What may be original
- Region-specific envelope and service systems
- Later retrofit layers should be recorded separately
New Zealand House DNA
Complex-cladding transition era
More complex forms and changing cladding practice, requiring careful weathertightness interpretation.
1980–2004
What deserves attention
- cladding interfaces
- deck junctions
- window flashings
- hidden moisture
Reduce uncertainty first
- Confirm original construction era
- Record major renovations
- Compare symptom timing with weather and system use
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Open My House →Original era is only the start.
Record later insulation, windows, roof, ventilation and service replacements in My House before relying on era assumptions.
