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EverGuard® and EverGuard® Extreme TPO Roof and Deck Membranes
<p>EverGuard® and EverGuard® Extreme TPO Roof and Deck Membranes are fully bonded, single ply, polyester fabric reinforced, thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) waterproofing sheet membranes. EverGuard® is a standard membrane and EverGuard® Extreme has increased UV inhibitors, and both are available in white or grey. The products are identified by a label on the packaging.</p>
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BEES research questions, objectives and outcomes
<p>The BEES research was guided by the following research questions, objectives and outcomes.</p>
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Wellington region
<p data-block-key="psuwg">Temperate marine climate, relatively windy.</p>
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Hamilton region
<p data-block-key="ovyzb">Mild and temperate with moderate rainfall.</p>
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Floor area
<p data-block-key="8qozr">These graphs investigate how floor area affects results.</p>
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Orientation
<p data-block-key="o06kp">These graphs investigate how orientation of the house with different glazing distributions affects the results.</p>
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About BEES
<p>BRANZ has conducted New Zealand's first nationwide survey examining energy and water consumption in a sample of predominantly commercial buildings with the aim to improve energy efficiency in the sector.</p>
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Construction R-values
<p data-block-key="9i9ck">These graphs use H1 settings from the 4th Edition of H1, pre-November 2021. They compare these settings to medium proposals for construction R-values in <i>Thermal, financial and carbon review of NZBC energy efficiency clause H1/AS1 thermal envelope requirements for residential and small buildings</i>.</p>
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Invercargill region
<p data-block-key="hmqsk">Cooler and wetter than other parts of New Zealand.</p>
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Environment and zero-carbon research
Over their entire life cycles, buildings have significant effects on the environment, people and the economy. BRANZ research is contributing to shifting the construction industry to deliver net-zero carbon buildings in an affordable way.