1 Nov 12 7:50 AM

According to http://www.nzs.com/new-zealand-weather/auckland/auckland-city/ your figure above is pretty much right, Auckland gets 2,060 sunshine hours annually. I don't think it is as simple as just u......read more

11 Jun 12 8:55 AM

NZ's Ventilation code for residential homes is NZS4303 which specifies that not less that an area of not less than 5% of the floor space must be in openable windows OR a mechanical device that provide......read more

28 Aug 11 12:28 PM

I am interested to know of opinions regarding the various 'quality' and therefore / price differences in the Valve regulated and gel varieties of storage batteries about. I am going down the low mante......read more

27 Aug 11 9:57 PM

I don't mind sharing my experience and what i have learnt for free, but i'm not going to waste my time with nonsense. Sensible positive questions please otherwise i've got better things to spend my ti......read more

11 Apr 11 6:40 PM

i looked into the use of all types of insulation before installing in my home, when i did my research i found many web articles regarding the use of formaldehyde in fibreglass insulation, albeit ALL a......read more

20 Dec 10 9:42 AM

cheers for that....read more

20 Dec 10 8:49 AM

Hi Pete, I agree.....for me, everyone is a suspect, even yourself or Ecobob....this is why I won't recommend Ecobob to my clients as a resource. steve@timbercrete...read more

20 Dec 10 7:49 AM

Hi anon, You'll see that my post 18th Dec retains the anon facility, but it establishes a method of accountability....are you in favour of that? If there is no fear of being lambasted with defamatory......read more

20 Dec 10 7:17 AM

I like posting anonymously. I can give useful information without being flamed for it and having a bunch of people who are not expert in a field trying to tell me I am wrong which can affect my reputa......read more

20 Dec 10 6:55 AM

This is probably a stupid question but....if you have a grid tied solar power system and there is a power cut - what happens? Do you have any power? Also does anyone know if there is a system that co......read more

19 Dec 10 8:31 PM

If blocks are strapped and lined with gib on the inside does that negate the thermal mass advantage? ...read more

19 Dec 10 6:21 PM

Any one know how to convert USA R-values to NZ/Aussie R-values? Many thanks; steve@timbercrete...read more

18 Dec 10 9:46 PM

What are the best products, cladding, interior linings, glazing etc for soundproofing a newly built part of a house for a studio? Max...read more

18 Dec 10 9:13 PM

Err, I think you have your calculations wrong. To generate 8kw per day for grid tie you require 2kw peak PV array not 25. Generally the daily power generation is approx 4 x the peak. Mike...read more

18 Dec 10 7:16 PM

Hi, Just wondering if anyone on here has had any experience with Insulfoarm: www.insulfoamNZ.co.nz Or any thoughts on that process for insulation. They are a lot more expensive than batts so I'm wonde......read more

18 Dec 10 3:36 PM

Hiya - the cost per m2 was pretty close to $1000. But that's with most building work done by ourselves and a basic finish. Hope that helped :-)...read more

18 Dec 10 12:59 PM

IP tracking is a waste of time and money. Make registration with a genuine email address mandatory and offenders can be removed by admin and banned. Also - posts should be able to be deleted by admin.......read more

18 Dec 10 12:53 PM

I must say that I've certainly become a lot more interested in Timbercrete and I too would like to see the updates to the website as that's where I find most of my information on the web. I've looked ......read more

18 Dec 10 7:53 AM

Many thanks for these comments Thanks Pete for the link; I had a feeling that Ecobob is currently a sitting duck for someone to sue him whilst the Forum remains in this current state; Refer one of the......read more

17 Dec 10 10:37 PM

Fair Trading Act deals with among other things misleading product performance and testing claims Best that technical information glitches get pointed out and sorted before anyone gets mislead Also foo......read more

17 Dec 10 9:57 PM

$20 is about the same cost as Proxy IP Might be better to simply require registration like every other half decent forum It would be a sad day for democracy if forum sponsors were to decide which IP's......read more

17 Dec 10 8:53 PM

If Ecobob can post the bank details (if not a security risk) then we could deposit as well feel inclined. The real problem though is allowing people to post as anon, I expect changing that may be more......read more

17 Dec 10 8:39 PM

Sorry, I was going on the information on your website. I now realize that your were referring to your new block and not the 200mm that you used to make. I still can't see what your initial "promo......read more

17 Dec 10 7:45 PM

Hi folks, I have made a request for the IP address's of the poster that is taking over this forum; Having an IP address would enable offending posters to be tracked down. Here is Ecobob's response; &q......read more

17 Dec 10 6:53 PM

Hi anon, You've blessed Timbercrete again. The reference that you give from the aussie website will tell readers that Timbercrete is made from a waste product. Isn't it fantastic that Timbercrete is d......read more

17 Dec 10 6:32 PM

Timbercrete Australia states "Timbercrete is predominately made from a waste product. As the name suggests “Timbercrete”, timber waste such as sawdust and or wood chip is the main ingredient (Oth......read more

17 Dec 10 6:30 PM

Hi anon, Gee my friend, you're really blessing Timbercrete by keeping our name in the forum. Many thanks for pointing out the reference from our website; I have forgotten to update that. The facts are......read more

17 Dec 10 5:58 PM

stu ASKED "don't they also make a block with polystyrene?" Timbercrete NZ website gives the answer "An alternative is a new block we are currently developing which allows outside cobble......read more

17 Dec 10 2:22 PM

what are you trying to prove here. can't quite get why you're giving timbercrete such a hard time? don't they also make a block with polystyrene? why don't you contact steve directly & have it out wit......read more

17 Dec 10 1:22 PM

900 kg/m3 180 kg/m2 0.234 W/mK R 0.85 m2K/W 1100 kg/m3 220 kg/m2 0.414 W/mK R 0.48 m2K/W ...read more

17 Dec 10 10:36 AM

Thanks for all the comments - that makes it a lot clearer for me Max...read more

17 Dec 10 10:35 AM

Hi the first anon 10.37,....the seconds anon @ 10.37 is correct; Code is 215kg/m2 of external wall area. Isn't this anon business a bloody joke!!!.. Timbercrete 200mm thick wall is >215kg/m2; therefor......read more

17 Dec 10 10:28 AM

I think you mean m2 not m3!...read more

17 Dec 10 10:20 AM

NZS 4218 definition of thermal mass 215 kg/m3 Australian Building Code definition of thermal mass 220 kg/m3 180 kg/m3 is therefore not thermal mass...read more

17 Dec 10 8:00 AM

Hi anon, Steve from Timbercrete here. Quite frankly, by keeping our product at the forefront of this forum, you're actually giving us good publicity. Keep it up my friend To date, Timbercrete has had......read more

16 Dec 10 9:38 PM

Anon 8:08 or stuw In a free country I can say my opinion and it was my experience at the homeshow. And I am just a consumer who didn't like this unjustified aggressive talk. But I don't really ne......read more

16 Dec 10 8:09 PM

Stuff is only 'waste' if it is thrown away like the meaningless comments from one of the anon posters who clearly has another agenda with throwaway comments that attack legitimate businesses and produ......read more

16 Dec 10 7:09 PM

hi been following ecobob for a while now. to anon 8.11am. you're not hurting steve or timbercrete at all. at least steve is prepared to put his name to his comment whereas you lurk in the shadows. to ......read more

16 Dec 10 4:48 PM

I think you will find that the majority of architects and architectural designers worthy of the title have a good level of understanding of energy efficiency and the need for increased sustainability ......read more

16 Dec 10 12:12 PM

Dean, wish you could influence all those architects who just don't want any change :-))...read more

16 Dec 10 8:03 AM

yeah, what Pete said re' insulation. You need to look at the whole beast. walls, windows, floor and ceiling. With regard to cladding, if your worried about a leaky building remember 9/10th's of the ba......read more

16 Dec 10 7:12 AM

@ steve@timbercrete A while ago I was standing at your stand at the homeshow and I have overheard a conversation you had with someone about AAC. What I have heard from you there was just short of ......read more

15 Dec 10 8:20 PM

Thanks for the reply Pete. I think the insulation was a type of shredded paper type product. I guess with a cavity there wouldn't be a problem with any product and weatherboards wouldn't raise the con......read more

15 Dec 10 6:13 PM

Great story and I bet the pleasure you're getting from the insulation is moreso because of what you did to install it. There's nothing quite like action and just chipping away at things until they are......read more

15 Dec 10 4:15 PM

Hi Leo, It's great to hear your affirmation for Dean, but the 'anons' posts go well beyond 'the negatives' Yesterdays anon post of 4.16pm was a direct attack at Deans professionalism & character! Take......read more

15 Dec 10 3:12 PM

I agree with Leo's comments. I also appreciate Dean sharing some of his knowledge with us...for free! Nick ...read more

15 Dec 10 10:01 AM

I'm trying to understand the value of R values for my house. If a double glazed window is below the required R values for cladding then wouldn't any heat loss from them mean the high value elsewhere w......read more

14 Dec 10 6:50 PM

Dean, go for the jugular.....I agree that the 'anons' "contribute nothing but baseless derogatory comments to a forum"..... look at the comment in relation to NZS4218 earlier today & then a ......read more

14 Dec 10 6:23 PM

Hint, hint 'Original' NZS 4214:1977 Shows how much you know about the building code insulation requirements and the background to the thermal mass excuses Personally I find use of the 'stick built' te......read more

14 Dec 10 4:35 PM

So you think there is no moisture problem there? All our walls and insulation are perfecty working as they are. You must be a dreamer...read more