Outright NZ

High-performance façade design requires confidence it will continue to perform through changing weather conditions, building movement and evolving compliance requirements. The Pro Clima FORTEX MELIOR system provides architects with a robust pre-cladding solution, independently tested to AS/NZS 4284 at the pre-cladding stage, allowing greater flexibility when selecting external cladding finishes. At the heart of the system is ROCKWOOL Rainscreen, a non-combustible rigid stone wool insulation...

In many buildings, particularly those built with a single-skin masonry wall, it is common to add a steel stud frame on the interior, place fibrous insulation in the cavity, and finish the wall with plasterboard. This approach is appealing because it is inexpensive and easy to install. This build-up carries a significant and often overlooked risk, however. Because the insulation sits on the inside, the masonry remains close to the outside temperature, even when the interior is heated. The...

Changes to the NZBC’s H1 standard were announced in November late last year. The changes were brought about by MBIE in an effort to create warmer, more energy-efficient buildings throughout New Zealand. ​ With significant changes to R-values in each climate zone, there will be a substantial increase in the amount of insulation required for each project. We would like to help the industry understand how they can meet the new H1 requirements, in particular relating to roof insulation. What Is...