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Products and systems designed to effectively support buildings.

June 2021

Futurebuild LVL Inter-tenancy Floor Solutions for Mid-Rise/Medium Density Housing

Futurebuild LVL, together with industry partners, have developed structural systems to suit short and large span flooring solutions for medium density housing, including offering both acoustic attenuation and fire resistance ratings.

Bracing Cavity Slider Used for Bracing Wall in Renovation

Bracing Cavity Slider Used for Bracing Wall in Renovation

The use of cavity sliders gives this newly renovated home an open plan layout and creates more space.

J-Frame Brings Accuracy and Speed to Medium Density Projects

J-Frame Brings Accuracy and Speed to Medium Density Projects

J-Frame by Juken New Zealand provides significant time-savings on site, making it a smart choice for medium density housing.

Design Slimmer Intertenancy Walls and Maximise Space with Logicwall

Design Slimmer Intertenancy Walls and Maximise Space with Logicwall

AFS Logicwall achieves structural, fire and acoustic requirements for intertenancy walls without the need to strap and line the walls, saving time and costs on site while minimising wall thickness. 

Dimond Structural’s New Hibond 80 Flooring Proves Cost-Effective for The Rise

Dimond Structural’s New Hibond 80 Flooring Proves Cost-Effective for The Rise

Hibond 80 zinc-coated steel flooring was the preferred flooring for The Rise, a multi-level development in Auckland’s forested hill suburb of Titirangi.

Simpson Strong-Tie’s Anchor Tie-down Systems Enhance MDH Design and Construction

Simpson Strong-Tie’s Anchor Tie-down Systems Enhance MDH Design and Construction

Over the past few years, Simpson Strong-Tie has led the introduction of specific heavier duty connectors and ATS components required for timber mid-rise and MDH developments to the NZ market. 

Provide MDH with Strength and Safety by Using Techlam Glulam

Provide MDH with Strength and Safety by Using Techlam Glulam

Engineered timber provides a stronger, safer, premium structural solution for medium density housing.

KOROK Delivers Fire and Acoustic Wall Systems for Medium Density Housing

KOROK Delivers Fire and Acoustic Wall Systems for Medium Density Housing

KOROK systems exceed MDH acoustic requirements of STC >55, with systems offering acoustic ratings up to STC 69.

Save Time on Medium Density Projects with Woodspan PLT Midfloors

Save Time on Medium Density Projects with Woodspan PLT Midfloors

Woodspan’s time-saving PLT midfloor panels provide excellent spanning capability and fire resistance in a prefabricated system ready for installation on site.

Reduce Construction Time and Costs with Dincel Structural Walling

Reduce Construction Time and Costs with Dincel Structural Walling

A two-person team can install up to 25m² of Dincel wall every hour resulting in up to a 50% reduction in construction time. 

Make Speedfloor the Foundation of Medium Density Housing Project Designs

Make Speedfloor the Foundation of Medium Density Housing Project Designs

The Speedfloor Suspended Concrete Flooring System offers high performance for medium density design, along with improved efficiency through reduced lead times and made-to-order solutions.

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