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REPORT: comparing the carbon footprint of different timbers Want to make a climate difference? Start using materials that store, rather than emit carbon during their manufacture. Almost all solid timbers are carbon negative. However, the way they are manufactured has a massive impact on their respective carbon footprint – that is to say, some have a lower footprint than others.
Declarations and prepared a report comparing the different manufacturing footprints among different woods.
Modified woods are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to old growth traditional timbers, but they too can have vastly different carbon footprints. Abodo asked world renowned timber expert Callum Hill to investigate the relative carbon footprint of a selection of natural and modified woods. Callum researched a number of Environmental Product
Download the report at www.abodo.co.nz/ download-report or for more information please get in touch with Abodo directly www.abodo.co.nz/contact
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NZCB Welcomes NEW technology and software helpline for members Call Anna Brooks at FREE UP for advice on getting the best tech for your business or for help and training to get more out of a system you’re already using. Being an independent expert in 10 of the most popular apps for builders, FREE UP can help you: • Select the right app to benefit your business most • Set up it up and personalise it to your business, including integration with Xero and MYOB • Train your team to use it as part of your business processes • Show you how the app can increase overall efficiency and profitability
• Show you tech on-the-go keeps you on top of things, helping you take back control of your business FREE UP works with the following apps: Tradify, Fergus, NextMinute, ServiceM8, Buildxact, Builda Price, Rave Build, CoConstruct, Buildertrend and Simpro. The helpline is available for up to 15 minutes of free advice. For more information about Free Up go to www.freeup.kiwi or to get in touch with Anna, call 021 0839 6910
Build with complete peace of mind When you choose an approved NZCB builder you’ll qualify to apply for Halo – our comprehensive 10-Year Residential Guarantee. This unique cover is a safety net for your building project that’s only available when you work with a highly qualified NZCB approved builder.
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Assurance guaranteed for your peace of mind These key components are considered for NZCB’s flagship guarantee product: • Halo has been developed to provide and protection to homeowners.
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Only an NZCB member can provide HALO 10-YEAR RESIDENTIAL GUARANTEE.
Your home is in good hands.
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• Competitive premiums. the completion • If something does go wrong after and conditions of your build then, provided the terms it and we will step are met, your guarantee will cover or pay you in to help you fix any agreed problems do so. a cash settlement to enable you to
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• Simple and flexible administration.
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Only an NZCB Builder can offer you Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee.
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How does it work? The application for your HALO 10-YEAR RESIDENTIAL GUARANTEE will be made by your NZCB builder at the time you complete your building contract. You will receive confirmation of your application acceptance shortly after the building contract is signed.
Are there different types of guarantee?
• It adds value to your property. to sell. • It’s fully transferable if you decide banks prefer • It helps finance your build, as many that a guarantee be present. build cost to protect • It costs less than 1% of the total your biggest investment.
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CONTACT HALO
0800 141 490 MORE INFORMATION
www.halo.nz
Halo Guarantees Limited PO Box 13415 Tauranga Central Tauranga 3141
No. The application process is made easy because the one guarantee policy has been specifically designed to cover any type of work being undertaken, be it under a New Home Full Building contract, a Renovations Contract for your home, or if you are entering a Labour Only contract with your NZCB builder.
Build with complete peace of mind.
Guarantee benefits HALO 10-YEAR RESIDENTIAL GUARANTEE also provides cover to property owners for: • Sub contractors and suppliers: Where the NZCB member is the head contractor, defects arising from Materials and Work Supplied by sub contractors and suppliers are covered.
• Other damage: The cost to repair other damage to the house caused by the Defect, as per the Guarantee terms and conditions.
• Alternative accommodation expenses: Up to 26 weeks alternative accommodation expenses while the house is being repaired.
• Professional fees: Surveyors, engineers, legal and other fees necessarily incurred to rectify the agreed Defect.
• Guarantee transfer: Automatic transfer to any subsequent owners of the house, giving them protection also.
• Simple application Simply sign the application your NZCB member has completed. No other documentation is needed.
Please ask your NZCB Builder for the Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee Homeowner Handbook for full details of the guarantee coverage, exclusions and additional benefits.
NZCB and Halo Guarantee brochures Marketing material in the form of two brochures is available for NZCB members to use. This material is ideal to give to the homeowner at your first meeting or alternatively when you present your quote or contract.
• The NZCB Build with real peace of mind brochure which informs the homeowner about what it means to choose an approved member of NZCB; and • The Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee brochure which informs the homeowner all about the Halo Guarantee.
The two brochures available to use are:
Both brochures can be ordered for FREE from the Shop on the NZCB members’ only Toolshed.
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