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Structures are better laminated
When it comes to building pergolas, using high quality Prolam laminated timber makes a project easy thanks to the straightness of product, premium quality and span tables for design.
PL8 and PL12 Structural grades are readily available, CCA H3.2 & H5 treatment for exterior use.
Prolam offers increased spanning and increased stability, it’s aesthetically pleasing, a renewable resource and H5 Posts are Codemark Certified.
Prolam, 03 526 7436, www.prolamnz.com
A smarter fire alarm
PDL by Schneider Electric’s new Wiser Lithium Battery Smart Smoke Alarm really is smart and can notify the homeowner upon the detection of smoke directly via the Wiser by SE app, even while away from their home, so they can take action. The app also provides confidence allowing people to check their alarm is online, has a good battery level and be able to set optional test reminders. Wiser Smart Smoke Alarms can be used independently, interconnected wirelessly with other Wiser smoke alarms or as part of a PDL Wiser smart home system and can be programmed for example to trigger lights to come on in the bedrooms and illuminate a path to the doorway at night if smoke is detected. PDL by Schneider Electric, 0800 652 999, www.pdl.co.nz
Fast and to the point
Bremick’s new UltraFast Spear Point is designed for ultra-fast cut through, eliminates splitting, makes for faster, smoother drilling with its Sharks Tooth Hi-Low thread with swarf channel and the Torx+ drive allows positive bit engagement for the maximum application of torque.
UltraFast comes in Bugle Batten (designed and engineered to drill two times faster than a standard bugle batten while complying with the mechanical properties of AS3566.1) and as a Stainless Steel 304 Decking Screw (avoids timber splitting, drills cleanly and embeds beautifully thanks to the Spear Point, Sharks Tooth thread and Truss + Trim head designs). Bremick Fasteners, 09 525 2244, www.ultrafast.bremick.com.au
Quik Drive for quick & accurate decks
The new Simpson Strong-Tie Quik Drive PRO250 Decking System is designed to drive 40-65mm (8-12 gauge) collated screws into hardwood, pine, or cement sheets. Incorporating a precision countersink adjustment for consistent screw depth, combined with the auto-feed mechanism, this tool delivers fast, hassle-free driving. With an Extension Pole that enables stand-up driving to save time and reduce back pain, the compact and lightweight PRO250 decking system is available corded or cordless. The Kit comes with a pack of Deck Clips (PDECKNC-RC) as standard which set the space at 3mm or 5mm between decking boards so you can say goodbye to spacers. Simpson Strong-Tie New Zealand, 09 477 4440, www.strongtie.co.nz
Straight and that’s the point
BBI’s QuikDeck Finger Jointed Kwila decking comes in set lengths which allow for fast and easy installation and reduce wastage.
Finger jointed boards stay straighter, and the joins will fade overtime giving decks a beautiful, uninterrupted aesthetic.
QuikDeck is available in three grades – QuikDeck Multi (multiple joins per length); QuikDeck Premium (4 joins per length); and QuikDeck Supa (two joins per length) – and comes in 90x19 and 140x19 profiles and 5.4m and 5.7m lengths.
BBI, 0800 224 759, www.bbi.net.nz
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