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Stainless Steel Fasteners

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Wed, 13/06/2012 - 12:00am

Stuart W.Thomson
Building Consultant

In the last year or so we have seen an increase in demand from BCAs for the use of stainless steel screws in Zincalume® roofs in severe environments.This is partly based on their interpretation of NZS 3604, which of course is...

Quality Of Imported Coil Coated Steel

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Tue, 12/06/2012 - 12:00am

Note: Dave Hall, Chairman, MRM Technical committee. Whilst the results from the samples tested showed that the best result was achieved by NZ made painted steel and the least durable was from an imported sample, we should not draw the conclusion that all NZ made products are better and all...

Fletcher Synergies At Work

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Tue, 12/06/2012 - 12:00am

The new Laminex building in Penrose is testament to what can be achieved when Fletcher companies work together. Work began in May 2010 and was completed in December 2010 in time for a fresh start to 2011 for Laminex staff.


Dimond supplied the Roofing and Cladding product for the...

Waitangi Gateway

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Thu, 17/05/2012 - 12:00am

“Staff at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds now have the space and facilities to welcome and engage with every visitor individually,” commented Waitangi National Trust...

Forgotten Lessons Of The Past

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Tue, 15/05/2012 - 12:00am

Following the Christchurch earthquakes, engineering experts have recommended replacing heavy tile roofs with lightweight metal roofing.Inspections revealed that extensive damage was caused to houses by chimneys falling...

Buckling Of Roof Flashings

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Wed, 17/08/2011 - 12:00am

BUCKLING OF ROOF FLASHINGS
Rod Newbold (Commercial Manager, Steel & Tubing Roofing Products),John Turner (Wood Technologist, SCION)

THE PROBLEM.
There has been a spate of compression buckling of transverse roof flashings, such as ridges, aprons, and apex...

Stockton Mine Coal Handling And Processing Plant

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Wed, 20/07/2011 - 12:00am

Mother Nature throws up plenty of issues on this project. Article supplied coutesy of Jenny Bain. Rooflink

Stockton Mine in Buller, New Zealand’s largest opencast coal mining operation, has been a site of coal extraction since the late 1870s. Located high on a plateau...

Putting It To The Test

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Mon, 18/07/2011 - 12:00am

Putting it to the test

Whilst most home owners have “blind faith” in their roofs staying put during storms there is considerable research and testing done by NZ manufacturers to ensure their products comply with local and off shore conditions. The MRM has invested in...

Sustainable Water

Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Tue, 12/07/2011 - 12:00am

There’s little doubt that water is one of the planet’s most valuable commodities and maintaining water supply will become even more important if predictions about the dire consequences of global warming become true.

If the planet is going to be subjected to the extremes of flooding and...

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