Auckland's climate was assailed from a new angle before the Tariff Commission when evidence was given regarding the necessity for taking special precautions in the manufacture of metal-cased window frames. Mr L. J. Stevens, speaking on behalf of a steel window company, said atmospheric conditions in New Zealand were particularly i>enetrating and destructive on metals. To overcome that difficulty the metal frames were subjected to zinc spraying, which gave a greater life than plain or galvanised steel. Mr B. C. Chilwell. an architect, said there was “something extraordinary" about atmospheric conditions in Auckland. The corrosion which took place in Auckland was considerably greater than that experienced in Wcllginton, Christchurch or Dunedin
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19569, 16 August 1933, Page 12
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111Page 12 Advertisements Column 4 Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19569, 16 August 1933, Page 12
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