Abstract: A first building panel (110) and at least a second building panel (120) fixed to a building substructure (300) in a predetermined arrangement thereby forming a joint profile (150). Each of the first and at least second building panel comprise a first profiled side edge (140) and a second profiled side edge (145) which are of complementary configuration such that the first profiled side edge of the first building panel is configured to engage with the second profiled side edge of the at least second building panel. The first and second profiled side edge being further configured to form an engineered adhesive reservoir (155) therebetween when the first profiled side edge and second profiled side edge are engaged together. The joint profile further comprising a structural adhesive (285) at least substantially filling the engineered adhesive reservoir.

Abstract: The invention relates to a building section including a sub-structure and a cladding member connected in fixed relation relative to the sub-structure. A multi-function elongate, flexible insulating element is disposed between the sub-structure and the cladding member for damping energy transfer between the cladding member and the sub-structure, facilitating alignment of the cladding, and creating a rainscreen configured to drive out moisture from the wall cavities. The flexible insulating element includes a bond breaker disposed on the external surface of the insulating element. The bond breaker prevents externally applied joint sealant compound from adhering to the insulating element. The bond breaker can act as a safeguard to prevent joint sealant deterioration or adhesion to undesired surfaces.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for providing product information, and in some embodiments to an interface for providing such information. For example, one embodiment includes a computer implemented method for providing product information. This method includes providing an interface for receiving data indicative of a user-selected primary product and data indicative of a set of job requirements for a job using that primary product. The received data is processed thereby to determine a quantity of a primary product required in respect of the job, and quantities of one or more secondary products required to support the primary product in respect of the job. Output is generated thereby to allow the display of a report indicative of quantity of a primary product required in respect of the job, and quantities of one or more secondary products required to support the primary product in respect of the job.

Abstract: The invention relates to a building section including a sub-structure and a cladding member connected in fixed relation relative to the sub-structure. A multi-function elongate, flexible insulating element is disposed between the sub-structure and the cladding member for damping energy transfer between the cladding member and the sub-structure, facilitating alignment of the cladding, and creating a rainscreen configured to drive out moisture from the wall cavities. The flexible insulating element includes a bond breaker disposed on the external surface of the insulating element. The bond breaker prevents externally applied joint sealant compound from adhering to the insulating element. The bond breaker can act as a safeguard to prevent joint sealant deterioration or adhesion to undesired surfaces.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for providing product information. By way of example, embodiments include computer implemented technologies for delivering information related to building and construction products. Embodiments of the invention have been particularly developed for providing users with access to information including, but not limited to, the likes of fire/acoustic rating information, environmental rating information, and warranty information. Whilst some embodiments will be described herein with particular reference to that application, it will be appreciated that the invention is not limited to such a field of use, and is applicable in broader contexts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a building section including a sub-structure and a cladding member connected in fixed relation relative to the sub-structure. A multi-function elongate, flexible insulating element is disposed between the sub-structure and the cladding member for damping energy transfer between the cladding member and the sub-structure, facilitating alignment of the cladding, and creating a rainscreen configured to drive out moisture from the wall cavities. In some implementations, the insulating element has at least one insulating layer which is substantially incompressible and which has a substantially constant density in the range of 200 kg/m3 to 300 kg/m3. In certain preferred implementations, the insulating element can be formed of a foam material such as foam tape or thermal break tape.