Rockcote Resene General News

Integra AAC available

01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Our new Masonry AAC panel is available, the Rockcote Integra Cavity Plus Render System incorporates a steel reinforced lightweight concrete panel with a fully meshed Rockcote render and finishing system. Drawings and specifications are available at www.integraaac.co.nz.

Drawings updated

30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Our drawings have recently been updated to a new format ready for a September 2009 release of our Technical Resources. Most drawings reference a document called TradeSpec which holds all our technical information about how our systems are installed, this can be found at www.tradespec.co.nz

Rockcote Technical Survey

23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We recently carried out a survey regarding our Technical Information and how this is delivered to specifiers. Thanks to everyone that completed it, and congratulations to Robert from Weirwalker Architecture and Greg from Lifestyle Architecture who were our lucky winners from the draw.

Function Style & Grace

20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This stunning residence perched above the smog and frost, on 2500m2 of Balmoral Hill, a luxury family home has a show-stopping view. Julian Robertson, Get Plastered completed the exterior Rockcote plastering to this beautiful residence. Colleen Simpson from Avenues heads inside to see what else it has to offer.

click here to view the 'Avenues' article.

Licensing a great idea.

04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Barry Galbraith, Registered Rockcote Systems Plasterer is New Zealands first Licensed Plastering Practitioner. Based in Nelson, Galbraith Plastering is a family tradition, with a premium reputation in the region. Barry is a very strong proponent for industry training and licensing. "I believe the consumer deserves to have only trade qualified people doing work on their homes" say Barry.

Barry also gained the 4098 unit standard which allows him to assess workplace training, he has also been appointed as an LBP assessor for external plastering.

Congratulations Barry and his team from the Rockcote Systems Team.

click here to see the latest Codewords publication from the Department of Building and Housing.

SafeKiwi

19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

At Rockcote we promote the best cladding & construction solutions available to us. Recently we were introduced to SafeKiwi which acts as an independent third party in a financial transaction. SafeKiwi allows two parties to trade with confidence knowing that checks and processes are in place to reduce the likelihood of loss. Both parties are treated fairly so that neither suffers a loss. Either the buyer or the seller enters his/her details on the application page. Once complete an invitation is sent to the other party asking them to complete their details. The buyer then pays in the deposit or the funds. The seller is notified that the funds are now held and will be paid out once the job is done or the service is complete. At the appropriate time and when SafeKiwi is advised by the customer the funds are transferred into the supplier’s bank account. The transaction is considered complete.

Click here for more information on SafeKiwi.

Concrete Masonry - A Guide to Weathertight Construction

17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The New Zealand Concrete Masonry Association (NZCMA), with support from the Department of Building and Housing, and Building Research, has produced a code of practice for weathertight construction of concrete masonry.

There has been much consideration recently of weathertightness in general construction. The issue is also important for concrete masonry buildings containing habitable spaces where the presence of moisture would lead to the formation of mould and mildew.

This guide will provide information for those considering solutions for compliance with Clause E2 (External Moisture) of the NZ Building Code.

Industry consultation with sectors associated with concrete masonry means the code of practice reflects substantial experience in weathertight detailing of low-rise New Zealand concrete masonry buildings.

Copies of this publication can be downloaded here, requests for hardcopies can be made through CCANZ - admin@cca.org.nz

Build NZ | 28 - 30 June 2009

14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

28 - 30 June 2009

ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane, Auckland

Pre-registration is Free - click here to register online

Finding the perfect tools for the job, testing the latest materials, sourcing reliable suppliers – we understand that none of these things are easy. That’s why buildnz 09 exists.

BuildNZ 09 brings the many facets of the New Zealand construction industry together under one roof. It’s the biggest trade event of its kind in the country and an unmissable opportunity to connect with new suppliers and business contacts.

Conveniently co-located with designex 09, New Zealand’s foremost design, interiors, and lighting trade exhibition (which also features plush 09, the country’s most extensive fabrics and soft furnishings galleria), buildnz 09 goes the extra mile to bring you an incredible variety of new products and services.

Add to that a highly relevant business seminar programme featuring world-class keynote speakers and BuildNZ 09 makes a compelling package that you simply can’t afford to miss.

ADNZ National Awards

15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

October 2008, Christchurch Convention centre was the venue for this years ADNZ design national design awards evening. A large array of designs from renovation through to new commercial construction were recieved and awarded. All works showed exceptional design and build. Rockcote Resene Ltd was pleased to attend and support ADNZ.

Click here to view the award recipients

FlexCrete Flying on the Burt Munro challenge

26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Like many locals, Stacey Buchanan has made the Burt Munro Challenge a permanent fixture on his calendar.
And this year the Invercargill motorcyclist has added a Munro-inspired feature to his CR500

click here to read more

2008 Rockcote Awards Announced

02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The 2008 Rockcote Conference and Awards Presentation was held recently in Rarotonga, Cook Islands.

Yet again the standard of all entries was of an exceptional standard.

Congratulations to the following:

2008 Rockcote Master Plasterer of the Year
Totally Plastered Nelson Ltd - Nelson

Northern Region Master Plasterer Finalists
McKinnon & Lingard Plasterers - Morrinsville
Colin Plastering Ltd - Auckland
Bream Bay Coatings - Whangarei
Terry Texture Coatings Ltd - Auckland
Winner - Colin Plastering Ltd - Auckland

Central Region Master Plasterer Finalists
Wynands Masonry - Napier
Combined Contracting Ltd - Horowhenua
Totally Plastered Nelson Ltd - Nelson
Al's Plastering - Blenheim
Winner - Totally Plastered Nelson Ltd - Nelson

Southern Region Master Plasterer Finalists
Christian Jordan Plastering - Christchurch
Architectural Plastering Services - Dunedin
The Finishing Company Ltd - Ashburton
Properly Plastered - Christchurch
Get Plastered - Christchurch
Winner - Properly Plastered - Christchurch

Plasterman Workmanship Awards
Al's Plastering - Blenheim
Precision Plastering - Nelson
Redstar Rendering - Upper Hutt
Taupo Texture Coatings Ltd - Taupo
Totally Plastered Nelson Ltd - Nelson
Totara Plastered Coatings Ltd - Kapiti Coast
Wynands Masonry - Napier
Creative Textures NZ Ltd - Auckland
McKinnon & Lingard Plasterers - Morrinsville
R S Trustees Ltd - Auckland
Terry Texture Coatings Ltd - Auckland
Architectural Plastering Services - Dunedin
Christian Jordan Plastering - Christchurch
Colormark Systems Ltd - Invercargill
Get Plastered - Christchurch
Karton Brick & Blocklaying Ltd - Timaru
Properly Plastered - Christchurch
Texture Fx Ltd - Christchurch
The Finishing Company Ltd - Ashburton
The Plastering People - Christchurch/Central
P & J Plastering Contractors Ltd - Kapiti Coast
Walter Wilson Exterior Plasterers - Christchurch

Commercial Project Award Winner
The Plastering People - Christchurch / Central
Project - The Club, Queenstown

Renovation Award Winner
Architectural Plastering Services - Dunedin

Multi Unit Project Award Winner
The Plastering People - Christchurch / Central

Group Housing Award Winners
Totally Plastered Nelson Ltd - Nelson
Colin Plastering Ltd - Auckland
Christian Jordan Plastering - Christchurch

Rockcote Plastering Excellence Award Winner
Get Plastered - Christchurch

Rockcote House of the Year Winner
Properly Plastered - Christchurch

Business Achievement Award Winners
Architectural Plastering Services - Dunedin
The Finishing Company Ltd - Ashburton
Totally Plastered Nelson Ltd - Nelson
Combined Contracting Ltd - Horowhenua

Rookie of the Year Winner
Redstar Rendering Ltd - Upper Hutt

Hazard Co - Health and Saftey

16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

HAZARDCO - A Practical Approach To Health & Safety

Rockcote Systems take Health and Saftey seriously. One of the primary concerns within the construction industry is achieving accurate compliance in a no fuss way. we have found HazardCo's approach to be sensible and practical for all building industry trades.
HazardCo take a practical approach to Health & Safety. They realise that it is impossible for the Construction Industry to be totally compliant and have developed the HazardCo Programme accordingly. They know the Department of labour want the Industry to start doing the basics - with a programme that is "active" and makes a difference on site.

HazardCo Directors, Mark Potter and Gavin Karl, have over 40 years experience in construction and they know what you want. A Health & Safety Programme that takes little time to administer, offers you protection, makes your work sites safer, and is not expensive.

The extraordinary success of HazardCo in it's first twelve months proves that this is the answer - join us and find out why for yourself.

Hank arrives in NZ !

16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

FlexCretes US based ambassador arrived into NewZealand this week to assess and evaluate the market and supply of the revolutionary FlexCrete. Hank will be visiting construction sites and reviewing Rockcote Systems supply procedures. Hank and his wife nancy have thoroughly enjoyed their experience in NZ and are looking forward to returning in the future. Everyone at Rockcote wishes Hank & Nancy all the best.

Auckland HomeShow 2008

12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Go Red for Women

22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

It might surprise you to learn that heart disease is the single leading cause of death in New Zealand women, cutting short four times more lives each year than breast cancer.
It is time to take action. With support from Jennian Homes, the Heart Foundation is launching the GO RED FOR WOMEN campaign to increase awareness of women’s heart health issues and raise vital funds for heart research and cardiac care.

Rockcote Systems are proud to support Jennian Homes & The Heart Foundation of NZ.

For more information on this project visit www.goredforwomen.org.nz

Virtual Rockcote

11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Rockcote customers can now select the right colours for their home and renovations with confidence, thanks to Resene EzyPaint.
Originally launched as an easy interior and exterior paint specification system, EzyPaint gave people the opportunity to colour a range of buildings with a combination of colours and hues from the Resene range of paints.
However the platform has now been significantly upgraded.
Utilising high quality 3-dimensional, photo-reality imagery, both residential and commercial users can experiment by applying a variety of leading NZ building improvement products across both interior and exterior house surfaces.
Using this toolbox, the full range of Rockcote textures can be viewed realistically in a range of 3-D house and landscaping environments. You can even import imagery of your own home and experiment in the same way!
The system has an extensive gallery of products to choose from, incorporating basic information on each.
To download the view the Resene EzyPaint programme click through to the Resene website here.

Registered Master Builder Awards

11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Registered Master Builder House of the Year awards are a major showcase of construction work throughout New Zealand.

Every year Rockcote Systems supplies it exterior cladding solutions to many regional Registered Master Builder projects in various categories. This year was no different with many going on to win their respective regional categories and Regional Placemakers Supreme Award winners are heading off to Auckland for the Registered Master Builders national awards gala.

The following Rockcote Plastered residences have been awarded so far this year;

Southern

RMB Commercial Project of the Year
Rilean Construction (South Island) Ltd for the Novotel Gardens Hotel, Queenstown

Category Five – New homes $250,000 - $350,000
Silver Award
Dave Wootton Builder Ltd for a property in East Taieri, Mosgiel

Category Six – New Homes $350,000 - $450,000
Silver Award
Jennian Homes (Central Otago) Ltd for a property in Ranfurly

Canterbury

QBE Insurance Retail and Business Project

Category Winner
Contract Interiors for Aikmans Bar, Papanui, Christchurch

Category Eight - New Homes $650,000 - $1 Million

Gold Awards
Jim the Builder Ltd for a property in Papanui, Christchurch

Mark Prosser Builders Ltd for a property in Hororata
Metzger Builders Ltd for a property in Papanui, Christchurch
Horncastle Homes Ltd for a property in Prebbleton, Christchurch

Category Winner
Jim the Builder Ltd for a property in Papanui, Christchurch

Category Nine - New Homes over $1 Million

Gold Awards
D J Hewitt Builders Ltd for a property The Ridge, Christchurch

Silver Awards
D J Hewitt Builders Ltd for a property in Merivale, Christchurch
D J Hewitt Builders Ltd for a property in Fendalton, Christchurch

PlaceMakers Supreme Award - Jim the Builder Ltd for a property in Papanui, Christchurch

Timaru
RMB Commercial Project of the Year
Aorangi Homes (1995) Ltd for the New Education Facility - Health South Canterbury.
Category Eleven - James Hardie Show Home

Category Winner
Stonewood Homes Ashburton for a property in Washdyke, Timaru

Silver Awards
Stonewood Homes Ashburton for a property in Washdyke, Timaru

Nelson
PlaceMakers Supreme Award

Inhaus Ltd for a property in Little Kaiteriteri, Nelson – 5 Talisman Heights - (Job # 20463)

Bronze Awards
Endeavour Homes for a property in Monaco, Nelson

K Fowler Homes (Nelson) Ltd for a property in Wakefield, Nelson

Category Six – New Homes $350,000 - $450,000

Gold Awards
Inhaus Ltd for a property in Little Kaiteriteri, Nelson.
K Fowler Homes (Nelson) Ltd for a property in Richmond, Nelson.

Silver Awards
Inhaus Ltd for a property in The Wood, Nelson

James Hardie Show Home Award

Category Winner
Inhaus Ltd for a property in Stoke, Nelson

Category Twenty-Four - Sustainable Homes $500,000 - $1 Million
Category Winner
Carlton Richards Ltd for a property in Upper Moutere, Nelson

GIB Living Solutions® Award
Inhaus Ltd for a property in Stoke, Nelson

Four Seasons Homes & Leisure Outdoor Living Award
Inhaus Ltd for a property in Little Kaiteriteri, Nelson

Marlborough
Category Eight – New Homes $650,000 - $1 Million - Category Winner
Cavalier Homes Marlborough for a property in Marlborough Ridge, Blenheim.

Wellington

Category Seven – New Homes $450,000 - $650,000 Category Winner
S & J Mackay Builders Ltd for a property in Waikanae, Wellington

Silver Award
Jennian Homes Wellington Ltd for a property in Te Horo, Waikanae

Category Twenty-Four - Sustainable Homes $500,000 - $1 Million - Category Winner
S & J MacKay Builders Ltd for a property in Waikanae, Wellington

Masterton
PlaceMakers Supreme Award
D.R. Borman Ltd for a property in Gladstone

Palmerston North
Category 24 – Department of Building and Housing Sustainable Homes $500,000 - $1 Million

Category Winner
Signature Homes Palmerston North for a property in Halcombe.

Wellington

Mainzeal Property Construction Ltd
Bronze Award
Rimutaka Prison Drug Rehab Unit, Trentham

HawkesBay

Future proof build category

Homeworx Design & Build Ltd
(Showhome) Parklands in Napier

FlexCrete - sustainable construction

29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

'Creating products which support rather than erode the natural environment is key to our planets future'

FlexCrete combines the durability and strength of concrete.

FlexCrete is a complete exterior plaster cladding system designed for use over new or existing structures.

FlexCrete is a medium weight, fibre reinforced, lightweight concrete panel which is screw fixed over a 20mm drainage cavity and finished with Rockcote premium coatings.

FlexCrete is sustainable as it incorporates 40% 'new recyclable' material in the form of flyash, this material is traditionally discarded into landfills. Flyash is recognised as a premium additive to high performance structures in the concrete industry.

FlexCrete manufacture uses less energy than other lightweight AAC products inturn the resources required to achieve our lightweight concrete is considerably less.

FlexCrete, less really is more.

Click here for more information on FlexCrete

Rockcote Telecom Virtual Rugby Competition Winner

17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to Kieron Smith for being the 2008 Rockcote Telecom Virtual Rugby Competition Winner. Kieron is now the very proud owner of a Hawkes Bay Magpies Rugby Jersey. Well done Kieron!

Buy NZ Made Competition

07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Buy NZ Made Birthday Competition has successfully come to a close.
Out of the thousands of entries received the winners are:-

Ladies Indulgence Pack
Barbara Clarke - Christchurch

Junior Pack
Karen Taylor - Nelson

Main Prize Pack
Louise Morrison - Christchurch

Blokes Pack
Doreen Gordon - Taupo

There were also 6 Spot Prize winners namely:-
Peter Dilks, Christchurch
S, Russell, Northland
Margaretha Leonard, Auckland
Janice Groom, Napier
Jason Lucas, Te Awamutu
Jane Faulkner, Hamilton

Congratuations to all the winners and thank you for supporting the Buy NZ Made Campaign.

ProductSpec

16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The latest offering for clients to view our products on the internet. This resource has hundreds of products and services available for the Architecture and Design fraternity.

Click on the link to enter ProductSpec

Buy NZ Made

13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Rockcote Systems is pleased to announce our commitment to Buy NZ Made. Rockcote Systems are proud to confirm all Rockcote plaster, acrylic textures, flashings, & paints are all designed, developed and manufactured in New Zealand. For more information on the Buy NZ Made campaign click here

New Tasman Region representative

16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

We would like to welcome Mr Brendon Emms into the newly designated 'Tasman Region'
Brendon is based in Nelson out of the Resene ColorShop and will be responsible for sales and technical enquiries within the Tasman region which covers the West Coast, Nelson, Blenhiem, and through to Kaikoura in the East.
Everyone at Rockcote Resene wishes Brendon all the best in his new role.
Brendon can be contacted on 021 224 3505, or email brendon.emms@rockcote.co.nz

New Bay of Plenty Region representative

16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

We would like to welcome Mr Brendon Clarkson into the Bay of Plenty Region
Brendon is based in Tauranga and responsible for sales and technical enquiries within the B.o.P region which covers the Waikato, Corromandel, Tauranga, Rotorua, through to Whakatane in the South.
Everyone at Rockcote Resene wishes Brendon all the best in his new role.
Brendon can be contacted on 021 222 6000, or email brendon.clarkson@rockcote.co.nz

Claddings Institute of NZ

16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

CINZ is a small organisation that acts as a facilitator to bring together the resources of the many sectors that make up the claddings market. Over the last few years much of the focus has been on raising awareness the weather-tightness issue. Now the Institute’s focus is moving to education of the industry based on the latest available information. Rockcote Systems has a long standing involvment with this organisation. Mike Olds G.M. Rockcote Resene Ltd is a member of the CINZ executive.

www.cinz.org.nz

Milano Interiors - commercial project

16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The newly refurbished office space for Christchurch based solicitors Goodman Steven Tavendale Reid incorporated Rockcote Milano Interior finishes for the feature reception wall.
Milano MarbleStone, pre-coloured Resene Surrender was selected to provide a polished, solid concrete effect.
Applied over prepared GIB Board, by Christchurch based Registered Rockcote Plasterer Glen Munro (Properly Plastered).

Home Energy Rating helps home owners make smarter choices

18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

New Zealand home owners can now get independent, tailored information on how they can live in warmer, healthier homes that cost less to run.

Government Spokesperson on Energy Efficiency and Conservation Jeanette Fitzsimons today formally launched Home Energy Ratings in New Zealand.

Ms Fitzsimons says research shows 86 percent of homeowners are interested in information about how they can make their home more energy efficient, and 91 percent of people thought it would be useful to know how energy efficient a home was before they bought it.

"Most people wouldn't buy a used car without an AA check. Yet a home costs much more than a car, and lasts longer. Up till now there's been nowhere to go to get a similar check for your house, or for a house you are thinking of buying.

"This voluntary scheme will provide homeowners with the information they need to make informed choices around the way they use energy in their houses."

A home energy rating is an independent assessment of the energy performance of a home including how well the building's design, construction and orientation enables it to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature, and how efficient the space heating and water heating are. It is expressed as a star rating that will enable comparisons between one house and another. The assessment also includes expert recommendations about the most cost-effective ways to improve the home's energy efficiency and reduce energy costs.

"For people selling a home, it will help get value back for the investment you've made in insulation or solar water heating. It will also tell you what to do next to add to the sale value. For people buying, it will tell you how big your power bills are likely to be and help you avoid buying a lemon.

Home energy ratings are part of a package of Government action working towards warmer, drier, healthier homes with reduced energy costs for Kiwi families. Other initiatives include interest free loans and grants to install energy efficiency measures, and the ongoing insulation of low-income houses.

TradeSpec

28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Rockcote TradeSpec version 1.1 is now available direct from our website click here to view our latest tool to assist tradespeople, BCA's, & specifiers with application and installation instructions for our systems.

ADNZ Conference 2007

10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Rockcote is proud to be an industry partner to ADNZ - Architectural Designers of New Zealand.

This years conference is at the fantastic Couran Cove Resort, Queensland.

click here for more info on ADNZ

GREEN BUILD

03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Rockcote Systems is pleased to be listed on the lastest 'green' construction wesite - GreenBuild.

click here to enter GREEN BUILD

GreenBuild was created to provide a common portal for technical information on all building products and materials used in New Zealand. We strive to provide you with all the information you require when choosing products

Designed to encourage best practice, GreenBuild provides you with the following benefits:

* A comprehensive database of building products and materials
* Access to enhanced product page listings, compliance information and links to specifications.
* The ability to compare products quickly and easily according to their environmental performance.
* Direct links to leading organisations in the industry

Rockcote Resene Monotek System

03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Rockcote is pleased to announce the inclusion of our latest system to the market - Rockcote Resene Monotek® System.
Our fully BRANZ appraised textured finishing system is now available for use around New Zealand.

click here to view our BRANZ appraisal - 500 (2007)

Rockcote Systems are an official James Hardie - Jointing and Textured Finished System Partner

The E2/AS1 requires the jointings and texture coatings to be tested as EM4 on the substrate on which they are intended to be applied. Monotek® Sheet Cladding has been tested with different jointing and texture coating products. These texture coating systems have passed the EM4 test requirements and comply with the E2/AS1 requirements.

2007 Awards Announced

01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The National Rockcote Systems Annual Conference Awards 2007 took place in Nelson 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 -
Colin Chhour - Colin Plastering Ltd, Auckland
Bruce Karton - Karton Brick & Blocklaying Ltd, Timaru
Kevin McCann - Colormark Ltd, Invercargill
Walter Wilson - Walter Wilson Exterior Plasterers, Christchurch
Gerry Wynands - Wynands Masonry, Napier
Steve Hutchinson - Plasta Solutions, Masterton
Keith Whitlow - Plastertech Systems Ltd, Auckland
Brent Pascoe - Bream Bay Coatings, Whangarei
Terry Wells - Terry Texture Coatings Ltd, Auckland

Renovation Award
Donald Dring - Totara Plastered Coatings, Kapiti Coast

ECO panel Award
Glenn Munro - Properly Plastered, Christchurch

Multi Unit award
Steve Harley - Central Plastering, Palmerston North

Group Housing Awards
Glen Munro - Properly Plastered, Christchurch
Chris Jordan - Christian Jordan Plasterers Christchurch
Rob Krom - Krom's Plastering & Tiling, Christchurch
Craig Bishop - The Finishing Company, Ashburton
Al Turner - Al's Plastering, Blenhiem
Grant Waters - D & G Plasterers, Nelson
Todd Adlam - Precision Plastering, Nelson
Gerry Wynands - Wynands Masonry, Napier
Brent Pascoe - Bream Bay Coatings, Auckland

Commercial Project Award
Greg Flannery - Architectural Plastering Services, Dunedin

Milano Interior Award
Arnon Langridge - On The Wall Plastering, Kerikeri

Rockcote Plastering Excellence Award
Craig Sullivan - The Plastering People Ltd, Christchurch
Elvis Williams - Reddwill Plastering Ltd, Wellington
Greg Flannery - Architectural Plastering Services, Dunedin
Steve Harley - Central Plastering Ltd, Palmerston North
Chris Jordan - Christian Jordan Plasterers Ltd, Christchurch
Julian Robertson - Get Plastered, Christchurch
Glenn Munro - Properly Plastered Ltd, Christchurch
Donald Dring - Totara Plastered Coatings Ltd, Kapiti Coast

Rockcote Business Achievment Awards
Grant Waters - D & G Plasterers, Nelson
Murray Reid - Murray Reid Plasterers, Christchurch
Todd Adlam - Precision Plastering Ltd, Nelson
Greg Proudfoot - Greg Proudfoot Plastering, Christchurch

Rockcote House of the Year - Chris Jordan- Christian Jordan Plasterers, Christchurch

Rookie of the Year - Brendan Taylor - Combined Contracting Ltd, Levin

Regional Master Plasterer of the Year - Northern
Damian Hawkes - Creative Textures (NZ) Ltd, Auckland

Regional Master Plasterer of the Year - Central
Gerry Wynands - Wynands Masonry, Napier

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

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

Reduce Reuse - sustainable systems

06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Rockcote Systems - Reduce Reuse labelled products incorporate new recyclable materials into various Rockcote products.

The new recyclables would have previously been discarded to the local refuse station, as they had no further use. Over ten years ago we developed products & systems that incorporate these 'new' waste products.
Rockcote LiteRock Solid Render was our first Reduce Reuse product. Developed over 10 years ago. In this time we have incorporated over 10,000 cubic metres of new recyclable, re-ground EPS into this render that would have been previously dumped.

Out latest introduction to our Reduce Reuse range is Rockcote MAX Render - designed for use over masonry & clay brick construction. We will be releasing further updates on this new product in the coming weeks.

These Rockcote Solutions minimise our impact on the environment ensuring we don't compromise -
Strength, Durability, or Integrity.

New Technical Manual release

05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The latest Rockcote Systems Technical Manual is being released in mid September 2007.

We have re-formatted the entire technical manual which includes the all new Rockcote RenderSpec & Rockcote TradeSpec documents. The manuals are available as direct download from our website, click here to access website, CD Rom, or more traditional hard copy manuals. click here to request our latest information.

If you have any questions regarding our latest information we can be contacted on 0800 50 70 40.

Rockcote Systems 2007 National Conference

28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Celebrating our 20th Anniversary - Our National conference, is happening in sunny Nelson this year from September 19th - 23rd.

We look forward to introducing our latest information, and identifying future projects which will be released to our national contractor network in 2008.
We have feature presentations from Dept's of Labour, and Building & Housing, Nick Nightingale, Managing Director Resene Group, Bob Cameron Managing Director of Rockcote Australia, , Mike Olds, General Manager Rockcote Systems, & Simon Petrie National Sales Manager, Rockcote Systems.

TRENDS Guide

23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The latest Rockcote brochure various projects that have featured in Trends Magazine over the past 12 months.

This publication shows, interior, exterior, commercial, and residential applications.

A great way to see where and how Rockcote products have been applied most recently.

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

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.

click here to enter EBOSS

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

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

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