Rockcote Resene News

MasterSpec update

12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Rockcote ECO Render System has been loaded into the MasterSpec service. The update to the MasterSpec service takes effect on July 1st.

The Masterspec codes are for this new addition are -
4282RQ masterspec standard

4209RQ masterspec basic

TRENDS magazine articles

12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

You can read the latest TRENDS articles featuring Rockcote plastering solutions.

At one with the land - Gary Todd ADNZ, Gary Todd Design (Dunedin)

Solid solution - Darren O'Neil - O'Neil Architecture (Christchurch)

Dining al fresco - GJ Gardner Homes (Manukau)

Sitting pretty - Richard Middleton NZIA, Novak & Middleton Architects (Wellington)

Eagles' nest - Murray Cockburn Partnership (Queenstown)

Solid presence - Colin Duckett - Duckett Architecture (Palmerston North)

Fresh faced - Chris Hadlee Architect (Christchurch)

Textured outlook - Darren O'Neil - O'Neil Architecture (Christchurch)

Resene EzyPaint 2007

12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Resene EzyPaint virtual painting software is cooler than ever, combining six years of customer feedback and the latest technology to bring you the cutting edge in virtual painting technology… for free.

click here for Resene EzyPaint

BUILD NZ

28 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Over one hundred stands presenting new technology and a series of topical seminars and breakfast forums will inspire visitors from all key sectors of the building industry at BuildNZ 07, which runs at the ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane, Auckland from 24 to 26 June 2007.
click to register

Visit Rockcote Systems on stand 179.

Billed as New Zealand’s largest and most important building industry expo, the two-yearly event features technology from manufacturers nationwide and around the world. Visitor pre-bookings indicate keen interest from industry professionals from all regions of the country.
click to enter BUILD NZ website

The Christchurch Star Home Show 2007

28 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Our Home Show is designed to inform homeowners and renovators about products and services, and to provide them with an opportunity to evaluate their options at a time when they are motivated in planning improvements to their existing property or building a new home.
click here for show information

Visit Rockcote Systems on stand #7
click here for a show floor plan

New Southern region technical representative

28 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

We would like to welcome Mr Shane Chalmers as the Southern Region Technical Sales representative.
Shane is responsible for sales and technical enquiries within the Southern region, including Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown, Wanaka and most places in between.
Shane has a construction industry background and is looking forward to the challenges that this new role brings. Everyone at Rockcote Resene wishes Shane all the best in his new role.
Shane can be contacted on 021 222 8420, or email shane@rockcote.co.nz

New Central region technical representative

28 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

We would like to welcome Mr Dan Mooney into the Central Region Technical Sales Team.
Dan will be responsible for sales and technical enquiries within the Central region, including Wellington, and Kapiti Coast.
Everyone at Rockcote Resene wishes Dan all the best in his new role.
Dan can be contacted on 021 222 8420, or email dan@rockcote.co.nz

BOINZ National Conference

27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Building Officials Institute of New Zealand (BOINZ) national conference at Rotorua April 1st - 4th. As a key Industry member Rockcote Systems provides support and technical backup to local authorities throughout new Zealand.
for more information on the BOINZ conference click here
Rockcote Systems proud supporter of BOINZ.

The Rockcote range of textures and specialist effects

05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Rockcote Systems has just released the latest tool to assist our clients with our selection of texture finishes. The Rockcote textures & special effects fandeck comprises 8 Rockcote Textures from the fine 'Torino' through to the rugged 'Santa fe' and 'Heritage' styles.
Our Texture Swatch is available free to members of the design fraternity.

click here to request a texture swatch

New Technical representative - Nothern Region

05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

We would like to welcome Mr Quin Powell into the Northern Region Technical Sales Team. Quin is responsible for sales and technical enquiries within the Northern region. Quin has a long history with our exterior cladding solutions and is looking forward to the challenges that this new role brings. Everyone at Rockcote Resene wishes Quin all the best in his new role.
Quin can be contacted on 021 222 5600

New Technical representative - Southern Region

05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

We would like to welcome Mr Shane Chalmers into the Southern Region Technical Sales Team. Shane is responsible for sales and technical enquiries for our Southern most clients, based in Invercargill, Shane will cover Queenstown, Central Otago, Southland, through to Dunedin & Oamaru.
Shane is new to our industry and is looking forward to the challenges that this new role brings. Everyone at Rockcote Resene wishes Shane all the best in his new role.

Italian Interior Finishes

20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Rockcote Systems is proud to present our NEW 'Milano' range of interior finishes to the market.
The Rockcote Milano range is imported directly from Italy to ensure the original, and best materials are used to create these brilliant hand applied, polished plaster surfaces.
The Milano range of finishes also incorparates Resene - the Range Whites & Neutrals colour chart to ensure you have the latest colours from Resene to choose from.

click here for more info about the systems

to view the different finishes go to the textures and finishes page

click here for more info about textures and finishes

HomeStyle Magazine - Rockcote features

15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

HomeStyle magazine provides the latest in New Zealand home trends.
Featuring a broad range of construction styles and designs.
As a national supplier of exterior plaster claddings Rockcote Systems features on many new residences around the country.

click here to view

Verify a Residence is Rockcote

06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

So you are looking at purchasing a house or wanting to find out more information on a residence such as the colour or system, well you can do this now with our new online tool for verifying if a residence is Rockcote. Just type in the street name, and you will be presented with no more than 25 residences matching the search. On clicking on the one that matches the house you are viewing you can then find out what system was installed, the colour, and if warranty information has been issued on the house.

click here to view the 'verify an address tool'

Refurbishment

21 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Refurbishing the exterior of your home can be as simple as a coat of paint, but changing the whole exterior facade adds a modern look without the expense of rebuilding.
click here for more info

Rockcote Information Feeds

19 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Rockcote Information Feeds allow you to be kept up to date with various parts of out Technical Information. Whenever we make an update you can be the first to know.

We have the following information feeds

News - this keeps you up to date with what is happening at Rockcote.
Drawings - this feed will let you know when any new drawings come out.
Technical Bulletins - this has all our latest bulletins and like the other feeds keeps you up to date.

for more information click here on what feeds are and how you can use them to keep up to date.

Eboss

18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Rockcote Systems has always had a close association with various trades and organisations. We have now paired up with Eboss who provide a service to specifiers that enables them to get accurate information fast.

Determine the risk

17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

With the release of the amended Building Code came many changes for homeowners, specifiers and Territorial Authorities, this included indentifying the risk of the structure that you are building or drawing. Rockcote Systems has now developed a tool that will help you work out the risk factor for your house and help you select the right system for the right conditions. This tool can be found under the specifier or territorial authority section of our website.
click here to use the tool

Happy New Year

01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Everyone at Rockcote Resene Ltd wishes you a very Happy New Year !!

Awards announced

20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The National Rockcote Systems annual conference awards 2006 in Queenstown took place recently. An exceptionally high level of work was submitted by this years entrants. The task, as always, was difficult for the judges. The following were the winners on the night.

Workmanship Awards -
Damien Hawkes - Creative Texures, Auckland
Craig Bishop - The Finishing Company, Ashburton
Shane O'halloran - PlasterClad, Auckland
Daniel Lawry - Manawatu Plasterers, Levin
Al Turner - Al's Plastering, Blenhiem
Barney Dutmer - North Island Paviors, Auckland
Bruce Karton - Karton Brick & Block, Timaru
Grant Waters - D&G Plastering, Nelson
Peter Olds - iRock, ChCh

Renovation Award
Julian Robertson - Get Plastered, ChCh

ECO panel Award
Kyle Dillon - Wellington

Multi Unit award
Chris Jordan - Chris Jordan Plastering, ChCh

Group Housing Awards
Glen Munro - ChCh
Chris Jordan - ChCh
Rob Krom - ChCh
Damien Hawkes - Auckland
Al Turner - Blenhiem
Grant Waters - Nelson
Gregg Flannery - Dunedin
Bruce Karton - Timaru

Commercial Project Award
Barney Dutmer - North Island Paviors, Auckland
Project : Parnell College, Auckland

Rockcote Plastering Excellence Award
Murray Reid, Murray Reid Plastering, ChCh

Rockcote Business Achievment Awards
Gregg Flannery - Dunedin
Chris Jordan - ChCh
Glen Munro - ChCh
Gerry Wynand - HawkesBay
Craig Sullivan - ChCh

Rockcote House of the Year - Julian Robertson - Get Plastered, ChCh

Rookie of the Year - Craig Bishop, The Finishing Company, Ashburton

Regional Master Plasterer of the Year - Northern
Barney Dutmer - Norther Island Paviors, Auckland

Regional Master Plasterer of the Year - Central
Al Tuner - Al's Plastering, Blenhiem

Regional Master Plasterer of the Year - Southern
Glen Munro - Properly Plastered, ChCh

Rockcote Systems National Plasterer of the Year -
Glen Munro - Properly Plastered, ChCh

Click here to view Awards Gallery

New Rep in the Northern Region

15 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome to William who has joined us in the Northern Region, William will be covering the Waikato Region and assisting in Auckland as well. If you have any queries contact the Auckland Office to make contact with William.

Congratulations - PPCS

23 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The latest Rockcote recipients of the PPCS qualification;
Mitchell Krom - Krom's Plastering & Tiling, Christchurch.
Reihana (Ray) Haerewa - Kapai Trade Services, Wellington.

The PPCS (proprietry plaster cladding standard).

This Qualification provided by the B.C.I.T.O., in conjunction with industry originated over 7 years ago and is now widely accepted as the minimum standard recognised within the proprietry plaster cladding industry.

Congratulations to all PPCS Qualification recipients