NZCB InHouse magazine February/March 2022

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TECH TIPS —

Marmox makes light work of insulating and waterproofing The building industry is always evolving. Every year, new trends and products appear in line with demand for higher quality, more sustainable builds. Multiboards – one board, multiple uses Marmox Multiboards comprise a range of extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam boards finished on both sides with a polymer-modified cement facing reinforced with a glass fibre mesh. The boards are lightweight yet strong and waterproof. These features are unique to Marmox Multiboards and eliminate the need for primers. Marmox Multiboards are also BRANZ appraised which means builders can use them safe in the knowledge that they meet the highest standards. Marmox Multiboards can be used to insulate floors of new or existing buildings, saving up to 50% of the heat lost through conventional underfloor heating. Multiboards also accelerate heating and reduce running costs. Simply put, for those looking to cut energy costs, Marmox Multiboards are a must. As the name implies, there’s more than one use to Multiboards. Multiboards can be used to build partitions, have acoustic properties, and don’t absorb moisture so they’re perfect for bathrooms or wet areas where they can be used as tilebackers. In terms of installation, Marmox Multiboards can be installed with the greatest of ease by anyone with a basic understanding of tiling as the same principles apply. All you need are the instructions, a handsaw and tile adhesive. It’s as simple as that. For full installation instructions, view our step-by-step guide at www.t.ly/lVpQ

While a few more tools and a little extra know-how are needed to install Marmox shower bases, they are significantly easier to install than traditional shower bases, freeing you up to move on to the next job. For full installation instructions, view our guide at www.t.ly/hSf9 Marmox shower bases are available in a range of sizes to suit all shower and drain layouts. We can also fabricate shower bases to fit custom installations. Whatever your requirements, our low-cost, easy-to install shower bases will help you create a fully waterproof, hygienic tiled shower area with ease.

Timesaving shower bases We understand that time is money, which is why we supply prefabricated, ready-to-tile over shower bases that can be placed directly onto an existing concrete or wooden floor. Marmox shower bases are acoustically better than sand and cement, are strengthened by a stainless-steel plate around the cut-outs and are compatible with all waterproofing and tiles. Our shower bases are a popular choice with builders because they are lightweight, completely waterproof and feature a built-in slope which makes them incredibly quick and easy to install. With the fall built-in, there’s no need to create one out of sand and cement which can be time consuming and messy.

For more information visit www.warmup.co.nz/marmox

This Tech Tip was supplied by Warmup NZ Limited. Warmup is a NZCB National Partner and specialises in electric underfloor heating and has heating solutions for any type of flooring – undertile, undercarpet, inslab, wood, and laminate. Warmup also installs wetrooms that meet insulation, waterproofing, and undertile heating standards and requirements.

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GIB® Plasterboard Composting Guidelines

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Message from the AST Trust

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page 62

Marmox makes light work of insulating and waterproofing

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page 63

Applications for the 2022 NZCB Apprentice Challenge are now open

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page 61

Build efficiency with Digital Boost

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What is – and what isn’t – a variation?

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Tight summer ahead but the end is in sight

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Making our buildings more energy efficient

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page 54

A certification scheme for precast concrete

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page 55

Workplace law update for the year ahead

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Dream, plan, do, be – unicorns and tiaras

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Making 2022 the year you nail your finances

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Product substitution guidance

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COVID-19: working under the new Traffic Light System

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Positive workplace culture brings financial gains

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Waikato/Coromandel raise $3000 for IDFNZ

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Application process for Spec Builds and Multi Unit Applications

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NZCB AGM, Conference and Expo 2022

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Submissions open for REVERE Volume 6

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On-the-job learning LBP workshops 2022

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Putting our partners in the spotlight

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Choosing the right small business insurance broker

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