Planning for wet areas early can help avoid costly compromises later. By considering the floor system upfront, designers can simplify service installation, reduce on-site modifications and support more efficient construction.

Key considerations when waterproofing beneath tiles, sheet vinyl, LVT and timber flooring.

The complete ARDEX Solution was required to protect the apartments, high-traffic clubhouse and pool house at Auckland's premium 8-hectare retirement development.

This Tauranga renovation integrated concealed Mitsubishi Electric ventilation with custom grilles for seamless bathroom moisture control.

Designing wet spaces demands a careful balance. Products need to perform, look good and, above all, keep people safe. It's a trifecta Vynco prides itself on delivering, backed by a full suite of heating, ventilation and electrical solutions.

Get the substrate, drainage and joins right and a commercial wetroom performs for decades — here's how a full-system approach removes the risk.

Explore how the right safety flooring can help create wet areas that prioritise slip resistance, hygiene, moisture management and long-term performance.

A high-performing wet area is not achieved through waterproofing alone. It requires consideration of the complete system, including drainage, waterproofing interfaces, floor transitions and how water is managed during both everyday use and unexpected events.

Dumawall provides an impervious, grout-free wall lining for bathrooms, showers, laundries and other interior wet areas, supported by clear waterproofing requirements, practical detailing and technical guidance to help architects and builders achieve durable, easy-care results.

Acoustics and waterproofing don’t always play nicely together. SoundDown Endurabase brings them together in one coordinated flooring system.

Using a system approach to meet acceptable solutions, and plumbing standards will ensure a durable install.

Designing a durable, luxurious tiled shower requires more than just careful tile selection; it demands an uncompromising approach to moisture management. Specifying the right products from the outset can simplify construction while enhancing the finished result.

Independent Building Supplies (IBS) has introduced IBS FutureFloor, a moisture-resistant flooring panel designed specifically for the New Zealand market.

Forté is the first and only timber flooring supplier in New Zealand with CodeMark certification across its full wood flooring range, giving architects a tested, membrane-free pathway to E3 compliance in wet areas.

By running continuously and boosting automatically as humidity rises, the Vent-Axia dMEV C helps reduce one of the biggest variables in bathroom extraction: occupant behaviour.

Combining natural daylight and mechanical ventilation in a single ceiling system helps architects create brighter bathrooms while supporting effective moisture management, cleaner ceiling design and improved occupant comfort.

Indoor swimming pools and aquatic facilities create one of the most demanding moisture environments a building envelope can face. While managing bulk water is important, a significant challenge comes from water vapour generated within the building itself.