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Insulation and Skillion Roofs

With the building code calling for higher R-values, one of the issues faced by designers is the space required for insulation, particularly in skillion roof situations. A few designers have been caught out with this.

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15 July 2024
24 May 2021

Getting Your Tanking Waterproofing Right, The First Time

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Designing, planning and selecting the right membrane for the conditions of your site are key factors to achieve watertightness on tanking jobs.

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24 May 2021

Planning for Photovoltaic Panel Installations on NZ Homes

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For some time now, it has become settled that there is sense in planning for a future where photovoltaic (PV) panels will become a standard feature for new homes and major renovations, even though many owners are not prepared to install them ‘next week’.

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24 May 2021

Five Factors to Consider When Specifying Stormwater Drainage Systems

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The primary objective of NZBC Clause E1 Surface water is to “Safeguard people from injury or illness, and other property from damage”. There are many elements which contribute towards this objective. Outlined are five key factors to consider when selecting the appropriate products for the job.

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7 May 2021

New Acoustic Requirements For The Ministry of Education’s Designing Quality Learning Spaces

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An outline of the new acoustic requirements from the latest version of the Ministry of Education's Designing Quality Learning Spaces (DQLS) requirements.

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27 April 2021

Product Substitution: Simple Rules to Follow to Mitigate Risk

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With supply chains affected by Covid-19 there are times substitution cannot be avoided. Here's a look at some simple rules to follow when making product substitutions to ensure problems don't arise.

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27 April 2021

Why Specify a Tile Over Shower Tray?

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Understanding the benefits of a stainless tile over tray and if it's the right solution for your project.

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27 April 2021

Reducing Dirt Pick-Up On Painted Surfaces

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A look at two major tactics for reducing dirt pick-up — making the surface either super-hydrophilic or super-hydrophobic.

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27 April 2021

Design Considerations for Dark Coloured Thermoplastic Membranes

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We recently conducted a simple experiment comparing the temperature of different coloured membranes in the Auckland sun. 

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22 March 2021

Considering Thermal Insulation for Concrete Block Walls

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Because of their high thermal mass, the thermal insulation of concrete and concrete block walls in dwellings needs to be treated quite differently to those with lightweight framed or panel walls.

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22 March 2021

Good Product Information is Key to Helping Make the Consenting System Work Better

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When creating product documentation, it is useful for product suppliers to think not only about getting the product specified, but also helping the design team in achieving building consent. 

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