Resco Compact Laminate Spells Durability for Rugby Ground Restrooms

Project architect Mike Angelo of Peddlethorp Architects (Hamilton) explains there were multiple reasons he was firm in specifying Resco’s range of Multicom wall linings, Storm cubicles and bespoke use of Resco Compact Laminate for vanities, and men’s area Modesty Screens in the reconfigured public restroom areas under the 1950s-built stand.

"From years of experience, particularly with high use and abuse school settings, we knew that Resco’s products would be cost effective in delivering the quality and longevity expectations for this project,” says Mike. Early on he identified they were dealing with concrete block walls, some very tight spaces, and the requirement to provide facilities with maximum throughput, so Resco being Hamilton-based with a very helpful customer service reputation and ability to custom cut was key. “It gave us flexibility, and we knew that if there was an issue we could talk directly with Resco to problem-solve.”

This being a project undertaken during Covid restrictions, Mike also factored in the possibility of product supply problems. “We were able to secure the colour we wanted throughout, and we appreciate that Resco were happy to put all that we needed aside for us.”

The patron toilet area renovation, which was part of a bigger project strengthening the structural and fireproof integrity of the WEL stand, was completed in February this year. “It’s come up really well,” says Mike, “our client is happy and so are all the rugby fans who can now be accommodated at half-time!”

The anti-graffiti and anti-bacterial components within Resco Compact Laminate are an added factor in favour says Mike. Resco product specialist Clayton Smith explains: “An anti-graffiti formulation is part of the surface and all Resco panels contain Antibac, an innovative bacteria-repelling compound that kills 99 percent of bacteria within two hours of contact, for the lifetime of the panel. Use of Resco’s Compact Laminate products ensures that, by design and by material content, there are minimal dirt traps and surface cleaning times are reduced.”

Multicom Wall Lining

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Resco's Multicom wall panelling system is the smart solution for wet, damp or graffiti-prone high-use areas requiring superior levels of hygiene.

Suitable for interior use:

Wet or damp areas
Areas requiring high levels of hygiene, such as commercial kitchens
Changing rooms and high-use public areas
Vandalism prone sites — most graffiti can be easily removed
Available in Resco Antibac panels that kill bacteria for the lifetime of the panel

6mm pre-finished compact laminate panels are blind fixed with no need for a conventional impact-resistant backing sheet.

Large panel sheet size (2450mm x 1850mm) minimises the number of jointers

Multicom meets the following provisions of the NZBC:

Clause B2 Durability: The code requires 5 years — Resco compact laminate has a 10 year guarantee on the panel.
Clause C Fire Safety: Resco compact laminate has a group rating of 3 which meets the surface finish requirements for C/AS1 — C/AS7.
Clause E3 Internal Moisture: Surfaces of building elements likely to be splashed must be impervious and easily cleaned — Resco compact laminate meets these requirements.
Clause F2 Hazardous Building Materials: The Multicom Wall Panel System meets this requirement and will not present a health hazard to people.

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Storm

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The Storm range stands out with its bold lines and strong design.

Resco's partitions are used in communal toilet, shower or change room facilities to offer privacy.

The compact laminate panels that Resco uses are extremely versatile, allowing them to be installed in wet and high-abuse environments.

Ideal for for schools and public toilets.

Resco's Storm partitioning system meets the following provisions of the NZBC:

Clause B2 Durability: the code requires 5 years — Resco compact laminate has a 10 year guarantee on the panel.
Clause C Fire Safety: Resco compact laminate has a group rating of 3 which meets the surface finish requirements for C/AS1 — C/AS7.
Clause E3 Internal Moisture: surfaces of building elements likely to be splashed must be impervious and easily cleaned; Resco compact laminate meets these requirements.
Clause G1 Personal Hygiene: sanitary fixtures shall provide appropriate privacy, allow effective cleaning, avoid dirt or germs and facilitate sanitation; Resco cubicles are designed to meet these requirements.
Clause G1 AS1 Accessibility: personal hygiene facilities provided for people with disabilities shall be accessible; Resco cubicles are designed to meet these requirements.

Vanities for Toilet Partitions

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Resco Vanities are available in either an 'under bench' or the more popular 'semi recessed' option.

Resco’s vanities are used in communal toilet, shower or change room facilities and meet the building code. The Compact Laminate panels are extremely versatile, allowing systems to be installed in wet and high-abuse environments. These vanities can support high and low pressure water systems.

Resco's vanities meets the following provisions of the NZBC:

Clause B2 Durability: The code requires 5 years – Resco compact laminate has a 10 year guarantee on the panel.
Clause C Fire Safety: Resco compact laminate has a group rating of 3 which meets the surface finish requirements for C/AS1 - C/AS7.
Clause E3 Internal Moisture: Surfaces of building elements likely to be splashed must be Impervious and easily cleaned – Resco Compact laminate meets these requirements.
Clause G1 Personal Hygiene: Sanitary fixtures shall provide appropriate privacy, allow effective cleaning, avoid dirt or germs and facilitate sanitation – Resco cubicles are designed to meet these requirements.

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