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Thermal modification redefining traditional timber cladding in NZ Increasing environmental awareness and demand for sustainable, natural, and chemical-free building products initiated JSC’s research into thermal timber treatment methods, recognising that Thermally Modified Timber opens up a truly sustainable resource. JSC TMT® offers a selection of Thermally Modified Timbers ranging from unique feature grades to clearer grades that have minimal natural rustic characteristics. They have been specifically sourced for the New Zealand market based on their versatility, durability, aesthetic properties, and environmental credentials to suit the New Zealand climate.
Key Features • Enhanced durability and exceptional dimensional stability • Able to accept darker coatings with a significant reduction in dimensional movement • Premium quality • Low susceptibility to fungal decay • Suitable for both interior and exterior applications Applications A reliable choice for exterior cladding, JSC TMT® weatherboards are available in a range of JSC TMT® profiles and forms part of the JSC Cladding species offerings which are covered under the JSC CodeMark certificates.
The thermal modification of the wood omits the risk of harmful emissions making it an ideal material for interiors. For more information visit our website www.jsctimber.co.nz/thermallymodified-timber or contact our JSC team today on sales@jsctimber.co.nz or 09 412 2800.
Site Safe Environmental Site Management course Site Safe is pleased to be unveiling its two-hour, online Environmental Site Management training course. Developed in partnership with Auckland Council, the course is designed to improve environmental practices on small residential building sites. This course covers seven interactive topics and includes: Waste, erosion and sedimentation of the building industry. • How it all works. • Why managing it matters. • Consequences of poor practices. • Site waste plans. • What good practices looks like. • Minimising waste on projects.
Learners who complete the course will receive an e-certificate and two Licensed Building Practitioner points and a better understanding how to do it right to protect the environment. For more information on how to register for the course and what you will learn, go to www.sitesafe.org.nz.
Gorilla takes on a new skin! That’s right, after many years without an update, the look and feel of more than 200 of our key Gorilla products has had a complete refresh. The updated look gives a nod to our Soudal heritage, makes our range easily identified on shelf and allows key product messages about how and where to use, to be super obvious for
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both the staff at our retail partners and tradies. Inside the cartridge, the product remains exactly the same proven and trusted formulations, developed in Belgium and tested in New Zealand for more years than we can count! That’s a win all round! For more information, please visit our website to see our comprehensive product range and technical information www.soudal.co.nz/products/
