Thinking about building a new home can be exciting, scary, bewildering and confusing. Taking that first step to talk to someone is often the hardest part. The easiest way forward…
People are now recognising that they want something that looks and feels good to live in, but they don’t need as much stuff and space as they thought they did. …
Professional Builders specialise in what they do, and operate differently from others. When you invest huge amounts of time, energy and money into planning your new home you need a…
Last week we covered the physical properties of a section. This week we look into the ‘other stuff’! Primarily the practicalities and logistics of building and living there, but also a…
We are all unique in what we want in our home, and indeed our section. We all have differing priorities about what is essential and what can be compromised. However,…
Ventilation systems Mechanical Heat Recovery Ventilation (MHRV) MHRV is a system that uses the heat in stale exhaust air to preheat incoming fresh air (with the aid of a fan).…
This blog follows on from our previous blog on Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality. If you have not already read Part 1 we suggest you do so, but here is…
Adequate Ventilation v Thermal Comfort in Your New Home – There is a Solution! Historically, houses in NZ were built to ‘breathe’. They were so leaky that sufficient cold…
Why A Building Contract Should Be At Least 50 Pages! Building a home is a complete process, requiring interaction with Government authorities, local councils, lawyers, financial institutions and suppliers,…
Essential Guide to Communication With Your Builder – Check it Out Before You Enter Into a Contract! How Important is communication? It is essential! But when you are looking…