Some of our products
IBuilt CoreClad
CoreClad textured, ACQ treated plywood cladding offers superior strength, durability and reliability. With sheets up to 3 metres long and no requirement to retreat cut ends, CoreClad is fast and easy to install. Plywood veneer is peeled from the log on a rotary lathe, dried, treated then manufactured into plywood by placing veneers in a perpendicular orientation. Sheets are bonded with a permanent phenolic resin which is commonly referred to as a Type 'A' structural bond. The bond will not breakdown under heat, wet or cold conditions. The resulting sheets are then machined, rough sawn, grooved and shiplapped to form the finished cladding sheet.CoreClad has a …
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IBuilt MultiStrut
Lightweight, strong and trimmable, the New Multi Joist is made for modern home construction. New Zealand Wood Products (Ltd) has partnered with Multinail to create this new joist. IBuilt’s MultiStrut floor joists are an open webbed parallel chord floor truss joist utilising steel web brackets and LVL11 top and bottom chords, and vertical webs. IBuilt MultiStrut joists provide increased spanning capabilities over standard framing while also being lightweight and efficient to install. They are ideal for residential construction as both joists and rafters. The open web joist design enables building services such as plumbing, electrical and service ducting to run …
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Plywood Bridge Decking
NiuDeck is a purpose designed and engineered heavy plywood decking system which is primarily used for re-decking traditional timber bridges. NiuDeck is manufactured from sustainable plantation pine available in a range of thicknesses. In addition, a custom design service is available to manage the most challenging applications. NiuDeck can be used with steel or timber supporting structures including wharf and rail deck applications. Dimensions: Variable length up to 11.9m.Standard lengths of 5.4m, 7.0m, 8.7m.Standard width 1200mm · Non-standard widths from 900 to 3600mm.Standards thicknesses from 56mm to 198mm (thicker on request). Manufacturing Specification: Structural “A” Bond (AS/NZS2269).Veneer grade “C” and “D” …
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Latest news
Introducing MCA H3.2 Treated Plywood
We’ve just added a new product to our range – MCA H3.2 Treated Plywood....Read more
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Sharing knowledge with future architects
As leaders in our industry, we’re always keen to share our knowledge and experience with people coming into the industry – it’s a great way for us to give back to our community....Read more
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New fuel-efficient forklifts arrive
With new kit needed in our fast-growing warehouses of engineered timber and plywood packs, we've moved to more fuel-efficient forklifts....Read more
Case Study: Specifying responsibly sourced timber
Specifying responsibly sourced timber As one of the largest buyers of timber products, the construction industry influences the type of timber in demand and has the power to significantly increase the call for sustainably sourced materials. Architectural Designers New Zealand recently spoke to Simon Dorries, CEO of Responsible Wood, about the importance of designers specifying sustainably sourced timber for every project and the vital role Chain of Custody plays in ensuring sustainable forest management. Responsible Wood was established in 2002 and they are pioneers in the development of certification standards for wood and wood products sourced from sustainably managed forests …
Read moreCase Study: Home-Made MultiStrut Floor Joists
After the US construction industry expanded by 62% and New Zealand and Australia were short-supplied IBeam floor joists, our team set about to find a clever alternative. Our solution was to invest in machinery so we could manufacture our own MultiStrut floor joists in-house with easily accessibly materials. We were up and running in May and a Generation Homes house was one of the first to use the new joists. Brent McMillan, the project manager for that build, said that reliable supply was only one of the upsides. “I’d heard about this product, but to be honest we first went …
Read moreCase Study: Transforming the home with Ultim8 composite decking
Transforming the home with ultim8 composite decking When Robin Baillie of Baillie Architectural specifies decking for his clients, he always looks for durability and low maintenance. That’s why, after extensive research into next-generation composite decking products, Robin uses Ultim8 for its durability and 15-year no-fade promise. So when it came to his own home-renovation project in Matua, Tauranga, Ultim8 composite decking was the obvious choice. Reliable design, elegant aesthetic “Once done, you can forget about it. Low maintenance appealed to me. There is a 15-year warranty too, which offers reassurance,” says Robin. Robin also loved the look and colour of …
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