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H1 Residential

May 2023

National Release of New ThermalHeart+ Window Systems

The ambitious roll-out of new, thermally efficient window ranges by APL Window Solutions continues.

Maximising Natural Light in Compliance with H1: A Holistic Approach Using Solatube Skylights

Maximising Natural Light in Compliance with H1: A Holistic Approach Using Solatube Skylights

Solatube skylights can help architects achieve both sustainable designs and abundant natural light, while complying with H1 energy efficiency standards in New Zealand.

An Industry First Solution to Help You Achieve H1 Compliance

An Industry First Solution to Help You Achieve H1 Compliance

The only BRANZ appraised double layer polyester insulation system.

Viking Warmspan² Developed to Exceed H1 Requirements

Viking Warmspan² Developed to Exceed H1 Requirements

With an R-value of R-6.7, the WarmSpan² system can exceed all new residential roof R-value requirements.

Passive Ventilation with DriSpace for H1

Passive Ventilation with DriSpace for H1

DriSpace incorporate passive ventilation, high vapour permeable underlays, vapour control layers and airtight membranes to provide condensation control and air barrier solutions.

Meet H1 with New R7 Single Layer Ceiling Insulation from Knauf

Meet H1 with New R7 Single Layer Ceiling Insulation from Knauf

Knauf Insulation introduces new R7 single layer ceiling insulation range with cutting-edge technology to keep New Zealand homes H1 compliant.

Achieve Even Higher R-Values with New MAXRaft Plus+

Achieve Even Higher R-Values with New MAXRaft Plus+

Designed specifically to exceed new H1 requirements where underfloor heating is used, MAXRaft Plus+ can help you achieve R-values from 2.5 to 4.03, while maintaining the same slab height as standard MAXRaft.

Specifying an H1 Compliant Membrane Roof on a Residential Project

Specifying an H1 Compliant Membrane Roof on a Residential Project

With the new changes to NZBC Clause H1, many designers are wondering the best way to specify a compliant membrane roof on a residential project? As flat roof experts with over 55 years experience in the industry, Nuralite offer a system solution that makes achieving H1 simple.

Continuous Insulation Ticks H1 Box for Low-Rise Multi-Unit Developments

Continuous Insulation Ticks H1 Box for Low-Rise Multi-Unit Developments

Now that clause H1 updates to insulation requirements are mandatory, architects and construction teams are adjusting their practices to build better-quality buildings. H1 means change, but change is a good thing when it means New Zealanders can enjoy homes that are warmer in winter, cooler in summer and drier all-year-round.

Level Threshold and its Interaction with H1 Insulated Slabs

Level Threshold and its Interaction with H1 Insulated Slabs

Insulated slabs have created a new design facet to achieving compliant level threshold systems to the acceptable solution outlined in Fig 17B and Chapter 7.3.2.1 of E2/AS1.

Introducing Pink Superbatts: A New Single-Layer Solution for Achieving R7.0

Introducing Pink Superbatts: A New Single-Layer Solution for Achieving R7.0

Comfortech has your H1 insulation solutions covered with single and double layer options designed to maximise thermal performance.

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H1 Commercial

Products designed to help architects and designers meet the new H1/AS2 Energy Efficiency requirements.

H1 Energy Efficiency

Energy-saving products that help reduce energy usage and power bills, while minimising the building's environmental footprint.

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