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May 2007
May marks two great milestones for eboss:
1. We launched our new website based on your feedback
2. We’ve reached 4000 registered users.
The new website incorporates the features you told us you’d like to
see.
Now when you visit eboss you’ll enjoy the ease of our automatic login
designed to give you quicker access to the information you need. Based on your feedback
we’ve introduced ‘practice focus’ featuring a range of articles on
areas of importance for your professional practice. This month we
focus on technology; in particular BIM (Building Information Modelling). Check out ‘My Library’ –
you can now create your own personal library of the products you use
frequently.
Next month will be a little different. We’re introducing two separate
issues of ebossNOW, one focusing on Interior news the other on
Enclosure & Structural products. Use
MY ACCOUNT to select which you would prefer, or do nothing
to receive both.
In June we’ll also include a special BuildNZ edition, giving you an
exclusive preview of the great new products & technology that will be
on display. Whether you’re going to BuildNZ or not, ebossNOW will
deliver the overview of the industries leading suppliers, straight to
your inbox.
Pilkington (New Zealand) Limited produces safety glass,
specialised products for refrigerated cabinets, curved glass and
decorative glass. As well as offering a complete commercial
glazing service, Pilkington specialise in frameless glass
assemblies such as structural glass walls, glass entries,
balustrades and shower enclosures.
Your gateway to the world
of architectural hardware and furniture fittings,
Häfele is one of the leading international companies for
architectural hardware, electronic locking systems, furniture and
technical hardware.
Warmup Heating Systems NZ
Ltd are specialists in all forms of radiant heating including
undertile, undercarpet, inslab, indoor and outdoor heaters,
overhead heaters etc.
High Performance Window
Films is New Zealand’s largest network of commercial window film
specialists.
What’s New @ eboss
Dimond has the Vector Arena covered
The Vector Arena in Downtown Auckland
features the newest member of the Dimondek family, Dimondek 630 the only product in New Zealand that met the architect's specific requirements.
Dimondek 630 is a revolutionary concealed fixed profile that can
be manufactured on site in lengths up to 100 metres. This allows
freedom of design not previously possible, such as gutter to
gutter sheets in a continuous draped curve.
Resene Releases Textures & Specialist Effects Range
Resene’s new Textures & Specialist Effects Range
showcases a selection of Resene finishes and includes everything
from Resene metallics and Resene AquaShield through to textures
such as Resene Plastercote and Resene Resitex.
New powder coat colour charts for
Altherm, First and Vantage aluminium windows and doors have been
released by Architectural Profiles Ltd (APL).
Based on Dulux powder coatings, the booklets include new colours
on offer as well as RGB values for each colour for those working
in a CAD or graphics environment.
Light reflectance values are also included for each colour, a
relevant consideration in some areas where territorial local
authorities are applying maximum light reflectance levels in
environmentally sensitive locations.
Colours and patterns hot up in this season’s
exciting new palettes from Dulux. Mixing styles and textures to
ensure an individual touch to your home, or place of business is
the key to creating some of the hottest looks for 2007-2008.
Dulux have again taken key influences from design houses in Europe
to present colour palettes that will delight and surprise in this
year’s colour forecast. The Dulux Colour Gallery showcases a
number of inspirational palettes reflecting trends from around the
globe. Rich tones blend with soft hues, or striking metallics with
glossy whites, to provide an eclectic mix now seen as the norm in
design.
It’s well known that a
warm home is indeed a comfortable and healthy home. With the
colder weather comes an increased realisation of how a cold floor
surface can affect the overall warmth of a home. To counteract
this problem in existing as well as new homes Pink® Batts®
Barriers® has developed Warmfoot®.
Warmfoot® is a perforated foil for underfloor insulation; it is
designed to be used in suspended timber floor construction and
provides the following benefits:
Superior insulation. If installed
inline with manufacturers instruction (included in each pack)
an R –Value of 2.5 can be achieved.
Easy to install. Pre-cut to handy
1350mm x 500mm sheets.
Can be fitted to new and existing
homes
Cost effective.
Low volume packaging ensures the
product is easy to transport and handle.
Provides an attractive finish.
Warmfoot® means warm feet.
Select Residential within our
Technical Manual for more
information
InSinkErator® introduces the Trash Compactor
An InSinkErator® Trash compactor
reduces the volume of packaging waste to a quarter of its original
size.
Packaging waste such as cans and bottles can take up a lot of
space both inside and outside the home. The compactor takes care
of this problem by simply compressing packaging waste to around a
quarter of its original volume into an easy-to-handle bag which,
when full, can be conveniently taken outside. The compactor can be
used “free standing” or in fitted kitchen where it fits
comfortably under a regular work surface. It only requires a 400mm
opening, and therefore takes up little space. The drawer can also
take a matching décor or facia panel from the kitchen. For further
information select Trash Compactors within our
Technical Manual
Painting the town greener with Resene PaintWise
Resene is painting the town greener
with the Resene PaintWise paint and paint packaging recovery
programme, the first comprehensive New Zealand product stewardship
programme for home decorators.
As an extension of the company’s commitment to the development of
environmentally friendlier products and practices, Resene
encourages paint users to minimise the effects of their decorating
on the environment to bring in unwanted paint and paint packaging,
any brand, to one of the Resene ColorShops designated PaintWise
Collection centres. A PaintWise mobile truck service then visits
the store and processes the materials received before returning to
its depot. Good quality paint is then provided free to community
groups. Waterborne paint is used for other applications such as
covering graffiti, solventborne paint goes through a solvent
recovery programme and metal packaging is recycled.
Rockcote systems’ recently introduced the Milano
range of interior finishes to New Zealand, designed and made in
Italy, using premium Italian marble and lime. A recently completed
interior fireplace in KeriKeri, Northland used Rockcote’s 'Milano'
Italian interior plaster finish.
The Milano MarbleStone was precoloured with Resene’s half Masala
and applied by hand over a prepared level 4 gib board surface. The
visual effect of this type of plaster finish is astounding. The
highly polished, patinaed surface is as smooth as glass. The final
wax finish provides an easy to clean, and stain resistance not
available with conventional interior plaster finishes.
The Rockcote Milano MarbleStone System incorporates the latest
technology providing a low maintenance, versatile finish which
will enhance the interior of any project.
Update on Nu-Wall BRANZ Appraisals
BRANZ has allocated
Appraisal no. 550 to Nu-Wall, relating to horizontal installation
of Nu-Wall cladding over a drained and vented cavity. This
Appraisal covers use of the product within the full scope of the
Weather-tightness Risk Factors defined in Section 3.0 of Clause
E2/AS1 of the New Zealand Building Code.
Additional Appraisals will be issued subsequently; these relate to
direct-fixing of the cladding in both horizontal and vertical
orientations. The extruded aluminium sections are extremely
durable and the finishes applied, ensure the product will remain
attractive for years, even in coastal situations. If you’re
looking to design for a weather-tight future – specify Nu-Wall.
APL Update on NZIA Graduate Development Programme
The NZIA Graduate
Programme assists Architecture graduates on their path to becoming
a registered Architect. APL is the national sponsor of the
programme, which features a regular series of development seminars
throughout the country. APL decided to add a little excitement to
the start of this year’s seminar series by offering prizes to the
first round attendees. Thanks to all those who took part in an
eboss-hosted ‘Lucky Draw’ for two iPod Shuffles and 1Gb Flash
Drives.
The winners, who were drawn randomly, were;
iPods
Christine Lin from Pacific Environments - Auckland
Nyree Tolerton from Assembly Architecture - Wellington
Flash Drives
Bo Hermans from Leuschke Khan Architects - Auckland
Michael Fay from Mason & Wales Architects – Dunedin
New Additions
Studio Italia is proud to exclusively represent leading Italian design brands offering the best in quality furniture, wardrobes and kitchens ....
Mesh Industries Group are industry leaders for specialist wire mesh products for pest control, conservation, security and architectural applications.
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Metalier is an international leader in cold-spray metal coatings and finishings that can be sprayed onto almost any surface, be it timber, MDF, concrete, ceramics, fibreglass or even other metals.....
Innovative Interiors is a specialist wardrobe and storage design company who offer a full design, manufacture, and installation service for all your storage requirements...
Paul Industries have been providing quality building products to New Zealand and Australasia for over 35 years, with a range that includes Roof and Plaster Mesh, Safety Netting, Building Papers, Damp Proof Membranes and Insulation ...
Caroma continually provides a comprehensive range of stylish bathroom products. Their new manual with all updated technical specifications can be viewed here...
Paterson Trading Co Ltd is a leading NZ importer of GROHE, - quality European tapware, showers, baths & plumbing accessories...
Décortech is a market leader in decorative and acoustic wood panelling for walls and ceilings, offering fully customised solutions to individual designs. Décortech panels will enhance any project, introducing warmth and elegance...
Masons Plastabrick manufactures plaster for all types of substrates e.g. brick, polystyrene, cement sheet, masonry villas, air-rated concrete & lightweight concrete, and more
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Ravenscroft Ltd are specialist engineers in the supply and application of heating, ventilating, building services plant and equipment.
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Solatube Daylighting Systems use high-performance advanced optics to significantly improve the way daylight is harnessed.
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COLORSTEEL® prepainted steel products are used extensively in building applications
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ZINCALUME® zinc/aluminium alloy coated steel has been formulated to give a significantly longer service life
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Axxis® Steel for Framing is a brand of galvanised, high-tensile steel supplied by New Zealand Steel
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Distributed by VENTO Australasia. Vento is the supplier of architecturally designed natural ventilation, natural day lighting and automated window units.
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Jenkin® Timber are manufacturers of quality wooden wall cladding products. They stock weatherboard, fascia, facing and D4S, exterior mouldings
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