Case Studies
The range of Conqra Eziyaka concrete foundation products have been tried and tested on hundreds of installations throughout New Zealand.
Here are some recent case studies showing Eziyaka products at work.
New Look EZI-YAKAs
New Shape Change and Kiln Drying With a change to a more advanced mechanical manufacturing process the EZI-YAKA PRE-CAST CONCRETE FOUNDATION PAD is now 12 sided: ( DODECAGON ) This is also backed up with immediate 24hr kiln drying to...read more »
The Ultimate Solution To High Water Table Protection
STEP 1: Apply a Conqra Apache free control vapour barrier slip joint sleeve to the subgrade/surface using Thermakraft’s Premium jointing tape. STEP 2: Apply Thermakraft’s Orange Thermathene 300 micron underlay. STEP 3: Apply a second Conqra Apache along with either...read more »
Eziyaka BRANZ Appraisal equates to easier building product compliance
On 11 December 2023, the Building (Building Product Information Requirements) Regulations 2022 will commence. The new regulations require building product manufacturers, wholesalers, merchants and distributors to provide information about how building products contribute to compliance with the Building Code. The...read more »
The versatility of the ‘Conqra Apache’
The Conqra Apache was originally designed to protect and seal where penetrations are made in underfloor underlays, also known as damp-proofing membranes. Typically these occur around plumbing, drainage or electrical penetrations. In the scenario shown, the Apache has been used...read more »
The ultimate under-slab waterproofing protection system
Thankyou Kalmar and Ignite Architecture for your continued support of the combination of the Conqra 250micron Apache and the Thermakraft 300micron concrete slab underlay shown on this site photo for the Metlifecare project in Kerikeri Northland. The combination of these...read more »
All this in just 1 day. Large pole installation made easy!
A builder contacted us about using the Eziyaka pre-cast concrete foundation pad system after a retaining wall installer guided him to the product and its benefits. We discussed the following points of which many are identified in the picture. Step...read more »
How does a 1 man team install large treated timber poles without booking a trip to the chiropractor?
SOLUTION: He has the Eziyaka pre-cast concrete foundation pads delivered with his pole order, as most timber merchants are now stocking Eziyakas. The 7-day cure and 28-31Mpa crushing strength provides a firm base to take the direct weight of these...read more »
Apache and Bedford Homes
PROBLEM: Did you notice in the conditions of your building consent how your designer or Engineer has specified the detailing around your plumbing penetrations? ANSWER: Bedford Homes of Auckland did and with duty of care they contacted Conqra’s head office...read more »
The bright orange of the Apache is synonymous with safety and a quality vapour barrier slip joint Copy
When we first launched the Conqra Apache 4yrs ago, our target market was the residential builder. Now the commercial market is making a play with so many levels of penetrations that the speed at which an Apache can be installed...read more »
Eziyaka concrete pads provide the solution
Problem/task: A builder was tasked with installing large tanalised poles into 3mtr deep excavations, on a sloping site, up a steep driveway. When the engineer arrived to inspect the excavation holes prior to the poles being installed, he asked the...read more »
The bright orange of the Apache is synonymous with safety and a quality vapour barrier slip joint
When we first launched the Conqra Apache, our target market was the residential builder. Now the commercial market is making a play with so many levels of penetrations that the speed at which an Apache can be installed is a...read more »
Why did we pick SAFETY ORANGE as the colour of our Apache plumbing sleeves?
Answer: SAFETY: Whether it be a commercial site like shown here or a residential site, a vertical penetration is nothing short of a trip hazard!!! Most morning toolbox meetings start off discussing the usual trips, slips and falls as hazards...read more »
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