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Drainage in Outdoor Living Spaces

External areas can make a positive contribution to the available space and liveability of a project. This is evident across a wide variety of scenarios, from a small balcony in high or medium density dwellings to a spacious patio with a pool area in a high-end home or development. NZ architects show impressive ability to […]

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External areas can make a positive contribution to the available space and liveability of a project. This is evident across a wide variety of scenarios, from a small balcony in high or medium density dwellings to a spacious patio with a pool area in a high-end home or development. NZ architects show impressive ability to

Flat Roofs and Internal Gutters – Controlling and Removing Rainwater

Low-pitched roofs, also known as flat roofs, offer an excellent design solution for a range of challenges such as large buildings and projects with height limitations (where a pitched roof would exceed the consented allowance). Flat roofs are often considered easier and more economical to access and maintain. They can assist with achieving acceptable ceiling

Flat Roofs and Internal Gutters – Controlling and Removing Rainwater Read More »

Low-pitched roofs, also known as flat roofs, offer an excellent design solution for a range of challenges such as large buildings and projects with height limitations (where a pitched roof would exceed the consented allowance). Flat roofs are often considered easier and more economical to access and maintain. They can assist with achieving acceptable ceiling

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The Importance of Selecting NZ-Made

Selecting NZ made products provides a level of assurance that suppliers who use offshore production are unable to fulfil. Additionally, the economic benefits are retained in New Zealand and fed back into local communities. The core purpose of Passive Fire Protection (PFP) is to prevent loss of life and property by containing or minimising the

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Selecting NZ made products provides a level of assurance that suppliers who use offshore production are unable to fulfil. Additionally, the economic benefits are retained in New Zealand and fed back into local communities. The core purpose of Passive Fire Protection (PFP) is to prevent loss of life and property by containing or minimising the

Passive Fire Rating Floor Wastes

There is a wide range of floor waste designs on the market, each with features to suit different applications and installation methods. When selecting floor wastes in projects that require passive fire rating some consideration should be taken to the systems compatibility and the Passive Fire Protection (PFP) product selected. The penetration/core hole through the

Passive Fire Rating Floor Wastes Read More »

There is a wide range of floor waste designs on the market, each with features to suit different applications and installation methods. When selecting floor wastes in projects that require passive fire rating some consideration should be taken to the systems compatibility and the Passive Fire Protection (PFP) product selected. The penetration/core hole through the

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Achieving MoE Design Standards for Level Threshold

The Weathertightness Design Standards for School Buildings by the Ministry of Education (MoE) is a comprehensive guide aimed at architects and designers for creating educational facilities that are safe, healthy and durable with lifetime cost economics in mind. Within the document, the MoE advises on best practice for creating level threshold transitions to protect internal

Achieving MoE Design Standards for Level Threshold Read More »

The Weathertightness Design Standards for School Buildings by the Ministry of Education (MoE) is a comprehensive guide aimed at architects and designers for creating educational facilities that are safe, healthy and durable with lifetime cost economics in mind. Within the document, the MoE advises on best practice for creating level threshold transitions to protect internal

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Flexibility is Paramount

Drainage systems in kitchens or food and production facilities can be critical to their operation. These systems need to cater to the specific needs of each facility and install scenario, this will likely include hydraulic performance, load rating, slip resistance and ongoing cleaning / maintenance. Each commercial kitchen or production facility will have a unique

Flexibility is Paramount Read More »

Drainage systems in kitchens or food and production facilities can be critical to their operation. These systems need to cater to the specific needs of each facility and install scenario, this will likely include hydraulic performance, load rating, slip resistance and ongoing cleaning / maintenance. Each commercial kitchen or production facility will have a unique

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Deconstructing Passive Fire Protection Systems

The recent unfortunate events in Wellington, bring back into focus the elements involved in multi-storey buildings regarding fire safety, whether they are active or passive fire protection (PFP) systems within the building envelope. The building’s systems need to work hand in hand and function appropriately in the event of a fire-related emergency. Ultimately, the building

Deconstructing Passive Fire Protection Systems Read More »

The recent unfortunate events in Wellington, bring back into focus the elements involved in multi-storey buildings regarding fire safety, whether they are active or passive fire protection (PFP) systems within the building envelope. The building’s systems need to work hand in hand and function appropriately in the event of a fire-related emergency. Ultimately, the building

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Big Rain, Big Drain

2023 has started with two major weather events in the first two months. Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle recorded 300-400mm of rainfall and Auckland received over 45% of its annual rainfall in just the month of January. The release of the latest assessment report from The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) identifies a trend for these extreme weather events to intensify

Big Rain, Big Drain Read More »

2023 has started with two major weather events in the first two months. Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle recorded 300-400mm of rainfall and Auckland received over 45% of its annual rainfall in just the month of January. The release of the latest assessment report from The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) identifies a trend for these extreme weather events to intensify

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Integrating Roof and Balcony Drainage

A look at the various ways of approaching roof and balcony drainage on high density residential projects. There are various ways of approaching roof and balcony drainage when designing high-density residential projects. The process is the same for recessed or cantilevered balconies. Each balcony is required to have an outlet and an overflow. The outlet

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A look at the various ways of approaching roof and balcony drainage on high density residential projects. There are various ways of approaching roof and balcony drainage when designing high-density residential projects. The process is the same for recessed or cantilevered balconies. Each balcony is required to have an outlet and an overflow. The outlet

Industry Leading Roof & Balcony Drainage Systems

When selecting a drainage product for any membrane roof or balcony installation, you need to ensure that the product is fit for purpose. When specifying the best drain for any waterproofing membrane installation, correct product selection needs to consider the type of membrane, the location and detail of the install, the required flow rate and

Industry Leading Roof & Balcony Drainage Systems Read More »

When selecting a drainage product for any membrane roof or balcony installation, you need to ensure that the product is fit for purpose. When specifying the best drain for any waterproofing membrane installation, correct product selection needs to consider the type of membrane, the location and detail of the install, the required flow rate and

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