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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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About the modelling and simulation software
<p>Modelling and simulation software EnergyPlus and OpenStudio are both downloadable from the United States Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.</p>
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Optimal
<p data-block-key="t39bo">These graphs look at the effect of cumulatively applying optimal design decisions from investigations above to understand potential greenhouse gas reduction relative to a Code-compliant 156 m² stand-alone house.</p><p data-block-key="d2g3s">Note that the y-axis results from left to right along the x-axis are cumulative. Thus the values achieved on the far right of these graphs represent the potential reduction in greenhouse gas emissions estimated compared to the reference house on the far left if optimums for each of the interventions listed along the x-axis are implemented.</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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Environmental product declarations (EPDs)
<p data-block-key="t7c5p">Environmental product declarations (EPDs) demonstrate a commitment to environmental responsibility and transparency. They are an environmental assessment and verification of products and services aligned to international standards.</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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Window-to-wall ratio
<p data-block-key="fhv13">These graphs investigate how the amount of glazing for different glazing distributions affects results.</p>