Tag Archives: earthquake
Ulltraclad Seismic testing with BRANZ
Ulltraclad is not susceptible to rust, rot, high maintenance and performs well in an earthquake situation.
University Tests Seismic Performance Of Brick Veneer On Steel Framing
Brick veneer with steel framing and brick ties exceed the required New Zealand Building Standards, including earthquake areas.
Laminate Flooring Ideal for Christchurch Container Shops
The innovative “container shops” used to bring life back to the Cashel Street area in the Christchurch CBD, are already giving the people of Christchurch a positive feeling of hope… Read more
Lightweight Roofing – Better Quake Resistance
When building, use ‘earthquake friendly’ materials like piled or waffle-slab foundations, timber (or light steel frame) walls and lightweight roofs. Remove heavy roofs like concrete tiles and replace them with… Read more
Forty Years of Seismic-Rated Suspended Ceilings
Suspended ceilings, if not installed with seismic-rated products, can pose significant risks in the event of an earthquake. They are prevalent throughout commercial buildings and, by their very nature, are… Read more
Weatherproof and Waterproof with Resene X-200
Looking for a resilient exterior coating for concrete that is highly water resistant, possesses excellent adhesion and stretch characteristics and looks as good as it performs? Then choose Resene X-200… Read more
Taking the Elephants off New Zealand’s Roofs
Since the earthquakes began in the Canterbury region, reports have been done on the effects of seismic activity on roofing. The findings of these reports support a change in the… Read more
Unreinforced Masonry Seismic Retrofit
In Canterbury, the damage to unreinforced masonry structures (URM), including older brick chimneys from the ferocity of the February earthquake and subsequent aftershocks, has resulted in a substantial amount of… Read more
Rebuilding Christchurch with Lifetime Design Principles
Hundreds of Christchurch residents urgently need new homes following the city’s devastating earthquake in February. As planning gets underway for one of the most ambitious re-development projects this country has… Read more
Central Heating – Hot Water & Heating Solutions for Temporary Housing
LPG Combi Boiler and Radiator Central Heating systems applicable for Christchurch temporary housing solutions. Supplied by local experts in whole home hydronic heating solutions All heating & mains pressure hot… Read more
