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© Copyright 2011 MiTek Holdings, Inc.All rights reserved.PRODUCT NEWSIncreased bond strengthNew trade mortar ideal for laying re-used bricksJust add water – Trade Mortar TX is strong, smoothand easy to useDricon’s new Trade MortarExtra (TX) is designed for useon recycled bricks, schist andstonework where there is inconsistentsurface quality.Endorsed by the industry, TX containsa special additive that gives the mix ahigher than normal bond between brickand mortar. This stronger bond is essentialwhen recycled bricks are to be used;NZS 4210 states that mortar shall not beless than 200kPa for structural compliancewith NZS 3604 and NZS 4229.Normal mortars generally do not providea high-enough bond. Dricon tests showTX contains a specialadditive that gives the mixa higher than normal bondbetween brick and mortarthat the need for job-specific engineeringto confirm compliance should not benecessary with TX; however, a free bondtestingservice is available upon request.For further peace of mind, the requiredstandard 12.5MPa compressive strengthis maintained with TX.Lock in the strengthDon’t let accommodating necessary services weaken your timber!The LUMBERLOK Top Plate Stiffener(TPS) has been developed to retainthe structural strength of timberwall frame top plates, which havebeen drilled to accommodate servicesinto the wall frame cavity.Originally developed for use with internalvacuum systems in mind, the TPS can alsobe used to allow plumbing or other servicesto be installed where access through timbertop plates is desirable and complies withclause 8.7.5 in NZS 3604:2011.When using the TPS in this instance,a maximum hole size of 60mm canbe drilled. The TPS is then fitted to theunderside of the top plate using thespecific screws included. It must befitted adjacent to a timber stud.The U-shape profile of the TPS provides thevertical stiffness lost from drilling the holeand allows both faces of the wall frame tobe unobstructed for lining or other purposes.The TPS is manufactured from Z275galvanised material to satisfy B2 durabilityrequirements (enclosed environment).They are packaged eight per carton andavailable at your local PlaceMakers.TOP PLATE STIFFENERFor internal vacuum systems ductingReinforces the top plate back to FULL STRENGTH!Alternative solution to Figure 8.20 NZS 3604:2011NZ Reg. DesignApp. 408133 © 2006MiTek New Zealand Ltd.The U-shape profile of the TPS provides the vertical stiffness lost from drilling the hole and allows both facesof the wall frame to be unobstructed for lining or other purposes08/201124
SPORT REPORTHurricanes get a kick from lending a handCommunity projects to benefit from second ‘Hurricanes Lend a Helping Hand’ campaignHurricane Andre Taylor sits with children of Rangikura Primary School, winners of the ‘Hurricanes Lend a Helping Hand’ 2012 initiativeWhile the Canes get stuckinto the hunt for the 2013Investec Super Rugby playoffs,off-field they’ve got their eyes fixedon a different goal – helping thelocal community, with support fromPlaceMakers.This is the second year the competitionhas run since being initiated by theWellington-based franchise in 2012; it givesschool groups, charities, fundraisers andother groups the chance to win valuablemanpower to help complete a specialproject – 30-strong manpower, to beprecise, courtesy of the Canes themselves.Whether your kindergarten needs helpwith its garden, or your local communitycentre needs a fence painting, this is thechance to get 30 able-bodied helpersto make it that bit easier. PlaceMakerswill also help out by contributing somematerials to the project.In 2012, the team helped givePorirua’s Rangikura Primary Schoolgoal posts for its rugby field after oneclass wrote to the team asking for help.Senior lock Jason Eaton thinks theHurricanes’ Helping Hand Project is afantastic initiative and is glad it continuingthis year with the assistance of the team’sofficial community partner, PlaceMakers.“Last year we had a brilliant morning atRangikura Primary School. The kids wereso excited to get goal posts and to makethat happen was just as much of a boostfor the team as it was the kids,” he said.“We are really looking forward toseeing the entries this year so we canroll up our sleeves and get to work fora deserving community group.”Only one special project can bepicked, so make yours a winning pitch.For more information on the competitionand for terms and conditions visit www.hurricanes.co.nz/fans/community-eventsMeanwhile, the Hurricanes are puttingin plenty of hard work on the field tomeet the challenge of another toughseason. With 24 players returning from2012 and eight new recruits, includingAll Blacks Ben Franks and young gunArdie Savea, the team is looking tobuild on the foundations set over thelast 12 months and make the play-offs.LBP SKILLS MAINTENANCE, ONE HOUR OF LEARNINGAPRIL 2013IF YOU’VE READ THIS ISSUE OF UNDER CONSTRUCTIONFROM COVER TO COVER, PLEASE CUT OUT THISVOUCHER AND FILE IT TO RECORD YOUR LEARNING25✃
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