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Seismic Performance

Looking at products and systems that help specifiers meet NZ's stringent seismic performance standards

September 2013

Interlock COBALT DA and COBALT SA: The New Electronic Side Load Lock Solution

Designed to secure commercial and residential doors, the revolutionary Interlock COBALT by ASSA ABLOY overcomes the two biggest challenges currently faced in concealed electric locking; the ability to pull in a misaligned door and the ability to release under excessive side-load pressure when requested.

Seismically Rated Suspended Ceilings by Ecoplus Systems : Light in Weight  Heavy in Benefits

Seismically Rated Suspended Ceilings by Ecoplus Systems : Light in Weight Heavy in Benefits

Acoustic Plus lightweight soft-fibre ceiling tiles by Ecoplus Systems offer an ideal solution in earthquake zones.

New Lightweight Cladding System from Laminex New Zealand

New Lightweight Cladding System from Laminex New Zealand

The benefits of using lightweight cladding materials in seismic regions are obvious. Combine this knowledge with a system that has been designed in New Zealand to allow seismic movement, you have a unique solution for commercial facades.

Resene's X-200 a Popular Choice in Earthquake Prone Regions

Resene's X-200 a Popular Choice in Earthquake Prone Regions

Whether its repainting earthquake damaged buildings or applying paint systems to new buildings in earthquake prone areas, Resene has a range of paint and coating systems to suit.

Warmer and Smarter Homes with Style and Affordability

Warmer and Smarter Homes with Style and Affordability

Discover an architecturally designed home that is about building better and being affordable.

Palliside Cladding Comes Out on Top in Real Life Seismic Situation

Palliside Cladding Comes Out on Top in Real Life Seismic Situation

Industry testing is crucial for assessing the performance of architectural products but nothing provides assurance like a real life test.

The New and Improved Armstrong Seismic Design Guide

The New and Improved Armstrong Seismic Design Guide

Forman Building Systems introduces the new and improved Armstrong Seismic Design Guide.

Nu-Wall Cladding:  Proven Serviceability During Seismic Activity

Nu-Wall Cladding: Proven Serviceability During Seismic Activity

Nu-Wall has been tested by BRANZ under conditions of simulated seismic activity.

Proven Seismic Performance a Key Element of GRC Façades

Proven Seismic Performance a Key Element of GRC Façades

GRC (Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete) is an internationally proven product for building facades with seismic considerations.

Seismic Compliance and Non-Structural Elements (NSE)

Seismic Compliance and Non-Structural Elements (NSE)

Given the position of suspended ceilings (above our heads), it is imperative they are designed to resist the seismic forces of a building and must be installed correctly to ensure both the safety of the occupants and minimise repair post earthquake.

The Ultimate Brick Tie: Strength and Durability in Seismic Conditions

The Ultimate Brick Tie: Strength and Durability in Seismic Conditions

Over the past 30 years, Manufacturing Suppliers Limited (MSL) has been at the forefront of supplying steel hardware to the building, construction and engineering sectors throughout New Zealand.

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