November 2021
The Pressure is on for Construction to Go Green
The New Zealand Government’s goal to halve net greenhouse emissions by 2030 is a big call for the building and construction sector, requiring a significant 80 percent reduction in emissions in a new residential build to achieve those outcomes.
FEATURED PRODUCTS
Craftstone Real Stone Veneer
Stone has proven its durability over thousands of years of building. Now, discover how medium-weight Craftstone stone veneer allows stone cladding to be used in all kinds of building applications.
What Kind of Garage Door Should I Choose?
If you’re planning a new build or upgrading to a new garage door, you’ll find that your options have expanded considerably since the old days of choosing either roller or tilt! Discover all the options and latest trends with Garador.
The Resene Wallpaper Collection – New Releases, New Inspiration
Wallpaper is an instant way to add design, pattern and texture to your project. And whether your client leans towards maximalist or minimalist, learn how Resene can give you fresh ways to dress up walls.
CoverStyl’ Rolls in Stock Now!
Wood grain, marble, concrete, leather, soft touch and glitter styles, can all be achieved with CoverStyl’ Architectural Textured Self Adhesive. Learn how to transform almost any surface.
Introducing HYDRA Roof Underlay
Marshall Innovations works closely with architects and councils to provide systems and solutions that deliver a weather-tight building envelope. Learn about their latest product, HYDRA Roof Underlay.
Multi-Unit Residential: Inter-Tenancy Wall and Floor/Ceiling Systems and Their Junctions
Light-timber and steel-framed, multi-unit residential construction comes the challenge of inter-tenancy noise control, fire resistance and structural performance. Read our case study on these issues.
Introducing Voda Plumbingware’s STORM tapware range
Storm Tapware offers more than timeless ultra-sleek design, their Gooseneck Sink Mixer has been engineered with COLDStart technology, for reduced hot water consumption. Learn more about their full selection of bathroom and kitchen tapware.
E-mobility for the Masses with ABB Home EV Charging Solution
ABB’s Terra AC wall box, is one of the few EV chargers on the market with built-in DC leakage current detection. Discover how it meets surging demand for a quality, yet affordable connected charging solution for homes and businesses.
Ecoply – Durability, Strength and Design Flexibility
Manufactured from sustainably-grown plantation pine, Ecoply is New Zealand’s leading brand of structural plywood. See the whole range of Ecoply® performance-rated plywood products.
New Zealand-made Waterproofing Solutions from Ardex
Waterproofing without the use of hazardous organic solvents is a key issue for builders and specifiers. Find out how ARDEX New Zealand’s new water-based adhesive ARDEX WA 88 ticks all the boxes for a safe and easy installation.
Caroma Adds Colour to the Sink Mixer Category
Caroma’s new range of fashionable coloured sink mixers launching in November, provide exciting style and colour finishes as well as clever functional features.
CASE STUDIES
Case Study: A Study in Steel
When architect Eric Dally and wife Dawn designed their new home, they couldn’t go past the clean lines and economy of Steel & Tube Plumbdek in COLORSTEEL ENDURA FlaxPod for the roof.
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