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News and updates on New Zealand architectural products.

February 2023

Entries Now Open for the 37th Dulux Colour Awards

The Dulux Colour Awards is New Zealand and Australia's premier showcase of inspirational colour application in interior and exterior residential, public and commercial spaces.

How Eurothane PIR Insulation Supports Meeting H1 Insulation Standards

How Eurothane PIR Insulation Supports Meeting H1 Insulation Standards

Eurothane PIR boards are available in thicknesses from 25mm up to 150mm thick. The 150mm has an R value of 6.8 which meets the new minimum roof R value for all climate zones.

Thermal Mass of Tile an Important Part of Build Calculations

Thermal Mass of Tile an Important Part of Build Calculations

The natural thermal mass of porcelain tile can contribute to high-performing floors compliant with the new H1 requirements. 

The Role of Material Choice in Handrail and Balustrade Design: A Specifier's Guide

The Role of Material Choice in Handrail and Balustrade Design: A Specifier's Guide

Learn about the factors you need to consider when selecting materials for handrails and balustrades, in this guide.

Energy Efficiency and Ventilated Facades

Energy Efficiency and Ventilated Facades

Ventilated facades, such as Equitone, can contribute towards improved energy efficiency by creating a cavity from the building wall and the back of cladding to assist in the control of internal and external moisture.

Achieve Unbroken Insulation Performance with XTHERM GOLD Outsulation

Achieve Unbroken Insulation Performance with XTHERM GOLD Outsulation

Reduce costs, and improve thermal performance with Resene Construction Systems' latest innovation. 

I-Built 15C Glulam Beam Offers Proven Performance

I-Built 15C Glulam Beam Offers Proven Performance

IBuilt’s 15C Glulam beam from Hyne timber is a high strength timber beam that can be used for a variety of structural applications that include floor and roof beams, lintels and portals.

Meet H1 Requirements While Keeping Wall Thicknesses Down

Meet H1 Requirements While Keeping Wall Thicknesses Down

Kooltherm is ideal for use as a continuous insulation, either internally or externally, to mitigate thermal bridging without drastic changes to wall thicknesses.

Titen HD Screw Bolt Approved for MAXRaft Insulated Slab Design

Titen HD Screw Bolt Approved for MAXRaft Insulated Slab Design

The building industry is coming up with energy-efficient solutions that will help companies reduce energy use and meet their carbon reduction goals. Certainly, the insulated foundation design is one of them.

Look No Further: WarmSpan² Exceeds H1 Commercial Requirements

Look No Further: WarmSpan² Exceeds H1 Commercial Requirements

Viking's newly developed warm roof system exceeds new H1 requirements for commercial construction.

Lowering the Pressure of H1 Energy Efficiency Changes with Ventüer Ventilation Louvres

Lowering the Pressure of H1 Energy Efficiency Changes with Ventüer Ventilation Louvres

Ventüer ventilation louvres make it easy to comply with the efficiency thresholds in the new H1 requirements, providing reassurance needed in an area that’s often misunderstood and where mistakes can be costly.

Cold Roof Ventilation: Meet H1 Requirements with DriSpace H1 Systems

Cold Roof Ventilation: Meet H1 Requirements with DriSpace H1 Systems

DriSpace has created system solutions that make meeting H1 Code requirements easy. 

New Fully Engineered Warm Roof Solution Meets Updated H1 Requirements

New Fully Engineered Warm Roof Solution Meets Updated H1 Requirements

Viking Roofspec offers the market a fully compliant, engineered warm roof solution, tested, and accredited by certified engineers, Holmes Solutions NZ.

Lossnay Mechanical Ventilation Exceeds H1 Compliance

Lossnay Mechanical Ventilation Exceeds H1 Compliance

Mitsubishi Electric Lossnay Fresh Air Energy Recovery Systems provide commercial buildings with quiet, reliable fresh air treatment that exceeds the new H1/VM3 requirements.

H1 Window Changes and Glass Types Available in New Zealand

H1 Window Changes and Glass Types Available in New Zealand

Viridian offers two innovative products to help you comply with the H1 Window changes — LightBridge1.1 and Performatech. 

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