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    DIRECTORY FOR ALL BUILDING AND RENOVATION
               EXPERTS IN SOUTHLAND
   • NORTH OTAGO              • QUEENSTOWN
   • CENTRAL LAKES DISTRICT   • CENTRAL OTAGO
   • EASTERN SOUTHLAND

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BUILDING &
              RENOVATING
                         Directory
    Page 3 - New Home Builds         Jennian Homes
    Page 4 - Builders                Regan Jones / John Mulholland Builder          K-fab is a small business
    Page 5 - Builders                Trevor Brumby / Jason Gorton                   offering light engineering
    Page 6 - Builders                Kennedy Building / J Turnhout Contracting
    Page 7 - New Home & Alterations Exceed Homes
                                                                                   and sheet metal services,
    Page 8 - New Home & Alterations Nigel Robertson                              we specialise in alloy fabrication
    Page 9 - New Home & Alterations Smith and Sons
    Page 10 - Builders               C Brown Builders
    Page 11 - Landscaping            Village Green Garden Design
    Page 12 - Landscaping            Diacks Nursery / Parkside Quarries
    Page 13 - Landscaping            Jones Contracting
    Page 14 - Landscaping            JCL Asphalt
    Page 15 - Windows Doors          Tyne Traders / Southland Glass
    Page 16 - Window/ Doors          Fairview Windows/Doors
    Page 17 - Brick /Block           Rabette Brick and Block /
                                     Brand Brick and Blocklaying
    Page 18 - Gola                   DJ Roofing / Kiwigola
    Page 19 - Roofing                C S Roofing
    Page 20 - Kitchens/ Bathrooms Placemakers
    Page 21- Sheds/ Wardrobes        Placemakers
    Page 22 - Home Insulation        Awarua Synergy / Refrigeration Supplies
    Page 23 - Interior Design        Wrens / Decor Solutions
    Page 24 - Concrete               McGregors Concrete / Excell Concrete
    Page 25 - Architectural Design   Admore Design
    Page 26 - Painters/ Plasterer    J R Plastering / Cover 'n' Colour
                                     Decorating
    Page 27 - Painters               Tom Dixon / Olphert Contracting
    Page 28 - Electrician            Laser Electrical / Nind Electrical
    Page 29 - New Home Builds        David Reid Homes
    Page 30 - Hire                   Forklifts NZ / A B Equipment
    Page 31 - Hire                   iHire
    Page 32 - Hire                   Parklands
    Page 33 - Hire                   Kiwiskips
    Page 34 - Hire
    Page 35 - Kitchens
                                     Mr Rental / Supreme Site Works
                                     Arc- tech Joinery / Pooles Joinery
                                                                                        Call Zac on
    Page 36 - Building Contractor    Ajax Building
    Page 37 - Broker/ Property Valuer Brenda Nom / Southland Real Estate
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    Page 38 - Inspections/Property Housecall / Kennedy Building RDP
                                                                                   Email: zackean@hotmail.com
    Page 39 - New Home Builds        G J Gardner Homes
    Page 40 - Building Supplies      E Hayes and Sons
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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.

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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.

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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.’’

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?
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                                                                                                                               Landscape Design is not simply planting
                                                                                                                                      trees and sowing lawns.

                                                                                                                                       Design includes planning to
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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
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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
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home, an extension to your existing                                                                                                    flooring.
property or the landscaping of your
garden, concrete, bricks and blocks are                                                                                                consistency Obtain quotes from
all practical choices. Not only are they                                                                                               reputable concrete placers who are
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    PAINTED BRICKWORK                                                                                                                  requirements.
    Brick claddings are very much in                                                                                                       Are they willing to discuss your job
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materials, for example, white painted                                                                                                      BUILDING IN BRICK OR BLOCK?
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Enhancing your outdoor living area
If you looking for a way to improve the                                                                                                          means that you can find the perfect one
quality of your outdoor living                                                                                                                   for your home.
experience, add a pergola!                                                                                                                          They can be easily installed: There are
    A simple structure that can transform                                                                                                        many landscaping companies that can
your backyard and turn it into an                                                                                                                help you design and build the perfect
outdoor living space that you love, there                                                                                                        one for your home. Call the professionals
are many reasons why you should get a                                                                                                            and get the process started.
pergola for your home.                                                                                                                              They create a place to entertain
    They create a definite space: A                                                                                                              outside: Everyone loves outdoor parties
pergola can add definition to your                                                                                                               and a pergola gives you an outdoor
backyard. You can create an                                                                                                                      entertainment area that is attractive and
entertainment lounge or a dining area,                                                                                                           versatile. It is a great space to get loved
particularly useful if you do not have a                                                                                                         ones together, whether it is a dining
deck or a patio.                                                                                                                                 area or a lounge to sit and share a bottle
    You get privacy: Although it is an                                                                                                           of wine or sip coffee while gossiping!
open structure, you can create privacy by                                                                                                           They are beautiful: It has been
adding drapes, latticework, or screens to                                                                                                        mentioned that a pergola is an attractive
one side of the pergola.                                                                                                                         addition to any backyard. You can make
    They create additional space for                                                                                                             them even more beautiful by adding
plants: You can hang plants from the                                                                                                             accessories like hanging pots, lights,
boards and create a gorgeous garden in                                                                                                           curtains, and much more. You can create
the air. A pergola is also appropriate for                                                                                                       an outdoor living space that you love by
plants like clematis, honeysuckle, ivy,                                                                                                          adding elements that suit your
wisteria, and grape vines as they grow                                                                                                           personality and style.
from the ground up and can create a          instantly get an outdoor lounge where                to your home.                                     A pergola is an easy, yet gorgeous
beautiful natural ceiling as they            you can relax. There are also pergolas                  They can be made with different             structure that adds a lot of appeal to
intertwine themselves in the boards.         that have an optional canopy that you                materials: A pergola is an affordable          backyards. You can transform your
    They give protection and shade from      can open and close as needed.                        structure that can be built with a variety     outdoor area and create a living space
the elements: A pergola can give you a          They add value: According to experts,             of materials like metal, cedar, and even       where you can entertain friends and
beautiful shaded area where you can          you can add as much as 20 percent to                 vinyl.                                         family or relax and unwind after a long
enjoy the summer day without worrying        your home with attractive landscaping.                  You can build one that suits your           day. No matter what you use it for, you
about sunburn. If you have a natural         Unlike gazebos, pergolas are extremely               taste, budget, or style of your home. The      can be sure that you will love having a
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Locally owned and operated
CS Roofing Southland Limited is a locally
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specialising in the supply and installation
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   The company recognises the
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workforce, and places a lot of emphasis                                                                                                 measuring and ordering, site supervision
on supporting its staff to obtain                                                                                                       and installation.
qualifications such as the National           be police vetted.                             approved edge protection which in most         With the desire to give back to the
Certificate in Roofing, or to become             Health and safety is another major         situations means only our workers on        community, the company made a
Licensed Building Practitioners.              component of our work, with our staff         site during the roof installation.          decision in 2012 to make a donation to
   Many of our trainee roofers have           continually obtaining and renewing                The CS Roofing Southland Ltd            Hospice Southland for every residential
come to us straight from school to be         certification such as Site Safe, First Aid,   business model is based around salaried     re-roof project.
trained by our qualified roofers and have     Working at Heights, and Elevated Work         managerial staff, waged roof installers,       To date that total is over $62,000.00.
gone on to achieve National Certificates      Platforms.                                    labour only self-employed roofing and          CS Roofing Southland Ltd offer a free
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   We have carried out many successful        policy in place.                                  The current staffing structure allows   the Southland region.
contracts for multiple for government            Our installers are trained in the          for site attendance for enquiries and
departments which requires our staff to       erection and dismantling of our               measuring for quoting purposes, in          - Editorial supplied.

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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
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    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.
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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

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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.

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