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Timber slat decks – safety focus
This bulletin replaces Bulletin 489 Timber slat decks/ balconies and covers part four of seven sections, which focus deck safety - from...
Mar 1, 20234 min read


Composite decking
While timber is still a hard Kiwi favourite for decking – which we’ll focus on next issue – landscapers tell us that more and more...
Dec 22, 20222 min read


Unique applications, unique rustic timbers
Just as every home and family has a story, so does every rustic timber supplied by Interlink Limited. Find out more about the diverse...
Dec 22, 20222 min read


Timber slat decks –Part one
The following information covers the first three sections from a new BRANZ bulletin, which replaces Bulletin 611 Timber slat decks. NZ...
Dec 22, 20224 min read


Retaining walls
Is a retaining wall really needed? Is a consent needed? Does the Building Code apply to the construction of retaining walls? Find out all...
Nov 1, 20224 min read


PlaceMakers landscaping catalogue 2022
It’s back and bursting with ideas for any landscaped area or garden! With six pages of decking, seven pages of retaining, 14 pages of...
Nov 1, 20224 min read


Paving & pathways
Fed up with the same old same old? Looking for something new and exciting to make a patio or pathway really stand out? PlaceMakers has...
Sep 1, 20222 min read


Diving into pool production
Is your client craving a spa pool to escape the cold, or planning for refreshing dips come summer? Creating successful outdoor swimming...
Jul 1, 20224 min read


Decking @ PlaceMakers
Decking sales have skyrocketed since Covid-19 hit, with many consumers choosing to spend their holiday money upgrading their landscaping...
May 1, 20224 min read


Timber decks – common problems and repairs
Exposed to the elements, timber decks frequently need repairs to stay looking good and remain safe to use. While most landscapers are...
May 1, 20226 min read


Best of both worlds
Permeable concrete pavement offers a perfect crossroads for those seeking environmentally friendly alternatives in a higher density...
May 1, 20222 min read


Be part of the solution
Interlink offers landscapers a simple yet sustainable way to make an impact in their work – using sustainably sourced, reclaimed timber...
Mar 1, 20222 min read


Resene names its Maestros
2021’s Colour Maestros have been recognised for their innovative use of colour at the annual Resene awards ceremony Auckland Council...
Mar 1, 20223 min read


Retaining walls
Is a retaining wall really needed? Is a consent needed? Does the Building Code apply to the construction of retaining walls? Find out all...
Feb 28, 20224 min read


Paving Units – part 3
Paving units of concrete, clay, brick, timber, stone or tile are popular and attractive options, though it’s essential they are installed...
Jan 1, 20225 min read


Paving Units - Part 2
Paving units of concrete, clay, brick, timber, stone or tile are popular and attractive options, though it’s essential they are installed...
Nov 1, 20216 min read


Paving Units - Part 1
Paving units of concrete, clay, brick, timber, stone or tile are popular and attractive options, though it’s essential they are installed...
Sep 1, 20215 min read


Functional fences
Fences, screens and walls are fundamental aspects of landscape design and construction, defining borders, creating spaces and providing various degrees of privacy and protection from the elements – here are some tips you can offer your clients to overcome any fencing hurdles If a fence is to be built on a common boundary, both neighbours are obliged to each contribute an amount equivalent to at least half the cost of a standard ‘reasonably satisfactory’ fence. The proportion
Jul 1, 20216 min read


Show your true colours!
The Resene Total Colour Awards, which recognise outstanding use of colour, are open until 30 June, with various categories and prizes to...
May 1, 20211 min read


It’s raining again...
Placing concrete correctly isn’t rocket science, but there are a few pitfalls to avoid to get a structurally strong and aesthetically...
May 1, 20213 min read
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