PlaceMakers Product Picks – September 2025

Every month, we round up our top Product Picks to help make your projects run smoother and – hopefully – make your clients happier. Check out our picks for September below!   

New GIB® Intertenancy Barrier Systems for apartments  

GIB® Intertenancy Barrier Systems have been updated to include tailored systems for the design and construction of non-loadbearing intertenancy walls in apartments.  

The new apartment intertenancy wall systems provide:   

• High noise control performance with system options achieving between 63-68 STC, well in excess of NZ Building Code minimum requirements.   

• 60-minute fire resistance rating.   

• Narrow system footprint to maximise the available tenancy area of each apartment.   

• Wall height options up to 3,600mm.  

• No specialised subtrades required for installation.   

For more information on GIB® Intertenancy Barrier Systems for Apartments visit gib.co.nz/barrierline or call the GIB® Helpline 0800 100 442. 

IBuilt™ Beam 16: engineered for high-strength builds 

IBuilt™ Beam 16 is a glue laminated beam engineered specifically for high-strength applications, such as double garage door lintels.  

Strength test certified by the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia (EWPAA) and precambered to reduce deflection, Beam 16 outperforms straight beams of a similar size.  

Dimensions allow for easy installation into standard framing and simple substitution for LVL16. Available in 200mm x 88mm, 240mm x 88mm, 300mm x 88mm, 360mm x 88mm,400mm x 88mm, 460mm x 88mm, up to 10.8m long.  

Beam 16 solves the structural headaches you may not see coming. Find out more at www.ibuilt.co.nz or talk to your local PlaceMakers team. 

Marley Stratus Design Series goes Gull Grey  

Introducing Gull Grey, the newest colour addition to Marley’s Stratus Design Series®. The fully recyclable, New Zealand-made rainwater system that combines style and durability.  

Like the rest of the colours in the Stratus Design Series range, Gull Grey comes in two profiles – the high-capacity half-round Typhoon® and the ever-popular quarter-round Stormcloud®.  

To complement these profiles, Marley offers durable colour-matched RP80® downpipe, along with a full range of components, including 95° and 43° bends, adjustable downpipe clips, and Curve® and Twist® rain-harvesting products. All backed by Marley’s 15-year guarantee.  

Marley understands that a key to the success of any project is having the choice of a range of reliable materials that meet building and design requirements. With Stratus Design Series, you can help your clients match NZ’s most popular roof colours – Gull Grey, Black, Ironsand®, FlaxBlack®*, and Grey Friars®. Copper and Titanium are also available for an alternative design aesthetic.  

View the full Stratus Design Series range here.  

*FlaxBlack® is a colour match for NZ Steel’s COLORSTEEL® FlaxPod®. Marley NZ Ltd is not affiliated with NZ Steel Ltd.  

Seratone Mineral Matte – refined look, durable build  

The Latest Addition to the Seratone® AQUA PLUS® Range, Mineral Matte completes the matte offering with a distinctive, low-sheen finish that delivers a refined, contemporary look.   

Backed by a BRANZ Appraisal, the Seratone AQUA PLUS range is designed for long-lasting performance in both wet and dry environments – making it ideal for bathrooms, renovations and new builds.  

These pre-finished wall and ceiling panels are:  

• Impact-resistant.  

• Easy to install.  

• Suitable for residential and commercial applications.  

With a smooth, glass-like surface, the panels offer a durable, non-porous finish that’s easy to clean and resistant to marks, stains, steam and moisture.