Technical Corner
Pro Clima is a leading innovation and research driven product manufacturer guided by building science.
We foster in-house expertise in New Zealand, and across our global network, to produce the best materials and building methods that ensure we can all design, build, work, and live in buildings that perform.
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Above Sheathing Ventilation - Part 1: Rise of the Cavity
by pro clima team
Every superhero needs one. If Above Sheathing Ventilation (ASV) is the superhero of roofs that work, then how and why did ASV come into being?
Building Science Soup
by pro clima team
Building science is well established in many parts of the world including Europe, Canada and the US. However building science terminology varies between all countries, even those where the specialisation is just emerging among the fields of architecture, engineering and construction.
Adhesive Tapes - Part 1: Types of Adhesive and How They Stick
by Jens Lüder Herms
Dipl.-Ing. (FH)
This article provides an overview of adhesive technology and the key properties of adhesive tapes typically used in construction.
Adhesive Tapes - Part 2: Surface Tension, Testing and Durability
by Jens Lüder Herms
Dipl.-Ing. (FH)
Knowledge about the fundamentals of adhesion technology and about the loads that will actually be acting in practice is crucial in order to be able to carry out reliable project planning and testing.
When Air Leaks Become a Critical Failure Risk: Aquatic Centres
by Sean Maxwell
Technical Manager
The new aquatic centre was the pride of the council — a shimmering new facility that was meant to keep active people healthy and provide a safe place for kids. But the new council owners noticed odd things about the building as soon as they turned the systems on.
‘Airtight’ vs ‘Breathable: What's it all about?
by Richard Hollard
Specification Manager
This month we look at 'airtight' vs 'breathable' building. Is it possible to achieve both within the same build?