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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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Mitigating risk is important when considering what components will be installed in your shower or wet room. A lot of home owners have experienced leaks in a tiled area and the associated repairs and removal of mouldy or rotten framing, carpet and the like. This is one of the reasons for the popularity of Allproof’s …
When considering a shower area in a room, there are factors of the build that need to be considered. These considerations will affect the selection of the outlet, location of the channel drain and also if a shower tray under the tiles would be a prudent choice to guarantee the longevity of the install. The …
Level threshold on the face of things sounds simple: a level entry where the external surface is the same height as the internal surface. However, when studying the New Zealand Building Code, specifically E2/AS1 External Moisture 7.3 level threshold, it becomes apparent there are some complex details if the external surface is created with a …
Drainage systems designed and tailored to provide hygienic solutions for facilities that care for New Zealand’s most vulnerable. According to Stats NZ, building consents issued in the preceding 12 months to May 2021 for hospitals and nursing homes increased in value by 44.5% to $711 million (an increase of $219M NZD). Educational facilities increased by …
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