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.
Eziyaka pre-cast concrete foundation pads save client/contractor thousands
This site is classic Eziyaka, where the owner of this rural property was looking for a solution to overcome difficult site access and comply with the 100mm of concrete that the engineer had specified under the large tana poles. Whilst...read more »
Eziyaka concrete pads organise a difficult site
Question: Why does a difficult site like this, using large foundation poles, look so organised? LEARN MORE ABOUT EZIYAKA Answer: The clue is in the bottom left-hand corner of the photo. The stack of concrete disks are known as EZIYAKA...read more »
Poor installation of membranes around service ducts.
What's the solution?
Problem: Passed the pre-pour inspection from all parties and “good to go” really? We can do better than this surely! The Solution: The answer to all four is to use a Conqra Apache! D.P.M. cut too short showing the GAP.7...read more »
How to seal underfloor service ducts effectively during construction
Answer: The team at Kalmar construction have become increasingly innovative with their architects to come up with a solution and the pic says it all. Using the Conqra Apache sealed to the wall using quality tape from Thermacraft the problem...read more »
A sea of orange
The ultimate solution to underfloor and plumbing penetration waterproofing
Another commercial site where the architects have used a combination of the Conqra Apache in tandem with the Thermathene Orange 300 damp proof membrane as the ultimate solution to underfloor and plumbing penetration waterproofing.
Spot the difference
The difference a pre-cast concrete foundation pad makes.
Q: Why does one builder use a lot of bracing to install a retaining wall and another not? A: The builder who used the Eziyaka pre-cast concrete foundation pad installed his posts in 4hrs. The one who didn't took 16hrs....read more »
The multiple uses of a Conqra Apache
Apache used within the asbestos encapsulation process
When the inventor of the Conqra Apache first came up with the concept, he never in his wildest dreams thought that it would have been used within the asbestos encapsulation process. Funnelling water from a minor leak This image shows...read more »
Apache commercial application
Custom made Apache can solve architects' waterproofing solutions.
Commercial Waterproofing solutions Leading architectural firms are specifying Apache at commercial sites in Auckland and Christchurch. Apache is cleverly being used for in-ground beam service ducts. Apache and Thermakraft tape make the ultimate waterproof sealing combination.
Apache installation from a repeat customer
A Housing NZ development
Another residential installation of Conqra Apache Access Concrete, based in Auckland, has been using the Conqra Apache for this Housing NZ development. Jason Grey and his father Murray have been keen advocates from Apache's inception back in 2013 and is...read more »
Conqra EZIYAKA
Private residence, Titirangi, Auckland
The challenge With the potential to become a builder’s nightmare, this Park Road project had difficult access, a steeply sloping site, and construction over three levels. Two diggers were required to prepare platforms for construction of a pole house and...read more »
Conqra APACHE
Commercial retail building, Lincoln Road, West Auckland
The challenge Poor ground conditions, in particular a high-water table, presented serious obstacles to the construction of a concrete raft foundation on this West Auckland site. The design required dozens of penetrations of the concrete slab which raised the question,...read more »
Conqra STUNNA
Premium domestic residence, Orewa
The challenge An innovative European-inspired design required the construction of a concrete raft floor as an alternative to a suspended timber mid floor. The size of the dwelling, large open spaces in the lower level and extensive decks, combined with...read more »
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