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Pre-Cladding Solutions

The products we rely on to protect the building enclosure from the elements, both during and after the build.

August 2023

GIB Weatherline: The Purple Plasterboard Wrapping Its Way Around Kiwi Building Sites

Used as part of the wider GIB Weatherline Rigid Air Barrier system, GIB Weatherline functions as an air barrier and a secondary line of defence against water penetration into a building’s interior.

Marshall Innovations Weatherization System Simplifies the Design Process

Marshall Innovations Weatherization System Simplifies the Design Process

The Marshall Weatherization System provides a complete weatherproof construction envelope, delivered by a single supplier.

Maximise Protection from the Elements with Ecoply Barrier

Maximise Protection from the Elements with Ecoply Barrier

This rigid air barrier system replaces traditional building wrap in the cavity and provides a strong secondary line of defence against moisture penetration including a level of inherent bracing capacity.

Extra High Wind Zone Calls for Masons’ Rigid Air Barrier

Extra High Wind Zone Calls for Masons’ Rigid Air Barrier

Recladding this Tauranga house set in an extra-high wind zone posed a particular set of challenges. Masons’ Barricade Weather Defense System met them with ease.

Protect Buildings with Kingspan Thermakraft's BRANZ Appraised One Wrap System

Protect Buildings with Kingspan Thermakraft's BRANZ Appraised One Wrap System

This tested and BRANZ appraised pre-cladding system is designed to provide a secondary defence against water penetration.

Self-Adhered Underlays and Why You Must Consider their Vapour Permeability

Self-Adhered Underlays and Why You Must Consider their Vapour Permeability

Effective air barriers when used on the exterior of a building have been proven to reduce energy losses associated with heating and cooling a building, by as much as 70%.

Elemental Resistance For Up to Six Months

Elemental Resistance For Up to Six Months

The Cemintel Rigid Air Barrier protects against wind and rain, allowing work inside the building prior to cladding installation for up to six months from installation.

Enhanced Cavity Closer Innovation

Enhanced Cavity Closer Innovation

The best cavity closer is the one you don't notice.

Build Stronger with ETERPAN Non Combustible Rigid Wall Underlay

Build Stronger with ETERPAN Non Combustible Rigid Wall Underlay

Made with flow-on technology for improved durability, ETERPAN Medium Density Fibre Cement Board for Rigid Wall Underlay is a smart choice for protecting your build from the elements.

Enhance Thermal Performance with the Thermal Isolator Clip

Enhance Thermal Performance with the Thermal Isolator Clip

Use of the Thermal Isolator Clip ensures a true thermal break between cladding and structure ensuring the dew point of the wall system stays outside of the air-water barrier.

Renovating the EnerPHit Way in the ‘Winterless’ North

Renovating the EnerPHit Way in the ‘Winterless’ North

To bring this timber framed house up to the EnerPHit standard (without reducing the internal space) the framing was overlaid with an additional layer of insulation from the outside.

Related feature topics:

Meeting Council Demands

Products that go the extra mile to help specifiers meet council requirements.

RABs and Wraps

Materials that protect the building enclosure from the elements during and after the build, providing a healthy and weathertight environment for the occupants.

Tanking

Solutions to common waterproofing problems and the best ways of tanking below grade areas.

Waterproofing

Products and systems designed to ensure compliant external and internal waterproofing of buildings.

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