The complex issues of air movement, internal moisture and insulation in New Zealand houses.

Slip resistance is necessary to safeguard people from injury during movement into, within, and out of buildings.

An airtight building envelope helps prevent hot air from escaping and can significantly reduce the costs of heating a building.

Unlike vapour barriers, intelligent airtightness and vapour control layers have a humidity-variable function, ensuring protection from mould and moisture damage.

As the population ages, durable paint finishes that meet the demands of residential aged care facilities, health care practices and hospitals are required. 

Timber movement is caused by changes in environmental conditions and can be affected by and have an effect on paint. 

A wall is not a ventilation system, therefore airtightness is not the enemy.

Acoustic performance is of key importance to internal glazed partitions and door systems within commercial and educational buildings.

LRV stands for Light Reflectance Value and is a measure of the amount of visible light reflected by a surface. As a design professional you're probably well aware of this, but what you may be less familiar with is the effect that chosen colours can have on the integrity of the substrate beneath.

The requirements for airtightness in a passive house are an important factor when looking at energy efficiency and comfort.