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Case Studies

How other designers are using architectural products around New Zealand.

September 2019

Corrugate Roofing Tops Boatshed-Inspired Home

This Russell home was designed to sit comfortably alongside surrounding character cottages, with a combination of weatherboard, ply and batten cladding, and corrugate roofing from Dimond Roofing. 

St Albans Cottage Restoration Features Clever Rainwater Collection

St Albans Cottage Restoration Features Clever Rainwater Collection

With this classic St Alban's villa already sporting Marley Classic spouting and RP80 downpipes, the homeowners turned to Marley for an extra addition — a Marley Twist compact rainwater diverter.

Tiny Home, Enormous Possibilities

Tiny Home, Enormous Possibilities

A 22m² apartment with a range of clever storage solutions from Blum shows how modern life is still possible in small spaces. 

Woven Cladding Design Creates Unique Exterior

Woven Cladding Design Creates Unique Exterior

This cladding design met the brief of "anything but boring" with punched aluminium cladding strips creating an eye-catching woven effect. 

Fruitful Flooring Solutions for Zespri Global HQ

Fruitful Flooring Solutions for Zespri Global HQ

Zespri’s new head office in Mount Maunganui reflects the company’s status as the world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit.

GIB Weatherline Gets Thumbs-Up from Down South

GIB Weatherline Gets Thumbs-Up from Down South

Winstone Wallboards’ recently launched GIB Weatherline Rigid Air Barrier has just been installed on its first South Island home — and it has received rave reviews.

Hettich Creates Inspiration at Interzum

Hettich Creates Inspiration at Interzum

At this year's interzum, Hettich presented exciting product solutions covering all aspects of what furniture buyers want: to maximise style, comfort and storage.

Lightweight Concrete Facade System Brings Smooth Finish to Stunning Home

Lightweight Concrete Facade System Brings Smooth Finish to Stunning Home

The Integra lightweight concrete facade system was installed for this stunning Christchurch home by O'Neil Architecture.

Futurewood Exceeds Expectations in Deck Renovation

Futurewood Exceeds Expectations in Deck Renovation

Both builder and client were pleased with the look, speed of installation and durability of the Futurewood decking which comes with a 15-year 100% replacement warranty. 

Provista Tudor Balustrade for New Housing NZ Development

Provista Tudor Balustrade for New Housing NZ Development

Provista has installed aluminium vertical baluster-style balustrades to the decks of 16 new Housing NZ apartments in a three-block development in New Windsor, Auckland.

Pre-applied Building Underlay Protects CLT Panels from Moisture

Pre-applied Building Underlay Protects CLT Panels from Moisture

EXTASANA ADHERO self adhesive underlay keeps Housing NZ projects nice and dry from the start.

Simplifying Fire and Acoustic Systems in Residential Construction

Simplifying Fire and Acoustic Systems in Residential Construction

Growth in high density living brings added complexity in design and construction, especially when navigating the NZBC’s fire code requirements.

UNI Flexible Air Barrier Used in Striking New Whatawhata Build

UNI Flexible Air Barrier Used in Striking New Whatawhata Build

UNI offers temporary weather protection for up to 90 days — a feature which prevented weather delays and enabled builders to start on interior works before exterior cladding was installed.

Lime Wash Finish Showcased in Scandinavian-Inspired Home

Lime Wash Finish Showcased in Scandinavian-Inspired Home

When refurbishing the second lounge of her home, Interior Stylist Michelle Halford chose a textural lime wash finish to create a contemporary Scandinavian look.

Sustainable Pre-finished Ply Used to Create Innovative Children’s Furniture

Sustainable Pre-finished Ply Used to Create Innovative Children’s Furniture

Starex uses Plytech’s Eurolite HPL, Futura HPL and Spectrum Eco ply to create sustainable, durable and aesthetically beautiful play spaces for early childhood centres.

Robust Modular Ceiling Panels Increase Building Efficiency

Robust Modular Ceiling Panels Increase Building Efficiency

At 25mm thick and supplied in extra-large sheets, MetraCeilings are not only fast to install, but also offer the benefit of a rated work platform.

High-Performance Warm Roof System Specified for Combined High School Campus

High-Performance Warm Roof System Specified for Combined High School Campus

In addition to low maintenance, thermal performance and weathertightness, the Rooflogic Ultratherm MSR system enabled early close-in — a key advantage for the tight construction timetable of Shirley Boys and Avonside Girls Colleges.

Lightweight Composite Concrete Stairs Reduce Weight for Quad 7

Lightweight Composite Concrete Stairs Reduce Weight for Quad 7

The Flexus Stair system was used for four external fire escape stair towers at Quad 7, effectively reducing weight while providing safe egress for building users.

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