16 May 13 7:13 AM

I have long been marketing the benefits if the effect on the occupants health along with the monitory savings made to the homeowner and the taxpayers. Take a step further to the productivity of the oc......read more

16 May 13 6:53 AM

If 10mm of Marmex makes that much difference, then how much better do you think the Cornerstone's fully Insulated Edge beam would be with approximately 50mm. There is no reason it can't go with the ri......read more

27 Nov 11 10:40 PM

Should have mentioned that the Cornerstone Building system is comparable in price with the insulated standard timber frame so there would definitely be savings in excess of Mike Basset- Smiths analysi......read more

27 Nov 11 10:35 PM

Well presented article "Mike Basset- Smith". I await with baited breath as these panels become more affordable. "Lutba" Mentioned spending the $15000 on insulation, but using Corn......read more

18 Sep 11 1:06 AM

New Zealand Green Building Council meets with industry players Mon 19th Sept to discuss the Christchurch Residential Rebuild. Through the"Share an Idea" program the people of Christchurch ar......read more

12 Sep 11 12:34 AM

Congratulations Bob... Another nice light airy design for the sun. Nice touch with the insert of timber flooring defining the lounge area. Do the high windows have some kind of blind to help from losi......read more

11 Sep 11 11:14 PM

Kiwis that go to the effort of inventing building systems, going through all the hoops to bring their wares to the marketplace, products which are far superior than the status quo, we often don't get ......read more

11 Sep 11 9:14 PM

Steve, I am aware how much you would have put into getting your product off the ground, so best wishes across the ditch... Kia Kaha....read more

22 Jun 11 2:44 AM

@Phil, I agree with your comments & BRANZ on this point. Having used the ribraft floors in projects with Cornerstone Building system in the 90's when it first came out, I saw the lack of insulation to......read more

4 Jun 11 9:17 PM

Pete: This must mean you have real energy efficient data finally....Not the frustration of calculating all the variables, then using programs that lock into certain parameters. Are you entering the da......read more

4 Jun 11 1:01 PM

Nikoftime: Do search for "Pete" on these forums he is doing the real deal thermal monitoring of his house which has a highly insulated building envelope. He used the Cornerstone Building sys......read more

4 Jun 11 2:52 AM

Hello Zimmerer I could not find the Company information that you suggested perhaps it has been removed? or I wasn't searching correctly. If this is fact then maybe you should have the support informat......read more

14 Sep 10 1:30 AM

Just call your local council as they are dangerous. we should all be standing up to ban these lights as they do not last the distance advertised. The white lights which give off better light are harde......read more

7 Mar 10 1:37 AM

Dean one of the issues with the Aluminium windows is the mitre joints breaking their seal in the aluminium due to movement in transport, installation and possibly expansion and contraction. UPVD are w......read more

2 Mar 10 12:46 AM

The Link would help http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2010/02/spectacular-brazilian-treehouses-by-casa-na-arvore.php...read more

2 Mar 10 12:46 AM

Treehugger is an interesting site, you might enjoy this link as well ....I wonder how they get these through council? :-)...read more

2 Mar 10 12:41 AM

Here is the link... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/02/amazing-house-made-entirely-of-plastic-bottles-from-argentina-photos.php...read more

3 Jan 10 4:44 PM

Anonymous... We do have to import of course, I just think that if one can get the same quality of product in NZ then there is no sense. The main objection is to throw away items or products not suitab......read more

3 Jan 10 2:31 PM

Toddy, Accepted that your question is about Stud walls but see that Steve has already broached the subject of SIPS, so you could take a look at the "Cornerstone Building system" which is a S......read more

25 Oct 09 1:55 AM

What part of the country are you in? Usually these homes are reaching higher values especially with high insulation values. Burnett and Associates in Christchurch are familier with valuing such homes.......read more

25 Oct 09 1:43 AM

I should have mentioned the most important is the design to the sun and keep it simple as most odf the old plans from the 70's-90's we designed better to capture the sun than some of the more recent p......read more

25 Oct 09 1:32 AM

Anything is possible as mentioned previously... I know of a house in Wanaka built using the Cornerstone System just recently which was between $14-1500/m2. Perhaps go to this site so that you can make......read more

12 Sep 09 12:15 AM

Of course Rex is correct and obviously knows the regulations. He is taking the time to add to the thread so good on him for his honesty. None of us really likes to be constrained, but I guess we need ......read more

5 Aug 09 2:16 AM

Interesting??? "Cornerstone building system" is not a building company but rather a product, a structural wall system requiring cladding just like timber frame construction to weatherproof i......read more

5 Aug 09 1:45 AM

Try "Polycut" in Buchannans Road, Sockburn...read more

5 Aug 09 1:43 AM

Hi phptec You could very easily use a polystyrene block foundation the same as you would lay a concrete block foundation to get the edge foundation...most builders would be able to manage that. Otherw......read more

5 Aug 09 1:33 AM

Would you like a boiler system which can heat your hot water and space heating together, via radiators or underfloor heating, that can be run off solid fuel or diesel? Just trying to identify what sor......read more

17 Jul 09 10:38 PM

Thanks Anonomous, Apology accepted...You are to be congratulated on being big enough to do so and also for the fact that you are questioning the way we build here, and looking for the most energy effi......read more

17 Jul 09 12:53 AM

Hi Anonymous1414 When you ask questions and people give the time to answer to those questions, with first hand knowledge of both of the questions, does it matter if you are pointed in a direction of......read more

17 Jul 09 12:29 AM

Hello Anonymous, If this is what you are looking for you might even like to call the number on the picture to recieve a brochure with more information... Cheers...read more

17 Jul 09 12:16 AM

Hi Anonymous Sorry nothing sinister intended, you asked a question and rather than place contact information, I suggested you might like to go to the Cornerstone site so that you can get some info on ......read more

15 Jul 09 6:24 PM

Check out Cornerstone Building systems site http://www.4-cornerstone.com as I saw some on their site amoungst the many home photes they have. ...read more

15 Jul 09 6:19 PM

Miranda these requirements are the regulations for all of the South Island and the central North Island for our own benefit. For far too long New Zealanders have shivered in our homes not knowing any ......read more

15 Jul 09 5:32 PM

The Te Wera is a boiler of this nature try going to http://www.4-cornerstone.com as the last I heard they had access to these fantastic machines...read more

15 Jul 09 5:29 PM

Contact http://4-cornerstone.com and request in technical info...read more

15 Jul 09 5:21 PM

Hi Anon I meant to say that the R value required for solid construction calls for 3.6 in the roof space. and miss guided you on the website for Cornerstone Building system. it is http://www.4-corner......read more

15 Jul 09 3:01 PM

Is it worth it...If Cornerstone it is definately worth it as there is no extra cost to having an Rvalue of 4.3 for 200mm and 5.75 for a 250mm thick wall...This is not rocket science.... ...read more

15 Jul 09 2:59 PM

Hi ..I know the house and the Lithuanian you speak of, and the Cornerstone Building system so can give feedback. The materials for this house came from Lithuania, so who knows what that method migh......read more

15 Jul 09 2:37 PM

The main part for an eco house is to use products with High insulation value....maybe take a look at the Cornerstone Building system site http://www.4-cornerstone.com where there is also some standard......read more

28 May 09 4:02 AM

If you want to use a devise for heating water you might like to consider the Te Wera Boiler system which is super efficient. That is if you do not need it to cook with......read more

18 Mar 09 10:11 PM

Thanks for the program info I have downloaded it...Have you used this for consenting plans through council at all?...read more

18 Mar 09 9:31 PM

In reference to Fire and EPS it would pay to take a look at the technical info on the Cornerstone Building System Website, as they had fire tests on their product at BRANZ which proved their system fo......read more

18 Mar 09 9:09 PM

Knightbuilt, Where does the R value of 5.5 for the Kingspan product come from? The 100mm of polystyrene according to the Plastics Institute of NZ, BRANZ information and Australian info rate Medium gra......read more

21 Aug 08 12:10 AM

Hi Have you heard about Jonny Bowdens book"150 Healthiest Foods on earth" Just google it , it may help you to decide what you want. My son put me onto it and consequently I bought books for......read more

21 Aug 08 12:01 AM

Hi Paul If you work of A frames and plank you should be able to leverage a couple of t frames maybe cover the top with underlay so it doesn't slip. Failing that you could use some clamps onto the exis......read more

20 Aug 08 12:21 AM

Hi Suzie If you are going off grid then you will need to have a high spec insulated house, and hot water heating covered. The Te Wera boiler system will do space and water heating if you have access t......read more

19 Aug 08 11:55 PM

Hi Dell You really just need to weigh up all the materials and ask the right questions. Some products say they are eco as it is the buzz word of the century. 1. What is the R value of the product? The......read more

19 Aug 08 11:30 PM

Hello Ari Have you completed your design? It really depends on how much heat you actually require, Great you have an insulated floor! Make sure that the edge of the floor and foundation are also insul......read more

19 Aug 08 11:10 PM

Hi Paul You could glue pre painted gib or thin customwood ie 4.5mm scribed at the joints, directly to the 50mm polystyrene with HOLDFAST Gorilla grip. Stack your sheets on top of each other to assist ......read more

19 Aug 08 1:12 AM

Hi Paul If you have exposed rafters and wish to keep them the you could simply insulate between them as you will have installed the under floor Xpol for instance. 100mm would be better though. You cou......read more