Why choosing local steel supports more than just your roof
Behind the strength of Colorsteel is a story of Kiwi jobs, innovation and sustainability.
Roof red flags to look for at your next open home
When you're buying a house, it's easy to focus on the fun stuff. A sunny kitchen. Good flow. Room for the kids. But before you start planning furniture layouts, there’s one critical feature you don’t want to overlook: the roof.
Recoat or replace? The question that could save you thousands
Not every tired-looking roof needs to be ripped off and replaced. In many cases, a professional recoating can add decades of life to your roof without the hefty price tag of a full replacement. The key is knowing when a recoat is enough, and when it’s time to start fresh.
Top tips for inspecting the roof (even if you’re not a roofing expert)
Learn five simple ways to check a roof’s condition without climbing a ladder, plus what to look for and when to call in the pros.
Restful retreat
Contemporary design meets classic accents in this generous four pavilion home with pool – each design decision was crafted to further tranquillity and a restful atmosphere
Roofing Choices That Combine Function and Style
How to balance protection, profile, and performance
Lifestyle transformation
This reimagined farmhouse blends rustic charm with modern conveniences – spacious entertaining areas and separate sleeping wings accommodate a growing family
Bach sensibility with eHaus standards
This home is designed and built with the rigors of the Passive House Standard front of mind. Material choices merge with the land while planning optimises outlooks and outdoor living.
Stepping into nature
This pavilion home immerses itself with the natural world – each architectural element is designed to maximise breathtaking lake views, while respecting the surrounding environment – lower level volumes float over the land
Divided interests
Four gabled wings separate areas of use in this home, while providing shelter for an outdoor lounge – stone, metal and timber cladding connects with the rugged landscape
At one with the landscape
For this expansive farmhouse, three wings protect a central courtyard – cladding choices and undulating pitched roof forms connect to the landscape and mountains while glass wall-ended pavilions take in distinct outlooks
The views not the weather
When a gathering point holiday home faces the best of the views and sometimes the worst of the weather, Dimond Roofing’s profile LT7 seals the deal
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Furniture designed for life. Ethically made dining and living furniture and accessories by international and New Zealand designers where refined elegance meets sleek, contemporary form. Explore our extensive range of designer furniture via our Christchurch showroom or browse online.
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Plumbing World is New Zealand’s most prominent 100% Kiwi-owned national plumbing merchant, operating over 50 branches from Kerikeri to Invercargill. Plumbing World offers a wide range of bathroom, kitchen, laundry, heating, and hot water products, catering to trade professionals and homeowners.
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Poggenpohl is a premium German kitchen brand known for its innovation, timeless design, and precision craftsmanship, offering bespoke kitchen solutions that blend luxury with functionality.
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