, extends the life of the building materials, enhances appearance, and allows early identification and fixing of minor issues before they become large problems.
Pages relating to 'Maintenance Guides'
Maintenance Schedule
The BRANZ maintenance schedule sets out what to check for, the primary maintenance tasks and frequency.
Building Controls
All new construction work must meet the requirements of the Building Act 2004.
Earthquakes
Earthquakes occur frequently in New Zealand.
Employing Others and Insurance
Employing other people to carry out maintenance can be a good solution, but you need...
Health and Safety
Home maintenance comes with some health and safety risks that you need to deal with.
Weathertight Guide
Some homes built in the 1990s and early 2000s had design features and installation techniques...
Painting Guide
Exterior paint that is in good condition doesn’t just make your home look good: it...
Building Periods
Houses built in different styles at different times have some different maintenance needs.
Exterior Wall Maintenance Guide
Some house styles and wall claddings require less maintenance than others, but there is no...
Plant and Appliance Maintenance Guide
Maintenance of plant and appliances has clear benefits:
Roof Maintenance Guide
Common roof maintenance needs includes checking claddings, flashings, fixings, gutters, chimneys, flues, and roof-mounted equipment.
Subfloor Maintenance Guide
Around 1.2 million New Zealand houses have suspended timber ground floors.
Stain Removal Guide
With the right treatment, the impact of many stains can be reduced if not removed...