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NEW PRODUCT PARTNER SECTIONS FOR JULY 2021

20 Jul 2021

Every month Masterspec update our existing libraries and publish new work sections, most of which are new Product Partner branded work sections. This page will be updated on a monthly basis to bring you the latest in product performance documentation from New Zealand's best Manufacturers and Suppliers. We have also included two new important generic sections for use by subscribers.

NEW PRODUCT PARTNER HARO TIMBER OVERLAY SYSTEM
Earlier this month, Haro Flooring New Zealand released their new section which relates to the supply and installation of Haro pre-finished, engineered timber flooring which is available in a range of plank profiles, timber colours and finishes. Matching stair nosings and stair side trims are also available. Haro pre-finished flooring can be installed either direct stuck or floating.

Find out more at www.haro.co.nz

See 6312HF Haro Timber Overlay System (Available in Standard, Interiors and Basic).
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NEW WORK SECTION 4251PI INDURABOND FR ALUMINIUM CLADDING SYSTEM
This new section relates to the design, fabrication, supply and installation of Indurabond FR aluminium composite panels to building envelopes including walls, parapets, fascia and soffits, supplied by Paneltec New Zealand Ltd. Indurabond Aluminium Composite Panel (ACP), is Paneltec’s highly versatile façade cladding panel, offering excellent durability and extreme weather resistance.

Find out more at paneltec.co.nz

See 4251PI Indurabond FR Aluminium Cladding System (available in Standard, Structural & Civil, Interiors and Landscapes).
 
 Indurabond FR Aluminium Cladding Image

NEW WORK SECTION 5517 BENCHTOPS
This month we have also published the new generic section, 5517 Benchtops, enabling you to specify a broad range of benchtops across different use-cases. For more information read the article here or preview the work section content below.

See 5517 Benchtops (available in Standard, Interiors, and Basic).
 
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NEW WORK SECTION 2391 RE-LEVELLING FOUNDATIONS & FLOORS
As mentioned above we have published a new section, 2391 Re-levelling Foundations & Floors, and have removed the Earthquake recovery sections which have become largely redundant. For more information read the article here or preview the work section content below.

See 2391 Re-Levelling Foundations & Floors (available in Standard, Basic, Interiors and Structural & Civil).

 
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