Branz has produced a great series on renovation addressing each of the main eras of New Zealand architectural design. I love these books and would say they are a must if you own a house from any of the periods covered.

They cover:

• some history

• basic design

• construction details and methods

• potential problems and remedies

• compliance path (building department submittal)

Maybe it is just because I am an architect, but seeing the construction methods of the time saves so much guess work. Since I learned my trade abroad there are a lot of mysteries explained through these gorgeously drawn details.

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