Time overruns are one of the biggest contributors to construction cost blowouts. By installing Masons UNI Flexible Air Barrier System, builders can keep working even when cladding is delayed. Providing at least 90 days (UNI PLUS) and up to 150 days (UNI PRO) of UV and rain protection for unclad framing, UNI allows teams to continue interior work — saving valuable time and reducing downtime on site.
Unlike standard building paper, UNI is a heavy-duty, vapour-permeable wall underlay that forms a second line of defence. It allows moisture vapour to pass out of the building envelope while keeping water out — protecting the framing for the life of the building. UNI PLUS is fire-retardant under New Zealand standards.
The UNI system is UNI PLUS or PRO Flexible Air Barrier installed as per Codemark using Masons UNI Fasteners, Masons 40 Below Flashing Tapes and P Seals for penetrations.
With Masons UNI Flexible Air Barrier Systems, delays are minimised. Interior trades can begin work immediately, without waiting for cladding, enabling faster, more efficient builds that keep projects on schedule.
Masons UNI Flexible Air Barrier System is quick and easy to install with many resources to assist first time users.
Ceta Homes — Keeping Large Projects on Schedule
For Ceta Homes, building 50 units in the Mana Moana Landings development in Māngere, Auckland, using Masons UNI PLUS has helped keep their project on track.
“Our builders look for efficiency in meeting key milestones to maximise their productivity and profit,” says Ceta’s Project Manager, David Hall. “Once they have the UNI PLUS wrap installed, they can jump inside and carry on working. Because we work to tight timeframes, being able to do GIB fixing and other interior work while contractors are still working outside is fantastic. We’re probably saving around a month of construction time on each project.”
With cladding often taking up to six weeks to be fixed, the 90-day UV and weather protection of UNI PLUS has proven to be a genuine time-saver across multiple Ceta developments.
That flexibility delivers measurable financial benefits. “I think it definitely improves our cash flow,” Vaid adds. “If it previously took eight months for a project and now it takes seven, that means I can take on more work each year.”
Masons UNI Flexible Air Barrier System offers time savings, durability, and long-term protection — helping builders stay productive and profitable on every project.
Learn more at: https://mpb.co.nz/products/uni-system