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Breaking the Mould: Redefining Free Water Management with JESANI Door Channels

Specification of a robust wetroom drainage system is critical to protect from accidental overflows, ensuring longterm structural integrity and occupant health.

Simplify Apartment and Townhouse Shower Design

Introducing a new prefabricated acoustically-isolated shower base solution with fixed, flex and wet floor options available to suit your project.

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Internal Waterproofing

Products and systems designed to protect wet areas and manage internal moisture.

Managing Leak Control to Achieve a Compliant Tiled Wetroom System

Understating the interaction and options between internal waterproofing and drainage products ensures a high performing system that is aesthetic, durable and reliable.

It's All in the Detail: E3 Internal Moisture and Mapei Products

It's All in the Detail: E3 Internal Moisture and Mapei Products

Mapei waterproofing products form overall waterproofing systems for protecting an interior substrate from the ingress of moisture which causes potential failure in substrate material.

Designing to E3 Internal Waterproofing with GIB

Designing to E3 Internal Waterproofing with GIB

"GIB Aqualine has the ability to withstand humid environments and stay in mint condition."

Achieving Compliant Timber Aesthetics in Wet Areas

Achieving Compliant Timber Aesthetics in Wet Areas

Wood-look porcelain tiles are a smart choice for bringing the warmth of timber to wet areas while ensuring straightforward E3/AS1 compliance.

New Clamp Mount Shape Additions to Edgetec JH Clamp System

The popular Juralco Edgetec JH Clamp Balustrade system has added two new shape additions to its clamp mount offerings.

Membrane Overlay vs Complete Roof Replacement

More often than not, re-roofing solutions can be compliant and more cost-effective than the hassle of reconstructing a whole roof assembly.

Achieving a Low Maintenance Façade with a High End Look at Adesanya Close

Cemintel Territory Woodlands gives the homes of this new multi-unit project a sophisticated timber-clad façade while ensuring long term low maintenance.

Introducing Celenit: The Eco-Friendly, Acoustic Solution for Modern Spaces

Crafted from renewable materials and fire-rated to Group 1-S, Celenit panels are an attractive choice for enhancing interior acoustics.

Contents Visible, Mechanism Unseen

Here’s how the new AVENTOS HKi integrated lift system shows your high-end cabinetry at its best.

A Striking New Whitianga Waterways Retail Development

A new dockside retail development at Whitianga featured full height glazing to capture sweeping views to the waterways that are a visual signature of this lifestyle town on the Coromandel Peninsula.

Deciphering The Building Code: B1 Structure

This first article in a series of five reflects on recent Pro Clima Knowledge Zone webinars and aims to highlight how changes in one area can impact other code clauses. We point out some of our industry's common mistakes and discuss how to address them. 

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Mammoth Releases New Friction-Fit Underfloor Product

Introducing the new Mammoth R3.4 140mm Friction Fit underfloor product.

Creating Feature Walls with Plankwall Building Panels

Plankwall's eye-catching grooved wall panels offer a quick and easy option for creating architectural features within homes, offices and more.

Post-Modern-Industrial Elevator for a Multi-Award Winning Art House

The mesh-sided elevator, with poured concrete lift shaft and feature artwork, reflects homeowner's bold style. 

Weathertightness, Climate Control, and Acoustic Solutions for Your Builds

Weathertightness, Climate Control, and Acoustic Solutions for Your Builds

Masons offer systems designed to enhance the efficiency and performance of modern New Zealand homes.

Mastering the Art of Internal Waterproofing While Adhering to E3 Standards

Mastering the Art of Internal Waterproofing While Adhering to E3 Standards

From durable vinyl and elegant porcelain tiles, to compliant engineered wood, Jacobsen provide a broad range of flooring options to meet the stringent requirements of E3 Internal Waterproofing. 

Design Continuity Across the Site with ACO's Matching Solutions

Design Continuity Across the Site with ACO's Matching Solutions

The ability to match drainage grates across different ACO products can ensure a consistent look across your project. 

Dulux New Zealand in the Community

Dulux New Zealand in the Community

For 85 years Dulux has helped protect, maintain and enhance the spaces and places where Kiwis live, work and play. 

Vantage Windows and Doors Seen in the Hills of Mount Pleasant

Vantage Windows and Doors Seen in the Hills of Mount Pleasant

A Christchurch home on a steep site required an innovative design.

Improve Indoor Air Quality with Lossnay Energy Recovery Systems

Improve Indoor Air Quality with Lossnay Energy Recovery Systems

Mitsubishi Electric’s Lossnay energy recovery systems provide a small, cost-effective way of improving indoor air quality without sacrificing on sound, running costs or H1/VM3 compliance.

Dryden: The Natural Choice For Timber

Dryden: The Natural Choice For Timber

Dryden’s formulas not only maintain wood's visual appeal but protect its core strength and durability too. It's all part of the mission to help your vision become a reality.

Award-Winning Fornace Tiles Now Available in New Zealand

Award-Winning Fornace Tiles Now Available in New Zealand

Fornace is a globally recognised Italian wall tile collection, perfect for creating eye-catching tactile walls.

Achieving a Curved Glass Façade and Balconies in Mission Bay

Achieving a Curved Glass Façade and Balconies in Mission Bay

The high-end apartments showcase Glasshape's ability to create stunning curved glass features.

Porter's Paints: Combining Beauty, Innovation and Performance

Porter's Paints: Combining Beauty, Innovation and Performance

Create depth, complexity and character in your projects with Porter's stunning range of paints. 

Eurothane PIR Boards Easy to Retro-Fit

Eurothane PIR Boards Easy to Retro-Fit

Retro-fitting Eurothane PIR boards resolved the issue of an uninsulated concrete floor, turning the living room from chilly to cosy.

Western Red Cedar Panelling Adds Warmth and Texture to Stables House

Western Red Cedar Panelling Adds Warmth and Texture to Stables House

JSC's Western Red Cedar panelling plays a pivotal role in transforming the space into a warm and inviting family abode.

Problems That Can Occur with Plasterboard and How Panel Mounting Solutions Can Help

Problems That Can Occur with Plasterboard and How Panel Mounting Solutions Can Help

Plasterboard is one of the most popular choices in construction for good reasons — it’s affordable, fast and simple to install. It can be a tricky substrate to work with however, and there’s bound to be a few issues during or after installation.

Supermarket Warehouse Transformed into Modern Learning Facility for Marian College

Supermarket Warehouse Transformed into Modern Learning Facility for Marian College

This 10,000m² warehouse has been converted into a modern school, with Havelock and Kingston carpet tiles with Comfort Backing providing acoustic control and a splash of colour. 

Eliminating the Need for Strap Connectors and Stud Rebates

Eliminating the Need for Strap Connectors and Stud Rebates

The SDWC Truss Screw distributes the load evenly over the full length of the connection instead of relying solely on the head to provide clamp force.

Cemintel Ceminseal: Innovation for Wet Areas

Cemintel Ceminseal: Innovation for Wet Areas

Water block technology that forms a formidable barrier against water penetration.

Unveiling Vynco's Innovative Grille Solutions

Unveiling Vynco's Innovative Grille Solutions

Vynco's architectural grilles are ideal for enhancing visual appeal while ensuring smooth performance of ventilation systems in wet areas. 

Integrating Style and Safety with Handrails and Balustrades

Integrating Style and Safety with Handrails and Balustrades

Options such as colour, custom panels and integrated lighting can elevate the design of handrails and balustrades.

Energy Efficiency and Smart Living in the Bay of Plenty

Energy Efficiency and Smart Living in the Bay of Plenty

Nestled in a lush avocado orchard in the rural Bay of Plenty is a modern and energy efficient home with clever technology at its heart.

Achieve Midfloor Acoustic Performance without Suspended Floors

Achieve Midfloor Acoustic Performance without Suspended Floors

Woodland Lifestyle’s PhoneStar Lite reduces build-up height in timber construction while maintaining optimal acoustic performance.

Sleek Wall Mounted Toilets with Rimless Flushing Technology

Sleek Wall Mounted Toilets with Rimless Flushing Technology

Discover the Starck 3 range of wall mounted toilets and bidets by Duravit — ready for you to explore at Metrix's new bathroom gallery in Auckland.

Lockwood Pull Handles Now Available in Full Powder-Coated Colour Range

Lockwood Pull Handles Now Available in Full Powder-Coated Colour Range

Add a personal touch with colour to the stylish and durable Lockwood Pull Handles

Timeless Metrix Bathroomware Specified for Kohimarama Home

Timeless Metrix Bathroomware Specified for Kohimarama Home

The classic look and trusted durability of the Metrix toilet and tapware made them an easy choice for the guest bathroom and ensuite of this renovated family home.

Create Simplicity and Elegance with DumaWall

Create Simplicity and Elegance with DumaWall

Designed to replicate the finish of traditional ceramic tiles, DumaWall is a lightweight, impervious surface ideal for bathroom and kitchen design.

Introducing Earthic by Cosentino

Introducing Earthic by Cosentino

A new Silestone range debuts at Milan Design Week in an award-winning installation.

New Cairn Farmhouse Kitchen Sink with Fluted Design

New Cairn Farmhouse Kitchen Sink with Fluted Design

Kohler NZ is set to unveil the Cairn Farmhouse Kitchen Sink, promising a fusion of avant-garde design and technical innovation that will redefine kitchen architecture.

Smart Wetroom Design with Warmup's Waterproofed Shower System

Smart Wetroom Design with Warmup's Waterproofed Shower System

Designed to meet E3 compliance, Warmup's BRANZ appraised system features a tested build-up of components including pre-formed shower bases and a high-performance waterproofing membrane.

Bestwood Evoake Veneer Panels Offer Consistent Advantages

Bestwood Evoake Veneer Panels Offer Consistent Advantages

Modi Design showcases the beautiful consistency of Bestwood Evoake crown cut veneer panels.

Durability vs Warranty

Durability vs Warranty

Often, when we discuss the durability of building materials, the product warranty comes into question. There is some misunderstanding regarding durability vs. warranty periods, so Pro Clima decided to set the record straight.

Exceed NZBC E3 requirements with ARDEX's Internal Waterproofing Systems

Exceed NZBC E3 requirements with ARDEX's Internal Waterproofing Systems

ARDEX's internal waterproofing systems are a smart choice for managing moisture and protecting wet areas.

Sound-Rated Wall Panels for an Auckland Film Studio and Sound Stage

Sound-Rated Wall Panels for an Auckland Film Studio and Sound Stage

Achieving a Noise Criterion rating below NC-20, the KOROK wall panels were ideal for providing sound insulation in an urban environment.

Whole Home Central Heating for the Price of Two Heat Pumps

Whole Home Central Heating for the Price of Two Heat Pumps

A Swedish expat turned to Central Heating New Zealand for a central heating solution for his architectural dream home. 

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