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Honey NZ: Cost Saving and Lightweight, KOROK External Walls Systems

If you’re passing Hamilton Airport, take a glance across the road, and you’ll spot Honey New Zealand’s stunning new buildings, constructed by Steel Shed Systems. Honey NZ, renowned for producing some of New Zealand’s finest Pure Manuka Honey, has grown into one of the country’s leading independently-owned Manuka honey exporters. With a history dating back to 1909, the company has built a reputation for high-quality products, rigorously tested to ensure authenticity and premium UMF levels. Honey NZ distributes across New Zealand and exports to Australia, the USA, and the UK.

KOROK Systems in Use at Honey NZ
For this project, Honey NZ’s facilities were constructed using the 78mm KOROK external wall panels, which provide excellent fire, acoustic, and weather protection. KOROK panels, known for their lightweight yet durable design, were a perfect fit for Honey NZ’s modern expansion.

Why KOROK Panels?

• Cost-Effective: KOROK systems provide a cost-saving solution due to their fast and efficient installation process, reducing overall build time.
• Lightweight Design: The lightweight construction of the 78mm KOROK panels allowed for easier handling on-site, contributing to faster installation and less labor-intensive work.
• Fire and Acoustic Performance: The KOROK external wall system ensures premium fire resistance and acoustic performance, key features for Honey NZ’s new state-of-the-art facility.
• Weather Protection: Specifically designed for external applications, including boundary walls, KOROK panels provide reliable weather protection, an essential consideration in New Zealand’s varying climate.

By choosing KOROK’s External wall systems, Honey NZ not only achieved high-performance standards but also enhanced the longevity of their building, ensuring protection and functionality for years to come. Whether you’re constructing commercial or industrial buildings, KOROK’s external wall systems are the ideal choice for superior fire, acoustic, and weather protection.

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Cantilevers

Designing cantilevered terraced houses is simplified with KOROK® fire and acoustic wall systems. Whether you need cantilevered eaves or cantilevered walls, KOROK has detailed solutions to suit your needs.

Our systems help you create functional and stylish designs, such as:

• Weather protection with inset front doors for enhanced shelter.
• Maximizing floor space with larger second-story extensions.

KOROK’s innovative cantilevered wall systems are engineered to provide superior performance, offering both structural stability and efficient installation for terraced house construction. Choose KOROK® to streamline your building process and meet the demands of modern architectural design.

For Terraced Housing

Cantilevered terraced house design is easy with KOROK®. We have details for both cantilevered eaves and cantilevered walls. So if you’re wanting your buyers to be sheltered from the weather with an inset front door; or if you’re wanting to maximise your floor space with a larger second storey, we have the product to make that happen.

Cantilevered Eaves

Cantilevered Walls

For External Applications

A Typical Parapet Detail illustrates the structure and support of a parapet wall, commonly cantilevered from the main building structure. This detail focuses on connections that ensure stability and durability, including reinforcement and weatherproofing layers to protect against the elements. Cantilevered parapets require careful attention to load distribution and deflection control, as they extend outward without external bracing, creating a clean, streamlined edge on the building façade.

Typical parapet detail

Typical parapet detail

KOROK® 78mm Galv Panel

High Performing and Lightweight

KOROK® 78mm galv panels are rollformed from zinc coated steel strips. The steel from which the shells are manufactured conforms to AS/NZS1397:2001.

Steel shells have a base metal thickness of 0.4mm B.M.T. with a Z275 zinc coating. These panels have an aerated concrete core and weigh nominally 10.2kg per lineal metre.

KOROK® 78mm Colour Panel

High-Performing and Lightweight Panels for Superior Building Solutions

Fire and Acoustic Rated Protection for Warehouses, Retail, and Factories

Why Choose KOROK® for Warehouses, Retail, and Factories?

• Fire-Rated Protection: KOROK® panels ensure your facility complies with stringent fire safety regulations, providing peace of mind for your warehouse, bulk retail, or industrial space.
• Acoustic Insulation: Maintain a quieter workspace by using our walls, which are engineered to minimize noise transfer, ideal for factories and retail centers where sound control is critical.
• Versatile and Reconfigurable: Our systems are highly adaptable and can be easily dismantled and relocated without compromising fire or acoustic performance, perfect for future layout changes in dynamic retail or industrial environments.
• Durable and Reflective: The standard KOROK® panel comes with a reflective surface that, when left unlined, enhances workplace safety by improving interior brightness. Alternatively, KOROK® can be supplied in Colorsteel® finishes to match your design aesthetic.

KOROK® offers high-performance fire and acoustic-rated wall systems tailored for warehouses, retail spaces, and factories. Our solutions provide robust, secure, and fire-compliant separation walls that also deliver superior noise insulation, meeting the needs of high-traffic and high-decibel environments.

Fire and Acoustic Rated Protection for External Wall Systems

KOROK® External Wall Systems provide a comprehensive solution for fire-rated, acoustic-rated, and weatherproof protection in external applications, including boundary walls. These all-in-one systems are designed for New Zealand’s unique environmental conditions, offering superior fire resistance, sound insulation, and weatherproofing with a fast and cost-effective installation process.

Key Benefits of KOROK® External Wall Systems:

• Lightweight & Cost-Effective: Ideal for fire-rated boundary walls in commercial buildings, KOROK® systems reduce material costs and installation time.
• No Engineered Slab Required: Save on construction costs by avoiding the need for specially engineered slabs, leading to significant cost savings and programme advantages.
• Easy Installation: With no need for cranes or heavy lifting equipment, a small team can manage the installation process, streamlining construction.
• Weather-Tight & Durable: Specifically designed for New Zealand’s high-wind zones and external conditions, KOROK® systems don’t require additional cladding to ensure long-lasting durability.
• Fire & Acoustic Efficiency: Enhance fire protection and soundproofing without the need for extra internal framing, making these systems both practical and efficient.

COLORSTEEL® Options:

Choose from a full range of COLORSTEEL® options to match your project’s external design.

Resources:

• Explore our CAD Library for DWG files related to KOROK® External Wall Systems.
• Access detailed KOROK® External Systems Literature for specifications, installation guides, and more. If you have any questions or need further assistance, contact us for more information.