Adhered Masonry Applications
SAMv systems are engineered for diverse New Zealand building typologies, from residential architect-designed homes to large-scale commercial facades.
Masonry Types
SAMv is heavily used for Schist Veneer, Irregular Rockfaced Limestone, Brick Slip, Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Facades, and has also been used for concrete tiles, and concrete block facing.
Residential Architecture
Custom homes, renovations, and multi-unit developments requiring natural stone or schist aesthetics with modern cavity wall construction.
Commercial Buildings
Office buildings, retail centers, and hospitality projects where durable, low-maintenance masonry cladding delivers long-term performance.
Feature Walls & Accents
Interior and exterior feature applications including fireplaces, entry statements, and architectural highlight walls.
Renovation & Re-cladding
Lightweight adhered systems ideal for facade upgrades, weathertightness remediation, and heritage building restoration.
Testing & Certification
SAMv adhered masonry systems undergo rigorous independent testing to verify compliance with New Zealand Building Code requirements. Our systems are evaluated as complete assemblies—not individual components—ensuring performance predictions accurately reflect installed behavior.
Relevant Standards & Testing Protocols
- AS/NZS 4284 – Testing of Building Facades
- NZBC Clause B1 – Structure (including seismic performance)
- NZBC Clause B2 – Durability (50-year service life verification)
- NZBC Clause E2 – External Moisture (weathertightness testing)
- ASTM C1583 – Tensile Bond Strength of Adhered Veneer
- Accelerated aging and UV degradation protocols
CodeMark certification provides a pre-approved compliance pathway, reducing consent authority review time and providing certainty for project stakeholders.
New Zealand-Wide Service & Support
SAMv maintains strategic distribution points across New Zealand to ensure rapid material delivery and local technical support for projects nationwide.
Auckland
Serving North Island projects with full inventory of adhesive systems, stone selections, and technical support. Freight available to Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and all North Island regions.
Christchurch
South Island distribution hub providing material supply for Canterbury, West Coast, and coastal Otago projects. Specialised earthquake repair and re-cladding expertise.
Cromwell
Central Otago facility with extensive local schist inventory and installation support for alpine and rural projects. Serving Queenstown, Wanaka, and Central Otago developments.
Nationwide freight partnerships ensure material delivery to all New Zealand locations, including remote and rural building sites.
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