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Technical Information

Porotherm

Porotherm Installation Guide

The Porotherm Installation Guide includes everything you need to know about the Porotherm System and its installation.

Porotherm Core Range


Porotherm Core Range #1	Porotherm Core Range #2

Porotherm Thermal Training

PowerPoint Presentation to the right outlines the basic principles of the thermal technology of Porotherm clay blocks. While this is in English, it is primarily directed to a French audience – however, the wall construction blocks are used worldwide.

This thermal report has been conducted by Thermal & Acoustic Engineer, Lubos Krajci of Soundtherm. He has a PhD in Civil Engineering and is a Member of the Passive House Institute of New Zealand.

DRYFIX versus Mortar

The Future of construction has arrived.

Widely accepted in Europe for nearly a decade, POROTHERM DRYFIX SYSTEM is a technologically advanced building system that improves productivity, saves costs and water, and paves the way for the faster building of walls. It also ensures minimum use of scarce resources and a cleaner and healthier working environment.

DRYFIX, when used with POROTHERM clay blocks (which are 60% lighter, possess high compressive strength and provide high thermal insulation) forms a combination with unparalleled benefits.

(Reference: Wienerberger)

Porotherm versus Other Construction Materials

As a complete building solution, the Porotherm system offers properties and efficiencies that can be favourably compared to virtually every building fabric on the market.

Reference: Wienerberger


Porotherm versus Concrete Masonry	Porotherm versus Light Steel Frame


Porotherm versus Timber Frame	Porotherm versus AAC Thin Joint

Wall Comparison Sheet – Costings per square metre face wall area based on retail (Rawlinson’s)

These figures have been compiled by a qualified Quantity Surveyor, Construction Cost Consultants – based on Rawlinson’s retail figures.
All figures are exclusive of GST and freight. The labour cost is calculated at an average of $55.00 p/hr.
Each component has been included to provide an accurate comparative cost for each construction method.
No openings or finishing items have been included as individual selection will alter the finished price per sq/m.
This is a base construction price only for a finished wall including materials and labour.
The final cost will be subject to design complexity.

Technical Detail Sheets


Standart Porotherm Technical Details #1	Standart Porotherm Technical Details #2

Porotherm Seismic Info and Peer Review

Peer review Porotherm masonry construction (March 2017)

By: Jason Ingham
Professor of Structural Engineering, QuakeCoRE Flagship Leader, Natural Hazards Research Platform Theme Leader, President, Structural Engineering Society of NZ

Building Code Compliance Report

Peter Thorby of Tekton Consulting has reviewed Porotherm Compliance to the New Zealand Building Code.

Technical Documentation


Porotherm Endorsement CTMNC	Porotherm Thermal Test Certificate

Porotherm Thermal Bridging

Porotherm R25 Th+

Environmental Product Declaration

(Translated from French)

Wienerberger

Wienerberger Certificates

All installers of the Porotherm Clay Construction Block system are required to be licensed and certified by Stellaria NZ Ltd (certifications below). If you would like to inquire about onsite training for your contractors, contact us.