Pro Clima New Zealand

28/10/2026

Is it v***r or vapour? And is a v***r barrier actually a vapour control layer? 👀

Lost in translation? North American and New Zealand building science don’t always speak the same language. Get the terminology wrong, and you might get the moisture management wrong, too.

Jon Davies unpacks the terminology confusion, explains why the distinction matters, and why “hope it works” isn’t a moisture management strategy.

Read the full article before things get mouldy: https://www.eboss.co.nz/detailed/pro-clima/accurately-describing-vapour-and-v***r

Image credit: BRANZ

Jon Davies looks at a confusing geographical disconnect when describing vapour control, moisture control, vapour control layers and vapour barriers. Did you know that in North American documents, the term vapour barrier might mean our vapour control layer? And if they do use ‘vapour control layer....

22/10/2026

Queenstown & Wanaka, we’re coming your way! 🤩
Pro Clima is excited to be a Trade Partner at the WAO Summit 2026: Better Building Day, taking place between 27–31 October.

🤝Come connect with our team, Catherine McGregor and Simon Gibbon, and have a chat about creating healthy, durable and more energy-efficient buildings.

And there’s more! Visit us for your chance to WIN a Blower Door Test valued at over $1,000! 🎉

See you there: https://www.wao.co.nz/summit2026

21/10/2026

Building better façades starts with what’s behind the cladding.

As façade designs become more complex, how can we improve weather protection and accommodate structural movement while maintaining flexibility in cladding choices?

Discover how Pro Clima’s FORTX™ and FORTX™ MELIOR façade systems address these challenges in the latest article on ArchiPro.

📖 Read the full article to explore the systems and the building science behind them.

🔗 https://archipro.co.nz/article/pro-clima-launches-next-generation-facade-systems-for-new-zealand-buildings-pro-clima

Tested as a standalone weatherisation layer before cladding is installed, Pro Clima’s FORTX™ and FORTX™ MELIOR systems offer a more integrated approach to high

19/10/2026

Auckland, you were fantastic! 🙌
Last week’s FORTX hands-on workshops brought together specifiers, builders and engineers keen to explore how FORTX creates a weathertight building envelope while keeping cladding options open. We also looked at the benefits of continuous external insulation and reducing thermal bridging for better building performance.

It was great to see everyone getting involved, sharing experiences and taking away practical knowledge they can apply to their next project.

This week, Pro Clima New Zealand and Outright Continuous Insulation are bringing the same hands-on experience to Christchurch on Wednesday and Thursday.

There are still a few spots left, join us: https://proclima.arlo.co/w/upcoming/cat-25-/
📍 Christchurch: 21–22 October
🎓 30 NZRAB CPD or 3 LBP points
⏰ Morning & afternoon sessions available

12/10/2026

How do you connect different membrane systems? What should you consider when designing open-jointed cladding? And how do tapes and membranes perform under UV exposure and seismic movement?

In this follow-up to Jesse Clarke’s Knowledge Zone ’26 presentation, we answer questions raised during the online seminar and explore the science behind façade performance in more detail.

Watch the Q&A session to hear Jesse’s insights and practical considerations for better-performing façades: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7B4IQBB26g&list=PLRAFQFMajen3XtT5IWlIYkAhIT5X_0XZT&index=6

In this video, we follow up on Jesse’s Knowledge Zone ’26 presentat...

07/10/2026

Why is construction productivity still so difficult to unlock — even with better technology and bigger factories?

In the latest Pro Clima Podcast episode, Simon talks with Johann Betz of Offsite Design and DigiBuild about a critical gap in construction: the disconnect between design and manufacture.

Johann explains why productivity gains often start before construction reaches the factory, and how designing for manufacture and assembly can improve efficiency, quality and on-site performance.

They explore panelised prefabrication, digital construction and what it takes to make high-performance housing more scalable and cost-competitive in New Zealand.

🎧 Listen to the episode for practical insights into how we can rethink the way high-performance buildings are designed and delivered: proclima.co.nz/podcast

01/10/2026

Gain practical skills for better building outcomes!
Want to strengthen your building envelope knowledge? Join us in Auckland next week, on the 8th of October.

Pro Clima's 3-hour Building Envelope Workshop covers the essentials of building science, with practical learning around airtightness and weathertightness systems and best-practice installation methods.

Whether you're specifying systems or working on site, you'll gain knowledge you can apply straight away.

Build and design better building envelopes: https://proclima.arlo.co/w/upcoming/cat-23-/

30/09/2026

Get creative with your façade design. Gain flexibility without compromising performance.
Join us for a FREE 3-hour practical workshop and explore how tested FORTX™ & FORTX™ MELIOR façade systems can support weathertightness, durability and flexible façade design.

📍 Auckland: 15–16 October at Pro Clima HUB
📍 Christchurch: 21–22 October at Outright Continuous Insulation

🎓 30 NZRAB CPD or 3 LBP points
⏰ Morning & afternoon sessions available
➡️ https://proclima.arlo.co/w/upcoming/cat-25-/

Explore what’s possible with FORTX.

29/09/2026

We’re on site with Holmes Construction in Wellington, where the backing film from SOLITEX EXTASANA ADHERO building wrap is being collected rather than going to landfill.

It’s a small step with a big impact – and part of a project creating 8 new and redeveloping 8 existing teaching spaces for future generations.

♻️ Recycle your Pro Clima backing film through GoodWrap Recycling and get in the monthly draw to win prizes worth $2,000:
🎣 Shimano fishing prize pack
🏠 Breville home appliance prize pack

Recycle. Win. Repeat.
Find out how to enter → https://proclima.co.nz/comfort-and-sustainability/pro-clima-x-good-wrap

24/09/2026

More design freedom. More weather protection. Less risk.
FORTX™ and FORTX™ MELIOR are changing what’s possible for lightweight façade design.

With fully adhered WRBs and tested façade systems, they help:
• Manage high wind pressures and driving rain
• Reduce the risks associated with wind fatigue and air leakage
• Support flexible cladding design and specification
• Protect wall assemblies during construction
• Improve thermal performance with continuous external insulation
• Accommodate movement at critical façade junctions

From architects and engineers to cladding suppliers, developers and contractors, FORTX™ systems are designed to simplify compliance, reduce on-site risk and give teams greater confidence in the building envelope.

Read the full article to explore the benefits of FORTX™ and FORTX™ MELIOR:

Why use FORTX™ vs FORTX™ MELIOR? Learn how these adhered façade systems solve extreme wind stress, add external insulation, and give total design freedom.