Weathertightness remediation for school buildings

Our weathertightness remediation programme covered state school buildings built or modified between 1994 and 2005.

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The weathertightness remediation programme is now closed. The programme will continue to deliver remediation at those schools who remain in the programme, but will not be accepting new schools.

If you have any questions about the weathertightness remediation programme, email us at WRP.Mailbox@schoolproperty.govt.nz.

About the weathertightness remediation programme

The programme addressed weathertightness failures in state school buildings that were either built, or significantly modified, between 1994 and 2005. The programme:

  • prioritised urgent health and safety issues
  • repaired weathertightness failures and consequential damage
  • completed the work with the least disruption to schools as possible
  • made sure all remediation work complied with the New Zealand Building Code.

How weathertightness issues happen

Weathertightness failure happens when water gets past the external cladding of a building – known as the ‘building envelope’. It’s often a localised issue, such as:

  • defective or missing flashings
  • poorly formed wall and roof cladding penetrations
  • cracked direct fixed cladding
  • poorly flashed and sealed parapets
  • inadequate clearance between the base of cladding and adjacent gardens or ground (paved or unpaved).

If left unaddressed, the resulting moisture levels can create further problems and lead to structural damage and possible health and safety risks.

Addressing weathertightness issues

If your school has a weathertightness issue that is causing damage, or that may be a health and safety concern, you should address it through your normal maintenance processes in the first instance.

Or, depending on how severe or urgent the issue is, you can refer it directly to your property advisor.

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