Durability vs warranty

You need to understand product warranties, implied warranties, the Building Code's durability requirements and how the three interrelate at the conclusion of a build.

This information was confirmed as current in February 2016. It originally appeared in Codewords newsletters prior to January 2014.

  • Published on 1 July 2007
  • Of interest to Residential property developers, Homeowners, Building consent authorities
  • 1st edition

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