Mitigating the risk of over-hydration is key to the success of a bentonite membrane — especially in wet conditions. 

It’s fast, cost-effective, sustainable and beautiful... so where are all the timber buildings? 

The best way to prevent roof leaks in the wetter seasons is to be proactive with roof maintenance in the months before the winter period.

Designers, project managers, installers and building consent officials exercising duty of care responsibilities would positively contribute to raising the bar on all passive fire protection installations in NZ.

How do I get my design to meet expectations of comfort?

Fashions have changed and paint technology has improved; flat/matt sheen level paints are now being confidently used throughout homes, including in bathrooms and kitchens.

Getting layering right in New Zealand buildings for summer and winter.

The perceptions of project managers, quantity surveyors and passive fire installers when it comes to planning for fire stopping.

A dwelling should be considered as an integrated set of systems rather than a set of separate components.

One of the more significant developments in low slope commercial roofing in the New Zealand market in recent years has been the rise of ‘cool roofs’. Relatively new in our country, the choice to adopt lighter coloured roofing membranes is becoming more popular.