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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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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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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.
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Instyle Ecoustic Panel or Instyle Ecoustic Ceiling Tile
<p>100% polyester fibre adhered to CSR Ceminseal Wallboard with CSR Martini FR spray adhesive. The polyester fibre has a nominal thickness of 25 mm, and the wallboard has a nominal thickness of 6 mm - a total nominal thickness of 31 mm.</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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Climate change
Our climate is changing, with big implications for the building industry. BRANZ is working with partners to help the industry reduce greenhouse gas emissions and be better prepared to cope with the changes.