Steel Frames of the Future Today!Homes built to last use steel framing technologyWith the ongoing saga surrounding leaky homes, today’shome owners are more <strong>co</strong>ncerned than ever about howtheir homes have been built. We all want the same thing –peace of mind that our home, usually our biggest asset, willstand the test of time.Our New Zealand love affair with radiata pine may beabout to <strong>co</strong>ol after all the problems with leaky homes. Newemphasis on the specification of <strong>co</strong>mponents like framesand trusses, dwindling timber supplies, rising housing <strong>co</strong>stsand the lobbying for alternative building materials based onhealth and safety issues have led to the rise in steel framehomes.Steel framing has been around for years and is quicklygaining market share in Australia, USA, UK, South Africa andthe Middle East. Steel frame houses are strong, quick tobuild, won’t warp or twist in the sun or absorb the winterrains and are often cheaper. Because the frames aredimensionally stable, they are less likely to leak as a result ofmovement, and if they do, they won’t rot.The high strength of steel framing enables large spans forwide open living spaces. Steel is also fully recyclable againand again making steel frames a sustainable choice. Peaceof mind is provided by the 50 year durability statementwhich is available from New Zealand Steel. As steel isdimensionally stable it has an aesthetic and time benefit aswell. As steel is unable to absorb moisture you won’t seecracks appearing in interior linings and there won’t bedelays to cladding and lining during the building processcaused by too high moisture <strong>co</strong>ntent in the framing.Chris Kay, marketing manager at New Zealand Steel, pointsout that New Zealanders are ingrained with a timbermentality but building with steel framing isn’t a new thing.“For homeowners, the case for steel framing is <strong>co</strong>mpelling -it’s a “no brainer”, says Chris Kay. “Now builders are seeingindustry leaders such as Golden Homes investing in steelframing technology, they are starting to show significantinterest.”New Zealand Steel is launching a new brand of galvanizedsteel in the first half of 2009 called AxxisTM Steel for Framing."My vision is for every home builder to <strong>co</strong>nfidentlydeliver steel framed homes and for designers andhomeowners to choose their preferred framing as routinelyas they do claddings and roofing materials," says Chris.There are also health benefits to steel framing – it doesn’tleach hazardous preservative chemicals and is an inertmaterial which means that it doesn’t emit toxic chemicals.Steel framing will not act as a food source for mould and inthe unfortunate event of moisture ingress into the wall itwill not rot.22 Support your local <strong>co</strong>mmunity www.elocal.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>The AxxisTM brand has been accepted into the Asthma andRespiratory Foundation of New Zealand’s Sensitive Choiceprogramme after assessment by a product advisory panel ofindependent experts, who re<strong>co</strong>gnised the potential benefitsto asthma and allergy sufferers. Look out for its butterflylogo which identifies <strong>co</strong>mpanies taking active steps to helpsufferers.Golden Homes has invested in its own roll formingmachines to produce steel framing - "Zog" is its brand ofsteel frames, which are manufactured from AxxisTM steel. AZog system cannot burn and is electrically safe, largelyreducing the flammable materials in your home. It is<strong>co</strong>mpatible with all interior floor, wall and ceiling liningmaterials. Zog steel frames are also 100% termite, rodent,borer and dry-rot proof.It will be Golden Homes customers that can now choosebetween steel or timber framing and with all the benefits ofsteel and the current lower price of a steel framed option, itwill be interesting to see just how many new builds over thenext decade use steel frames instead of timber.To find out more visitwww.goldenhomes.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong> andwww.zog.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>
KITCHENWHVoyager©It’sa betterplace you own...www.goldenhomes.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>319.3 sqm for just$291,000 gst inclland not includedIf you can find a house with abetter specification and price . . .Then frankly we'd suggest you buy it!W/ROBEChoose from ourplans, your plans ordesign and build.Double Glazed windows & doorsTimber or ZOG 0.75mm gauge/90mm steel framesBrick or ERFF plaster finish panel cladding systemGerard Rockport shingle tile or Corona Shake roofGib 10mm Ultraline to all wallsGib 13mm Ultraline Plus with pearl <strong>co</strong>at to ceilingsGib Alto 2 step <strong>co</strong>veR2.2 Batts to wallsR3.6 Batts to ceilingClearlite Dama Senso toilets with soft close lidsMichel Cesar Bullo wall hung china vanities c/w soap dispenserMethven Minimalist tapwareMethven Satinjet sliding shower railsHJ Cooper 250 ltr stainless steel hot water cylinderClearlite Millenium 1.0m x 1.0m showers with anodised doorsF&P appliances including double dishdrawersF&P Designer Series water dispensing fridgeF&P Designer Series Apex rangehood with black glassKeyless remote <strong>co</strong>ntrol burglar alarm systemElectronic <strong>co</strong>ntrol home ventilation systemHard wired smoke detectorsHeated mirrors and extractor fans with halogen lightHeated ladder towel racksBathroom fan heaters and vanity lights50mm thick Kitchen bench topsUndermounted Kitchen sink insertArborline door and drawer frontsKK11 double pull out rubbish binsInnotech silent self close drawer runner systemPelmet and bulkheads to top of Kitchen cabinetsGlass splash back and bench upstandsand much much more !FLOOR AREA - 319.3 sqMROOF - GABLEBEDROOMS - 5BATHROOMS - 2LIVING - 2GARAGE - 4Now includesFisher & Paykelwater dispenserrefrigeratoras standard!All thisfor $911 sqm• To view our full range of plans and inclusions, please visit our Show Home:• Address: Cnr McPherson Road and State Highway 22, Drury• Hours: Monday – Thursday 9.00am – 4.30pm, Friday 9.00am – 4.00pm,After hours by appointment• Phone: 09 294 6065 • Fax 09 294 6075• Email <strong>co</strong>unties@goldenhomes.<strong>co</strong>.<strong>nz</strong>G OLDEN HOMES®23