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High Density Solutions

Products and systems designed to improve high density living, or bring efficiencies to the design and building of high density housing.

June 2014

CS Cavity Sliders Maximise Apartment Living Space

When it comes to apartment design, rooms can end up small and cramped if layout is not properly considered.  Cavity sliders are an obvious choice for small dwellings, eliminating the area of unusable floor and wall space that a hinged door requires. 

Better ‘Buildability’ for Stonefields Housing with I-Built Floors

Better ‘Buildability’ for Stonefields Housing with I-Built Floors

When Fletcher Residential was building high density housing at Stonefields, they needed speed and quality – which is why they turned to the I-Built flooring system from NZWOOD.

James Hardie's ExoTec Facade Panel a Sound Choice for Wellington High Rise

James Hardie's ExoTec Facade Panel a Sound Choice for Wellington High Rise

The wide range of tested details and James Hardie's close involvement in the design and installation of Exotec Facade Panel on a Wellington residential high rise gave additional assurance to both Wellington City Council and the consultant architect.

High Performance Acoustic Insulation for Steel Stud Walls

High Performance Acoustic Insulation for Steel Stud Walls

Controlling noise in the workplace or at home is a common acoustic issue.  Installing a quality acoustic insulation product between walls reduces the transfer of sound, which increases the level of comfort at home and productivity at work.

Eliminate Neighbourly Noise with an Acoustic Vinyl Barrier

Eliminate Neighbourly Noise with an Acoustic Vinyl Barrier

Pyrotek Noise Control’s high performance, flexible mass-loaded vinyl noise barrier Wavebar reduces inter-room noise transmission providing comfort, privacy and confidentiality.

ProfiLine: A Drainage Solution for Green Roofs

ProfiLine: A Drainage Solution for Green Roofs

Green roofs are increasing in popularity as urban spaces incorporate green space to improve the living and working environment. 

Casali Dermabit Extra: Durable, Torch-on Deck Waterproofing

Casali Dermabit Extra: Durable, Torch-on Deck Waterproofing

Casali Dermabit Extra is a smooth, flexible and durable torch-on roofing and deck membrane, designed to shed water at a minimal approved 1:40 surface fall.

Sound Solution: Steel Furring Channel Ceiling System

Sound Solution: Steel Furring Channel Ceiling System

Isolating yourself from noisy neighbours in multi-unit residential apartments is possible by using the DONN ScrewFix system in conjunction with ST-001 Sound Isolation Clips.

MiTek Posi-STRUT for High Density Residential Roof Truss Design

MiTek Posi-STRUT for High Density Residential Roof Truss Design

The introduction of the Auckland unitary plan – which reduces section sizes and favours a residential urban approach of going ‘up’ rather than ‘out’ – can have a major impact on roof truss design, as building height to boundary is affected. 

High Performance Intensive Housing by Forman

High Performance Intensive Housing by Forman

Forman Building Systems offers a range of solutions to deliver high performance thermal and acoustic envelopes for multi-unit developments while also minimising the compromise on internal space.

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