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  • Proposed Changes to Granny Flat Rules in NZ

    Proposed Changes to New Zealand Building Code: A Boon for "Granny Flats" and Energy EfficiencyThe New Zealand government is currently consulting on proposed changes to the Building Code that aim to make it easier to build secondary dwellings, often referred to as "granny flats.

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  • Building a Better Home: How the Homestar V5 Design Guide helps you

    IntroductionThe Homestar V5 Design Guide is an essential resource for designers, homeowners and builders committed to creating healthier, more energy-efficient, and sustainable homes in New Zealand. Developed by the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC), this guide provides comprehensive insights into achieving high performance in residential buildings.

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  • Choosing the Right Site for Your New Home

    Landing on the Right Site for Your New HomeBuilding your dream home can be as challenging as it is rewarding. No new home build project can really get serious without securing a site on which to build your new home.

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  • Top 10 Best Window Suppliers in NZ

    Building a house and wondering which supplier to use for your build? At Formance we see many plans come across our desk with windows specified, so we’ve assembled a list of the best window suppliers in NZ and ones that we seem commonly specified on SIP projects.

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  • Homeowners Guide to the Best New Home Design Process

    So you have land and probably a pretty good idea of the type of home you want to build.

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  • Can I use internal walls with SIPs?

    Something we often get asked here at Formance is ‘Should I do my internal walls with SIPs?’. This article explores the pros and cons of this approach and what you should do for your upcoming project.

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  • How do Formance SIPs join?

    Formance panels are a high-performance building envelope solution that combines structure and insulation. Here's a comprehensive guide on how these panels are fixed together, making your construction project efficient and robust. Joining Methods for Formance PanelsThermal (SIP) Spline 

    Advantage: Reduces thermal bridging.

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  • Formance Home Video Tour

     

    Join us for a video tour showing one of our latest projects: A stunning Platinum Homes showhome in Paerata Rise, Auckland!

    Check out the features that make it a high-performance home, like the superior insulation and energy-efficient systems✅

    Want a home like this?
    Contact Formance;
    Phone: 0800 000 527
    or
    Email: info@formance.…

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  • Build Smarter: Where to Use SIPs in Your Home

    Energy efficiency is often the highest priority for people building with Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) , but sometimes other priorities need to be managed to achieve the outcomes that clients want. Sometimes, people think a house is either high-performance or not.

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  • What it's REALLY like living in a high performance home in NZ

    Living in a high performance home in New Zealand can be a game-changer compared to a traditional kiwi house. Here's a rundown of what you can expect:

    Comfy and Cosy

    Warm in winter, cool in summer: High performance homes excel at keeping a consistent temperature year-round.

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