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Two New Additions to Laminex Compact Range

Two New Additions to Laminex Compact Range

Laminex has added two new additions to its Laminex Compact Range: Laminex Compact 6mm and Laminex Lab Grade Compact.

New Look for Marley RP80 80mm Downpipe

New Look for Marley RP80 80mm Downpipe

After 50 years of being the standard choice for residential applications, the Marley RP80 80mm Round Downpipe System has been upgraded.

Insulation with Higher R-values for Maximum Comfort

Insulation with Higher R-values for Maximum Comfort

The New Zealand Building Code's recommended R-value for insulation is one of the lowest in the world.  Bradford Insulation offers a high-performance insulation product designed to raise the standard.

QWICKBUILD: Prefabricated Deck Framing

QWICKBUILD: Prefabricated Deck Framing

QWICKBUILD by Outdure takes the time-old tradition of timber sub frame construction and brings it into the 21st century.

Solution for Reducing Cracking in Cement-Based Plasters

Solution for Reducing Cracking in Cement-Based Plasters

FLX provides a solution for the problem of cracking in cement-based plasters.

Canadian Countryside with Escea ST900 Flame

Canadian Countryside with Escea ST900 Flame

When Canadian resident Herman De Oliveria began searching for a fireplace that would complement the design aesthetic of his new home, his journey lead him halfway across the world to the Escea ST900.

Fire Ratings for Dulux Products

Fire Ratings for Dulux Products

Dulux understands that architects and designers often need to prove that the products they specify meet the mandatory provisions of the New Zealand Building Code fire safety clauses.

Viking Warm Roof Achieves Group 1S Fire Rating

Viking Warm Roof Achieves Group 1S Fire Rating

Last month, the Viking Warm Roof system – which features a polyisocyanurate insulated roof with Enviroclad membrane – achieved the highest fire rating, Group 1S.

Make a Small Space Bigger and Brighter with a FramelessGlass Cavity Slider

Make a Small Space Bigger and Brighter with a FramelessGlass Cavity Slider

Sometimes adjoining spaces need some separation, but a solid door can create a closed-in feel.  A translucent glass door can divide the space and provide ample privacy while letting in more natural light.

When is a Fire Not a Fire? When it's a Light

When is a Fire Not a Fire? When it's a Light

A fire in a home can provide much more than a source of heat and warmth – it can also be used as an ambient light feature.

Introducing MAXRaft Thermally Broken Slabs

Introducing MAXRaft Thermally Broken Slabs

MAXRaft is the only fully insulated and thermally broken slab on the market today.  The patented MAXRaft technology represents a new frontier in the drive towards warmer, drier, healthier homes.

Foamed Aluminium Makes a Bold Statement on Ceilings and Walls

Foamed Aluminium Makes a Bold Statement on Ceilings and Walls

Asona presents Alusion – a foamed aluminium material suitable for architectural wall and ceiling panels.

Create More Light without Increasing Energy Consumption

Create More Light without Increasing Energy Consumption

How do you increase the amount of light in a space without increasing energy consumption?  Potters offers a range of solutions.

One to Walk on with New Resene Walk-on

One to Walk on with New Resene Walk-on

Resene Walk-on is a new satin general purpose flooring and paving paint, based on tough acrylic resins to give maximum durability and abrasion resistance in a single pack finish.

The Home of Inspiration at Habitat by Resene

The Home of Inspiration at Habitat by Resene

The Habitat by Resene website is the largest collection of local home projects with details on their paintwork so you can see how each look has been created.

K-Moda: A Classic Toilet Partition System with Modern Design Features

K-Moda: A Classic Toilet Partition System with Modern Design Features

Kermac Industries' K-Moda System provided clean lines for a bathroom re-fit at the Millennium Centre in Auckland’s Greenlane.

Old World Charm and Modern Technology Come Together in Tapware

Old World Charm and Modern Technology Come Together in Tapware

Foreno Tapware offers a large range of period tapware for those wanting to stay true to the style of their bungalow or villa, whilst remaining up to date with modern tapware technologies, such as ceramic discs and warranties.

Introducing Urban: Italian Styled Tapware and Bathroom Fittings

Introducing Urban: Italian Styled Tapware and Bathroom Fittings

Bagno Design’s Urban collection offers a range of ultra-thin tapware for bathrooms and kitchens, in either chrome or brushed nickel finishes.

 Shuttle Entrance Mat Makes a Lasting First Impression at Globe Theatre

Shuttle Entrance Mat Makes a Lasting First Impression at Globe Theatre

Advance Floor's Shuttle Entrance Matting System protects and preserves the interior of Palmerston North's Globe Theatre.

It's a Puzzling World for Altherm

It's a Puzzling World for Altherm

A complex Altherm window facade is a key feature of the award winning Sculptillusion Gallery at Puzzling World in Wanaka. 

Shelter and Shade Without Compromising on Light

Shelter and Shade Without Compromising on Light

If loss of light is an issue when your opening roof is closed, the innovative design of the Louvretec 260 Translucent Opening Roof provides the perfect solution.

Using the Right Tiles to Improve Illumination

Using the Right Tiles to Improve Illumination

Specifying flooring and wall surfaces that reflect light can improve illumination in a room particularly if high gloss, three-dimensional tiles are chosen.

QuARTz by ACO Light Kits Bring Illumination to Bathroom Drainage

QuARTz by ACO Light Kits Bring Illumination to Bathroom Drainage

Quality shower head manufacturers have brought light to a water source, as QuARTz by ACO introduces light at the point of water exit.

Fletcher Building Companies Unite to Achieve Energy Efficient Lighting Solution

Fletcher Building Companies Unite to Achieve Energy Efficient Lighting Solution

As part of the Fletcher Building Group, Laminex is committed to improving energy efficiency and reducing C02 emissions by 10% by 2020.  

Let in the Light with Suntuf Industrial FR Polycarbonate Rooflights

Let in the Light with Suntuf Industrial FR Polycarbonate Rooflights

Suntuf Industrial FR Polycarbonate rooflights stand up to punishing exterior applications and offer multiple advantages over traditional fibreglass options.

James Hardie Secura Interior Flooring: A Stable Flooring Solution for Prefab Construction

James Hardie Secura Interior Flooring: A Stable Flooring Solution for Prefab Construction

Prefabricated construction offers numerous advantages but tight tolerances mean product choice is crucial.  On a project for Auckland University completed in 2011 James Hardie's Secura Interior Flooring was the right fit for the job.

Lighten Up a Space with Laminex Solid Surface

Lighten Up a Space with Laminex Solid Surface

The translucent properties of Laminex Solid Surface can be explored in a number of ways to create light and stunning visual effects.

Solar Photovoltaic Technology with SolarVolt

Solar Photovoltaic Technology with SolarVolt

Solar photovoltaics are the pinnacle of clean sustainable energy technologies and they are becoming a popular way to convert solar energy into electricity.

Redefine Environments with New Modular 3D Acoustic Tiles

Redefine Environments with New Modular 3D Acoustic Tiles

Dedicated to improving its premier range of interior acoustics, Autex is proud to announce the launch of the new Series 5 range of 3D Tile.

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