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AND DIRECTORY FOR ALL BUILDING AND RENOVATION EXPERTS IN SOUTHLAND • NORTH OTAGO • QUEENSTOWN • CENTRAL LAKES DISTRICT • CENTRAL OTAGO • EASTERN SOUTHLAND CH-8632955AB FEBRUARY, 2020 ● 1
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Honesty and an upfront approach Ivan Stanicich likens the process of choosing a builder to starting a new ‘‘You’re entering into relationship. ‘‘If you’re dating somebody for the a relationship first time, you’ll do background checks, essentially, you that person might have been referred to you by a friend, the nice guy looking for really want to trust love in the right places, we know him kind of thing. each other, you’re ‘‘Or if you’ve had a bad experience, going to be giving this it’s a bit like a broken marriage, you’re generally a little more dubious about person or business a selecting the next partner.’’ Either way, Ivan says entering into a lot of your money partnership with a builder or building company requires honesty and an and a lot of your upfront approach from both parties. trust.’’ ‘‘You’re entering into a relationship Ivan Stanicich of Fowler Homes. essentially, you really want to trust each other, you’re going to be giving this person or business a lot of your money and a lot of your trust. ‘‘Referrals and word of mouth in the ‘‘You’ve got to be comfortable and building industry are powerful tools, get a feel for it, it’s just like finding a they are a genuine indicator of whether new partner,’’ says Ivan. a person or firm is good and trustworthy. Before starting any relationship, the ‘‘Background searches can tell you a first step is to ask around friends, family lot, whether they are residential or and colleagues to see if they have had commercial builders, what they specialise any experiences with builders or building in, how long have they been in business, firms. and Certified Builders website for making a decision is to have a look have they changed names several times, Also go online to do background guidance on finding the right builder for online – if you’re going to eat out you who are the directors/shareholders, for searches of builders and/or companies, you. look at reviews, if you want to buy a example.’’ and visit the Registered Master Builders ‘‘The first thing people do when certain product you look at reviews…’’ Continued next page. Your design and build specialists. Jennian Homes Southland pride themselves on delivering the home you’ve always wanted and will work with you to create a home that reflects your personality and suits your lifestyle. The Southland Team specalise in design and build and continue to set the bar when it comes to custom design and build projects. Jennian Homes are New Zealand’s most awarded builder in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards, they complete all of their homes to the same award-winning standards of design, quality and workmanship. So, if you’re thinking of building contact the friendly, experienced team at Jennian Homes Southland today. Jennian Homes Southland 321 North Road, Waikiwi, Invercargill P 03 422 1287 E southland@jennian.co.nz jennian.co.nz FEBRUARY, 2020 ● 3
From previous page. If those searches and referrals aren’t done, or fall on deaf ears, Ivan says ‘‘It’s just like any other homeowners really are entering a lottery, you just don’t know what you’re relationship, except this is going to get. ‘‘People tend to know that when an expensive, short-term something is too good to be true it often is, and yet people ignore it and wonder relationship in that they why the process didn’t work out as well as it should have.’’ say ‘here’s our money, Ivan completed his apprenticeship as a carpenter joiner back in 1984. build us a house’, so that He purchased Fowler Homes in 2000 and since then has been a member of trust is immense.’’ the Registered Master Builders Ivan Stanicich. Association. Since taking ownership of Fowler For that reason, Ivan says it is Homes, he has been successfully important to arrange meetings with at designing and building new residential least two or three builders and/or homes and light commercial buildings. building companies before making that He is aware of just how important the crucial decision. Among the questions to client relationship is yet is constantly ask before going anywhere near signing amazed at how unprepared on the dotted line are: homeowners can be at their first ■ How long has the builder been in meeting. business? ‘‘Often, they haven’t done any ■ Are they a Registered Master Builder homework, they don’t know what on a flat section and we need it to cost realise they can actually afford it. or Certified Builder? questions to ask or what they want, or $400,000, can you help us?’’’ ‘‘However, if the client’s focus is ■ Does the builder have a successful they’ll be unaware of the process, To Ivan it means they want to build purely price, they are entering the track record and can you expect they though that is understandable.’’ what he describes as the typical Kiwi lottery – we all deliver for a similar price, will be around long enough to honour By that Ivan means they will home, consisting of four bedrooms, two what it comes down to is personality and warranties? commonly ask one particular question bathrooms, or about 180-200sqm worth, that understanding between each other, ■ Is the builder suited to the size and that often infuriates many builders, that which would usually cost between that is key. type of your building project? is, ‘‘how much do you charge per square $330-450,000 depending on the section ‘‘It’s just like any other relationship, ■ Does the builder have the available metre’’? and design complexity. except this is an expensive, short-term manpower and expertise to suit the ‘‘What they should say is ‘we need to ‘‘You’ll often see a couple look at relationship in that they say ‘here’s our job at hand? build a three or four-bedroom home, each other and almost sigh with relief money, build us a house’, so that trust is ■ Is the builder ‘active’ in your area? with two bathrooms, a double garage, when we explain it and when they immense.’’ Continued next page. J OHN MULHOLLAND BUILDER Ltd • New buildings • Farm buildings • Alterations and additions • Bathrooms and kitchens • Insurance reinstatements • Approved Atlantis shower installer FOR NEW HOUSING, ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS, BATHROOMS, FARM SHEDS AND YOUR NEW DECK, JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER. 166 Chelmsford Street, Invercargill CH-8643174AA Phone 0274 326 858 | After hours: CH-8632945AA RING REGAN ON 027 247 3537 mulholland@kinect.co.nz ● 4 FEBRUARY, 2020
From previous page. would report to you each week, whether ‘‘Often people have heard horror ‘‘Ultimately there is nothing you Complete a credit check on the you’d be sent photos of progress of your stories and are dubious, but they need to should be frightened of - if you don’t builder, no doubt they will do the same house and who to talk to if you’re communicate what they need and have know something, the person you’re to you. unhappy about something a very clear idea of what they want. entrusting your hard-earned money Look at the history and integrity of Ask when the job would start, finish ‘‘You can Google thousands of plans with, the person who is building or those behind the company, and find out and who advises you of any delays these days, print one off that is similar to renovating your home should be able to if the directors have a history of Ask how long it takes to get plans what you want, and tell the builder you tell you pretty quickly.’’ integrity. Can the builder willingly supply drawn up, and how long the building want a ballpark figure for something like Ivan says there should be no traps in testimonials or referees of completed consent process takes it.’’ the process of building, as long as people projects? Make sure you ‘click’ with the Get everything in writing, don’t rely With almost 4000 Registered Master do their background checks, take time to builder, as some testing times may lie on verbal agreements. Ensure you have Builders nationwide, about 15,000 meet with a handful of builders and/or ahead during the building project enough finance to complete the project homes currently under the Master building companies, ask the right Is the builder asking questions in and factor in any additional costs. Builders guarantee scheme, and around questions and be transparent. order to understand you and your Above all, Ivan urges homeowners to 2,500 approved builders on the books of ‘‘It really is just like starting a brand projec.t be as transparent and upfront as possible NZ Certified Builders, Ivan says that new relationship, don’t go in blind - go Ask who would run the job, who at that initial meeting. security sits well with homeowners. in with your eyes wide open.’’ FOR ALL YOUR BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION WORK Dream It. Design It. Build It. Jason Gorton Building Limited is proudly Southland owned and operated. Jason Gorton Building Limited is a As Licensed Building construction company with a home base Practitioners you can rest in Invercargill and who carries out work assured our experience and throughout Southland, Queenstown Lakes workmanship is second District and Central Otago. We have a strong to none. With an in house construction presence in a diverse range of Architectural designer we CH-8636845AA sectors both inside and outside the Southern have all your design and Region including: construction requirements covered. 10 Surrey Street, Gore Commercial • Residential • Tourism CH-8641780AA We welcome any enquiry Phone: 03 208 6524 Farming • Renovations you may have regardless Mobile: 027 437 6908 Contact Jason on 021 816 348 of the size or scope of Email: info@brumbybuilding.co.nz Website: www.jasongortonbuilding.com your project. Quality Email: jason@jasongortonbuilding.com workmanship you can trust. www.brumbybuilding.co.nz FEBRUARY, 2020 ● 5
Planning and budgeting vital When it comes to building a deck, careful planning and budgeting are vital. ‘‘Consumers often That’s the word from a licenced builder who owns building franchises in don’t want to reveal both the South and North islands. their budgets After 40 years in the industry, Ivan Stanicich knows all too well the pitfalls because they think of building decks. Often, he says, homeowners focus too they’ll be charged much on budget, and not enough on more, but from a doing their homework or seeking advice before enlisting a tradesman. builder’s perspective, And many are tight-lipped over budgets, which can hinder the process. we need to know the ‘‘Consumers often don’t want to reveal their budgets because they think ballpark figure. Ivan Stanicich of Fowler Homes. they’ll be charged more, but from a builder’s perspective, we need to know the ballpark figure. up the costs. ‘‘Most decking will range from as low But don’t take shortcuts. ‘‘Before you as $300 a square metre to upwards of build anything, you must have strong $500 a square metre for a range of footings and foundations, correctly reasons – not so much the materials used treated timber piles, bearers and joists but more around how many steps up to for starters. the deck are required, are there seats to ‘‘One big failure with decks that we be built in… it’s the add-ons that can be are often called in to rectify is the lack of costly.’’ drainage and clearance under them. It’s important to think about the Nine times out of 10 it’s the way in which space needed for what homeowners becomes quite large.’’ exactly what they want out of their a deck is prepared: the minimum want to put on and around their deck. So homeowners need to work out outdoor living area. clearance is 300mm, yet there are plenty ‘‘They might want a barbecue, an exactly how much space their desired Then do the maths. Whether it’s a big that are only 100mm off the ground, it’s outdoor table, a sun lounger, wide steps, deck will take up, with all the add-ons, or small deck, the foundations and just crazy.’’ built-in seats… all of a sudden that deck and draw it to scale, to ensure they get drainage are key factors and will bump Continued next page. Specializing in Building and Renovations 027 231 4805 | 03 218 8890 CH-8642051AA www.turnhoutcontracting.nz CH-8642822AA jonathant62@hotmail.com ● 6 FEBRUARY, 2020
Photo courtesy of One Stop Deck Shop. From previous page. Whichever timber is used, thicker is Macrocarpa, a ‘‘blonde-coloured’’ ‘‘Any improvements you do will The lack of clearance – and sufficient better and fix the deck down with exotic cypress softwood, is also easy to enhance the value of your home, but drainage – will drastically reduce the stainless steel screws on joists at 400mm work with, strong, and durable, however adding a deck can also transform a lifespan; decks that should last 20 years centres, he says. some people don’t like the knottiness of space. might only last a few seasons. ‘‘It’s just sturdier, especially if you’ve the grain. ‘‘Kiwis love the outdoors, so it will The timber will suck up the ground got lots of heavy items on your deck, and Pine is sustainably-sourced, durable, always get plenty of use.’’ moisture, that dampness will create you’ve always got people on it.‘‘ low maintenance and cost-effective, but mould, the timber will expand, gaps will Kwila, the reddish-btown South East has a green tinge, which some close and the deck will hold more water, Asian hardhood, is the most popular homeowners dislike. ‘‘Any improvements causing it to swell and warp; it can be quite catastrophic. option in New Zealand for decking. It’s hard wearing, easy to work with, strong, Composite decking has the beauty of being long-lasting and low maintenance you do will enhance ‘‘So if you don’t prepare the durable and stable, however it is prone as it won’t need staining, oiling or the value of your foundations properly and spend that bit to bleed in the first few months. painting like traditional timbers. extra, you’re likely to have to revisit and |The hardwood Heavy Hopea is a ‘‘It is a wood plastic composite, pre- home, but adding a rebuild it, which will cost a lot more in the long run.’’ premium product, which is also easy to work with, strong, durable and stable. sealed and doesn’t need washing down once a year like a timber deck, it’s quite deck can also The choice of decking timber is Traditional New Zealand timbers such an impressive product really.’’ transform a space.’’ important, and there are plenty of as macrocarpa and pine can also be used Whatever the choice of decking, Ivan Ivan Stanicich of Fowler Homes. options. for decking. says it will improve the value of a home. 10 YEAR GUARANTEE Farm Buildings Light Commercial Certified Builders Residential Family Homes Project Management Interior Design Holiday Homes Licensed Builders Fixed Price Contracts With over 16 years of building experience in Southland, Exceed Homes is your transportable home specialist. 90 Gloucester Street Invercargill MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Phone: (03) 217 3587 | Email: jade@exceedhomes.co.nz SATURDAY By Appointment CH-8643966AA www.exceedhomes.co.nz FEBRUARY, 2020 ● 7
Extending the life of your roof Maintenance is key if you want your roof are confident working at heights, and if to wait until the roof leaks and then we to last its expected lifespan. you do get up there, use some sort of replace it, whereas it’s smarter to replace It will also prevent the need for safety control, like edge protection or it before it leaks.’’ extensive repairs, water leaks and early scaffold.’’ Some roofing can benefit from being roof replacement, says Roofing While on the roof, look for any loose recoated to extend its life, says Graham, Association of New Zealand (RANZ) chief tiles or roofing iron, corroded or rusted and a number of companies can restore executive Graham Moor. roofing material, loose fastenings or the aesthetic performance of a roof. ‘‘Maintenance-free is a fallacy – if fixings, protruding nails, and any ‘‘If your roof is only 10 to 15 years old, anyone says that a [roofing] product is flashings that don’t appear to be sitting it might just need a repaint or recoat, maintenance-free I’d be looking at them properly. but if you have a 30 to 40-year-old roof, sideways,’’ he says. These factors can all contribute to get some good advice and weigh up the Yet homeowners often neglect their leaks, says Graham. options.’’ roofing. ‘‘Often you don’t know a roof is There are numerous roofing products ‘‘Like spouting, roofing is often leaking until you get a mark on the to choose from, and often it will depend forgotten about when it comes to ceiling inside and by then it can become on location, wind zones, and personal maintenance, it’s ‘out of sight, out of a big problem.’’ preference. mind’.’’ In the 30-plus years Graham has Concrete tiles, for example, can better Regular maintenance is relatively worked in the industry he’s been called suited for waterfront locations in sea- easy, he says. out to many a leaky roof. spray zones because they are more Pay attention to areas not washed by ‘‘The worst was one where the roof resilient and won’t corrode. natural rain washing. had corroded to the extent you could Steel products come in the form of ‘‘Certain salts and the like can build actually see into the ceiling space, the longrun or tile, then there’s asphaltic up under the soffit, or where Roofing Association of New Zealand (RANZ) holes had become that bad, and that and shingle roofing as well. overhanging soffit goes down over members working at height on an aged doesn’t happen overnight! Longrun steel has the dominant another roof.’’ roof. ‘‘Leaks are an avoidable problem with market share in New Zealand, and is If those areas aren’t cleaned regularly, regular inspections, and they can be available in myriad profiles, from it is likely to manifest itself into ‘‘white frequently, too. simple fixes that will extend the life of corrugated through to the wider tray rust’’. Moss and lichen can cause serious your roof.’’ panels. To avoid that, hose unwashed areas problems if not attended to, damaging However, homeowners will When investing in a new roof, check down regularly, preferably with a good the coating of the roofing profile. sometimes find their roof will leak near the warranties. nylon brush and some detergent or As with any task at height, extreme the end of its life. Remember, most suppliers require the cleaning agent. care is required. ‘‘There’s a fine line between product to be maintained regularly in The roof itself should be washed ‘‘Do not get up on a roof unless you maintenance and replacement – we tend order for warranties to be valid. Nigel Robertson Building offers a complete project management service. We approach each project with total commitment to our clients, creating quality homes and completing a wide range of building projects. New Homes Farm Buildings Alterations Decks CH-8647282AA 124 Millwood Glen, RD 1, Invercargill 9871 | info@nigelrobertsonbuilding.co.nz Nigel Mobile: 021 242 4400 | After Hours: 03 216 1720 ● 8 FEBRUARY, 2020
Home renovation decisions There needs to be more to a renovation consideration to the space needs of project than breaking out the power current and future toddlers, teens and tools. Insurance agents and investment ageing parents. advisors have always been adept at Also it may affect your choice of having "the talk" with prospective materials. clients – asking personal questions about If you plan to keep a house long into lifestyles, health issues, family growth the future, buying the best quality plans, ageing, work habits and other materials such as metal roofs, durable matters. floors, copper spouting and stone Your family should have that same surfaces (inside and out) that will last 100 kitchen-table conversation if you plan to years might make sense. remodel your home. Changing the flow, function or size of your home can DETERMINE THE QUALITY OF LIFE significantly transform the way you live ISSUES THAT MAKE YOU WANT TO there as individuals and as a family for REMAIN IN THE HOME. years into the future. Maybe you need more space or a When people decide to remodel their different configuration of your main homes, they often may not have level. considered much more than what they Should you move or remodel? We’ve want the kitchen and bathrooms to look told potential clients on some occasions like, or whether they want to add or that the needs of their family simply expand rooms. can’t be met by remodelling the current It’s better to take a step back and home and that they should consider start the conversation with details about moving. But that’s a last resort. how people plan to live, work and play The reasons to stay put and remodel in their home. Start this way and you’re may be quality of life issues. much less likely to have surprises or You’ve put down strong roots and disappointments when the project is love the neighbourhood. done. CONSIDER IF YOU PLAN TO LIVE IN changes. But maybe you plan to be there What experiences do you want your Here are some of the most important YOUR HOME FIVE YEARS, 10 TO 20 for 10 to 20 years, or you consider your children to have? The kids are settled in parts of the talk that you and your family YEARS OR A LIFETIME. house a "legacy" home that you want to their school, and have nearby friends should have before considering a If it’s short term, decisions are easier keep in your family for generations. and love their local sports teams. remodel: and you’re not as likely to make big If so, you may need to give Continued next page. FEBRUARY, 2020 ● 9
From previous page. room so you’re not tripping over Your doctors, neighbours, friends and belongings? other trusted service providers are also part of your local community. ASSESS YOUR ENERGY NEEDS. If you are in the house for the long EVALUATE THE HEALTH AND PHYSICAL term, also consider smart energy NEEDS OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. upgrades. This is where things get more Depending on which upgrades you personal. If you or someone else in your choose, these can pay for themselves in home who, because of age, plans to just a few years. "age in place" – that is, stay in the home rather than move to a retirement CALCULATE THE COSTS OF community – living on one level and RENOVATING VS BUYING ANOTHER avoiding stairs may be the best option. HOUSE. The same is true if you have a family Moving typically costs about 8 to 10 member with physical challenges. percent of the value of your current What some clients opt to do is turn an home. unused dining room or living room on Out of pocket costs includes moving the main level into a master bedroom/ expenses, conveyancing costs, real estate bathroom. This, in addition to installing commissions and other items that have ramps, handles, light switches at no direct impact on your quality of life. wheelchair level and other amenities, is a Add to that the expense of new great permanent or temporary solution. carpets, additional furniture, painting and redecorating and a few ANALYSE YOUR FAMILY DYNAMICS modifications to the new house and the AND FLOW. costs add up even more. You like your house but everyone in the At the same time, make it clear what family is now bumping into each other in you can afford and can’t afford in a the kitchen, the hallways, the only remodel. upstairs bathroom, etc. Make a list of all of your family The kids are in high school now, members’ needs now and as many as you maybe your parents have moved in with can predict for the near future and very you or some other family dynamic has long-term. changed. Prioritise that list. What is critical to These situations can cause stress in a Even without moving walls, traffic There are many options on any level improving your lives? What is cosmetic? family. patterns can be vastly improved. Does of a house for creating one. Maybe start Once you have most of those answers, In this case – and, in fact, at any time someone in the family need a quiet with that unused dining room until you you’ll be much more comfortable when that you plan to remodel – the flow in office away from the hub of family need that space for something else. Is you start the design and building and around rooms must be considered. activity? there enough storage space in each process. • Quality Workmanship Guaranteed • Free Quotes Craig Brown 54 Liddel Street, Invercargill 9810, PO Box 6004, Invercargill 9841 Phone 03 214 9015 • Email: info@cbbuilders.co.nz www.cbbuilders.co.nz • Mobile 021 759 787 Master Builder Association CH-8647483AA ● 10 FEBRUARY, 2020
Creating an extra living space If your home lacks space inside and underneath, to drop-down sides, sofas, range from simple portable models with tiles. needs better indoor-outdoor flow, an loungers and tables, finished off with traditional gas bottles, to built-in models Timber has a softening effect, but outdoor room may be the answer. cushions and lighting and landscaping. plumbed into the gas line. doesn’t hold the heat like concrete or Outdoor rooms are on trend because Outdoor fires are usually the main Outdoor kitchens, too, can be as tiles, which emit warmth as the sun goes they create that extra living area and feature of an outdoor room, both for extravagant or as minimal as budget down. give homeowners a relaxing, uncluttered warmth and the act of gathering around allows. Large, porcelain pavers are on trend. space to spend time outside, says Aspen it. Furniture depends on the size of the They come in beautiful colours or Landscapes owner Stuart Baines. Many models also have cooking outdoor room, but typically includes natural tones, are non-slip, frost and A typical outdoor room would options, so you can cook pizza, for sofas, loungers and even bean bags. heat resistant, don’t expand and contract feature everything from an outdoor fire, example. All of these items usually sit on a deck much and don’t require sealing. barbecue, sink or bench with a fridge Barbecues in outdoor rooms can or patio made of timber, concrete or Continued next page. What do you want What is good Landscape Design? from your Garden ? Good Landscape Design Whether building New or is making a garden that suits the house owners needs Re-vamping your existing Garden an overall plan is essential. and requirements; while still Free Initial Site Visit (Southland Wide) making sure that every part fits From just a few questions answered to get you started in the right direction ... harmoniously together. To a full Landscape Design In order to get the most from your house - you need to Hello I am Robert Orchard make the most of the site. Many years ago; in my teenage years I started winning Design Competitions. Home owners generally want the garden to House Of The Year “Gold Award 2008” be pleasing to look at, comfortable to live in I believe that the Garden is the most important and can be the and easy to keep. most under utilized space in a home. Landscape Design is not simply planting trees and sowing lawns. Design includes planning to make the house and garden blend in together; to ensure the fullest enjoyment e-Mail: will be gained from both the House and robertvillagegreen@xtra.co.nz Garden - one should complement the other. It is not as expensive as people think and will generally save you 027 9241 204 time and money in the long term. CH-8635619AA FEBRUARY, 2020 ● 11
From previous page. feature, or hang solar-powered string other end of your section, you won’t use too big and you may not have left Many outdoor rooms are semi- lights or lanterns for a bit of fun. it as much, because it becomes a chore to enough room for other outdoor covered for weather protection or Landscaping, too, adds that finishing get to it. essentials. privacy reasons; options include an touch. Level: An outdoor room should flow Storage: Invest in the likes of bench adaptable roof that can retract or open A careful selection of trees, shrubs straight from the house, rather than be seats and ottomans that double as as weather allows. and other plants brings it all together. a space that you have to navigate steps storage for items like cushions. For wind protection, homeowners can Whatever your taste or budget, the to get to. Continuity: To ensure good indoor- choose from simple drop-down blinds, to key to success lies in the planning; you Orientation: It must be functional to outdoor flow, choose a style, features permanent walls or hedging. can’t just plop furniture and a table in work well so choose a spot that perhaps and materials that complement your Lighting is important, both for the backyard and call it your outdoor gets the sun longest or is sheltered from house, inside and out. practical reasons and to set the mood. room. the wind. Budget: Get quotes and shop around, You could install lights that wash Size: Weigh up what you want to use and if money is tight, spend it on the across the patio so you can see where IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS: your room for, and what you want to structural elements first. A well-designed you’re going; use different colour Location: Is it convenient to the house put in it, then draw a layout to scale of and built room with upcycled furniture palettes; light up different zones or a for traipsing in and out from the the space and desired ‘furnishings’. can look as great as one where the sky’s feature like a tree, sculpture or water kitchen? If your outdoor room is at the Too small and it will feel cluttered; the limit. We’re still growing We have your landscaping DIY needs covered here at Diacks Nurseries BULK BINS Top soil, Compost, Stone, Potting mix and Bark chips If walls could talk, they’d say Commercial quality outdoor Oamaru stone cladding! park benches and paving stones BAGGED Bark chips, Potting mix, Compost and stones TREES Large selection of Trees and Scrubs • Beautiful • Natural • Permanent • • • Pure Local - Oamaru stone. Whether you are looking for a retaining wall solution, an alternative cladding to brick, or a home of greater proportions and imaginative STOCKIST OF daring, Oamaru stone will cover all sides of the story. • 628 Tweed Street, Invercargill For a quote to use Oamaru stone in any setting, get in touch with • 849 North Road, Lorneville the guys at EH Ball ITM and be sure to follow us on Facebook and 03 433 1134 Instagram. sales@oamarustone.co.nz CH-8632950AA • Phone 03 216 8265 www.oamarustone.co.nz 8 Eye St, West Invercargill • www.diacks.co.nz CH-8637542AA Phone: 03 218 3787 ● 12 FEBRUARY, 2020
Designing a garden from scratch If you’ve just bought or built a new when constructing retaining walls. home, resist the urge to get stuck in with UNDERGROUND SERVICES It’s your spade as soon as you move in. important to identify where Take it slowly and live with your underground services such as gas, property for a while – even a few electricity, water pipes, drainage runs seasons if it’s an existing home – before and telecommunication cables are making major landscape design located because this will affect where decisions. you can plant trees, excavate patios or It’s essential to know what you are build permanent structures. working with. Survey your site to assess Your council may have a drainage such factors as soil type, wind exposure, plan on file, while utilities providers can access issues and key plants, then sketch send you a map of cables and gas pipes. a concept plan. Mark these on your base plan and don’t BOUNDARIES & HOUSE POSITION If accidentally dig them up! you don’t have a site plan of your section TEST YOUR SOIL Soil conditions vary showing the correct boundaries and the considerably, even on a small plot, with position of the house, ask your council if pockets of clay, long-buried construction they have one on file and copy it to use rubble, dry banks and boggy low-lying as the base plan. areas. Knowing where the good soil is If you can’t find one, draw your own. will help determine your garden’s final Measure all the boundaries and position pergolas and pools. Even if you plan to through the garden helps ascertain layout. your house, any large trees, driveways relocate any of these later, it’s important which areas are the sunniest (and DOWN THE DRAIN? Boggy soil will and other built structures onto it. to note where they are in the interim as shadiest) throughout the year. severely limit your planting choices and CONNECTING YOUR HOUSE & budgets and long-term plans can Observe which parts of your garden can sound the death knell for many trees GARDEN On your plan, indicate which change. Also note on the plan all the receive the most sun and wind, and mark and shrubs, including fruit trees. To rooms of your house look onto, or open trees and plants you’d like to retain, and on the plan any damp or really dry parts check the drainage ability of your soil, into, your garden. This way you can plan any built structures that need replacing of your garden. dig holes at least 500mm deep and fill outdoor features and create good or demolishing. ON THE LEVEL If your section is them up with your garden hose. connections between the inside of your ORIENTATION Knowing where north sloping, you’ll have to build retaining If the water drains away quickly, your home and your outdoor living spaces. is is critical, so you can work out walls to create flat terraces for outdoor soil is free-draining. LIST KEY FEATURES Mark the position approximately where the sun will be in living areas. If it ponds for longer than a couple of and condition of existing features such your garden at different times of the Unless you have the practical building hours you’ll need to investigate drainage as sheds, decks, driveways, paving, day. Tracking the sun’s movement skills required, seek professional advice system options, or build raised beds. VERY VERSATILE Machines made to work hard ◗ Earthworks and Excavation ◗ Residential and Commercial ◗ Heavy Haulage ◗ Heavy Vehicle Recovery ◗ Transporting ◗ Landscaping ◗ Gravel and Topsoil Supplies ◗ Agricultural Contractors ◗ Sound Advice ◗ Free quotes Locally Owned and Operated ☎ TREVOR (021) 381-913 CH-8641913AA Email: earthworks@queenstown.co.nz | www.earthworksqueenstown.co.nz FEBRUARY, 2020 ● 13
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A warm and healthy home There are three essentials that work Curtains that are installed so they together to create a healthy, energy create a good seal can reduce heat loss efficient home – keeping your home through windows by up to 60% for warm, ensuring your home is dry and single glazed windows, and up to 40% airing it out regularly. to 50% for double glazing. As they only Check out the Energywise essentials work when they’re drawn, curtains are below – ensure you cover off all three for not a substitute for double glazing. a warm, dry, healthy home this winter. DRY IT OUT WARM IT UP Dampness promotes mould and dust The World Health Organisation mites in our homes which can cause recommends a minimum of 18 degrees respiratory problems. While in our homes. Good insulation, draught dehumidifiers and ventilation systems stopping and the right type of heater help reduce the symptoms of the make achieving this easier. problem, they don’t always tackle the Good quality insulation helps keep cause itself. In many cases, dampness is the heat in during winter and out during relatively cheap and easy to fix. summer. This makes your house easier Damp homes can be bad for our and cheaper to heat properly, and more health. Minimising moisture sources is comfortable and healthy to live in. an energy efficient heat pump, or a four- size heater will suit your needs. key to keeping your home dry. Heating your home star qualified flued gas heater. Curtains and blinds AIR IT OUT When choosing heating for your Electric heaters may be enough for Well-installed curtains and blinds can The average New Zealand household home, consider the amount of heating smaller rooms and rooms you only heat help to reduce heat loss through your can produce over 8 litres of moisture a you need, upfront and running costs and occasionally, like bedrooms. Avoid windows. day. Good ventilation is essential for environmental impacts of the different unflued gas heaters (with pipes fixed to Having your curtains and blinds open removing excess moisture from your options. the walls or portable) which release toxic during the day and closing them just home and for maintaining air quality. Heater type fumes and moisture, and open fires before it gets dark means your house can Air your house a few times a day with For larger rooms that you want to which are draughty and inefficient. gain heat during the day from the sun, wide open doors and windows to create heat regularly, like a living room, it’s Make sure to measure the size of your and better retain heat overnight. a cross-draught - even in winter. This will worth paying a bit more upfront for a heater to the space you want to heat. An The aim is to create a good seal quickly replace stale indoor air with fresh fixed heater with lower running costs oversized or undersized heater will between the curtain or blind and the outdoor air, and remove moisture from and more heat output than a small struggle to heat your room effectively, window, so that cold air from the your home. electric heater can provide. This could be and can cost more to run. Ask your window doesn’t get into the room, and More information can be found at a modern wood or wood-pellet burner, heating supplier for advice about what warm air stays in the room. EECA Energywise. Floor Standing Authorised Daikin Dealer A SOLUTION FOR EVERY HOME. Nexura Zena Vogue CH-8648810AA P: 03 218 3941 CH-8648812AA E: hayden@refrigeration.co.nz www.refrigeration.co.nz ● 22 FEBRUARY, 2020
Hot interior design trends It’s in our nature to embrace change when a new year dawns, and it’s the ‘‘The colours same with our interiors; a new season is an opportunity to shake things up themselves aren’t around the home. crazy; it’s all about It inspires us to declutter, paint the walls or finally start that project around textures and using the house we’ve been putting off. For some, it’s about creating homes that them together.’’ burst with positivity, happiness and Interior designer and trend forecaster Bree Leech colour. Interior designer Anna Spiro, known for her layered textures and colourful handcrafted, and supporting local aesthetic, noticed an explosion of colour craftspeople. Buy beautiful, quality, and pattern among other designers and handmade things – not necessarily new – fabric houses on a trip to London. that keep for a long time instead of She advocates injecting more colour replacing things every few years and into the home and not being afraid to adding to landfill, says Spiro, who is all mix textures or patterns. Perhaps wrap for repurposing and giving new life to entire spaces in wallpaper to create a secondhand furniture sourced online, at seamlessness where you can add These colours are beautiful to work Church advocates for more ceramic and auctions and antique shops. paintings and homewares for a layered with as you can still have a neutral lava stone in 2020, in more than just Chunky furniture is also poised for the aesthetic. interior and easily introduce them into decorative items like vases and 2020 interiors spotlight, says Donohoe For those new to colour who might your home, says interior designer and accessories. She is starting to see a shift Church, who saw much at Milan Design want a smaller introductory dose, add trend forecaster Bree Leech. towards using ceramics in beautiful light Week. layers and colour with scatter cushions, ‘‘The colours themselves aren’t crazy; fittings and joinery, and her team is Although it’s the job of interior patterned lamp shades and a textural it’s all about textures and using them using more lava stone as an alternative designers and forecasters to know what rug. Her colour prediction for 2020 is together.’’ to timber and stone in benchtops, plinths we’ll love before we do, they encourage yellow. Leech observed the arrival of lilac and and joinery. people to treat trends as inspiration, Warm, tonal colours including mauve in the aftermath of Milan Design A move towards slow design and rather than slavishly following them, so terracotta, clay, burgundy and wines are Week, and says they connect to the thinking more consciously about take what you like from them and add also taking top spot on the podium for warmer tones. sustainability in our homes is a growing your own touch. 2020. Interior designer Alexandra Donohoe trend; forgoing ‘‘fast interiors’’ for the Source: Domain.com.au 2018 • Painting Interior/ Exterior • Plastering • Paperhanging • Stipple Ceilings • Water Blasting Registered Applicators of Vision Wallcoverings WALLPAPER & MURALS AVAILABLE AT WRENS. Kara - 027 608 1837 Ph 214 4079 Office - 03 208 1837 Ali - 027 431 7108 CH-8636849AA 65 Yarrow St, Invercargill. CH-8642128AA decorsolutionsgore@xtra.co.nz • 16 Surrey Street, Gore FEBRUARY, 2020 ● 23
Getting the design right Whether you are looking at renovating walls separate rooms or do you have a an existing home or building a new one, more modern style where an open floor it is important to choose and brief your plan concept would suit your needs designer well. better? If you don’t give them all the Think of your furnishings and how information they require, this will result you will decorate your home when in a design that just doesn’t quite fit the choosing a floor plan. bill. Flowing and coordinated colors are Rather than constantly going back most important when designing an open and forth to the designer over weeks floor plan – so keep this in mind. and/or months, it is important to have a pretty good idea of what you are DECIDE WHAT TYPE OF DWELLING wanting out of the new home or TYPE FITS YOUR LOCATION renovation from the outset. Depending on where you live could Consider how you and your family dictate what type of floor plan will best will use the home and ensure it fits with suit your family. your lifestyle, from the size and shape to Does your property allow for a single where the rooms are located in relation level home with generous outdoor space to each other. and big backyard, or will your intended Discuss how much you are willing to new home be multi-level with limited spend on the project and what you are yard space? hoping to achieve. Your property and the council rules Discuss how the home will sit on your home. both? Large internal access garaging or will dictate what type of design best suits property and make certain it is well To help you along the way, here are separate? The size of your home should your chosen location. positioned to appreciate maximum some tips and tricks to ensure your home be the first consideration. views, if available, and as much sun as is everything you have ever dreamt of UNDERSTAND WHAT THE PROS AND possible. and more. CHOOSE A FLOOR PLAN BASED ON CONS ARE OF YOUR FLOOR PLAN There is certainly a lot to think about YOUR DESIGN STYLE When designing a home there will and it can be a bit overwhelming, DECIDE WHAT SIZE OF HOME WILL Everyone has their own design style and usually be pros and cons and you may particularly if you have never renovated BEST SUIT YOUR FAMILY choosing a floor plan that meets your need to decide what are your priorities or built a new home before, but there How many bedrooms and bathrooms do individual needs is essential. Are you and what you can learn to live with or are some very effective ways to ensure you require for your children or guests? more traditional and prefer a without. you choose the right floor plan for your Open plan living, separate lounge or compartmentalized floor plan where Continued next page. Leader in Concrete Construction Professionalism and Agility Skillful Committed Team Excell Concrete do it all!! • Driveways • Sheds • House & Garage Pads • New Housing Areas • Excavation & Site Prep READY MIX CONCRETE • GRAVEL Feel free to contact Excell Concrete at your convenience, email, call or send a CH-8642787AA WINTON HEAD OFFICE message online. P.O. BOX 34, Winton • Phone (03) 236-6580 • Fax (03) 236-6581 • Te Anau (03) 249-7051 • Lumsden (03) 236 6580 Phone: 027 481 4710 CH-8644006AA Email: excellconcretesolutions@gmail.com Email: mcgregor.concrete@xtra.co.nz | Web: www. mcgregorconcreteltd.com www.excellconcrete.co.nz We have our own Concrete Pump ● 24 FEBRUARY, 2020
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