Interesting take on building systems in NZ. One interesting fact not mentioned, is all H1.2 timber frames in houses have a 5 year warranty, even when used in structural elements as long as its protected. When the NZBC clearly calls for all structural elements to have a 50 year warranty? Yes most homes are built from timber in NZ and one reason could be, we have only 2 real building suppliers to the industry in NZ, who just by coincidence own the most forestry in this country. Also although I agree this system is most well known by builders and councils, is lack of understanding of newer and possibly better systems really the reason to avoid the potentially better result? There are many ways to build in NZ with newer technology, and claiming that we have been doing this for over 100 years, does not mean its the best way today. After all when settlers first arrived here we didn't have cars, I'm sure an argument to return to using a horse and cart, won't be accepted by most today. I know this presentation was trying to be neutral, however the dogma of the industry to resist change from timber stick frames, and revere to the old ways, still seeps through the presentation. Enjoyed your thoughts, albeit not agreeing with all - but its good to have these ongoing discussions within the industry. - cheers. G

Its the colour women prefer, it used to be blue.

Fun Fact: This timber is a synthetic byproduct of recycling tampons from the sewage treatment works.

I only ever see green here in Australia. Often enough they DON'T USE treated. So it's just regular pine colour

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Timber treated with toxic chemicals is, hmmmmm, sustainable? Land clear felled to plant monocrop desrts to grow inferior timber that creats slash that destroyed the eastern north island of nz because the timber needs toxic chemicals that then preclude that timber from being added back to the nutrient cycle as compost. Yeah sustainable, right.

Why not return the cut offs to the factory to be used in Oriented Strand Board or other engineered timber products?

Seen a lot of timber in Australia with some sort of green treatment on it.

Toxic chemicals.

In a country full of leaky homes ...you need treated framework

Gay builders?

Nice.

What I don't get is NZs reliance on gib and nogs for shear strength as gib is not a structural material in most other building codes. The amount of nogs could be reduced and the stiffness of houses majorly increased if we committed to using an external sheething layer (osb, ply, ecoply, RAB etc). The houses are also more air sealed this way, and makes the waterpoof layer more effective.

Because we only grow gay trees ?

why is all the timber pink??

LGBTQ Demanded it.

Awesome video. I’m in about same position. Finally have the space only I’ll probably break a bone but would love to get my littles on it and try myself a bit. Never forget that feeling! Cost is my only concern. Found it thanks!! Good job Dad , and help!!!!

I’m sure I missed it but how much US dollars? Looked like 12 sheets plywood?

Kiwis are gay is why!

In the USA, we are not allowed to live in a modern home. All American homes look like low rent shit. American's could only find a modern and affordable home in the 1950s, hence "Mid Century Modern"

It’s to do with weight. Tiled/slate roof is heavy and dangerous in an earthquake

Solid! I Appreciate the Journey n Insight you’ve shared !! Excellent Vid, Well well put together 👏🏻🙏🏻🎉💯 Makes me wanna get in this field of work

What is a ball park figure for what you have to pay Councils? And how do the different Wellington councils differ in charges?

Would be interested to hear your thoughts on 3d printing for homes.

Old school NZ advertorial style. Love it.

Long run metal roof makes your house look like 1950 shoddy shed.

I dont see any basins on the website

its because timber is better

I can't stand anything but brick walls, internal and external.

Beautiful house.

very good . !

cuz barbie own the treatment factories

My parents first house was brand new when they moved in. A new area. The local animal farmer was selling off parts of his land. Further in, there were still sheep. The local trees were cut up to build the houses. The house and surrounding ones are still standing today - 50+ years later.. The timber was rough cut and the sap could be smelt for years.

We have a corrugated iron roof that was done in the early 70s - it's still going strong.

very informative vid. thanks for sharing!

Best dad ever ) nice work

interesting, concrete tiles are still very common in South Australia, and the only alternative that you see is corrugated metal

If I had the money my roof would be copper or stainless, why cyclones. Tiles have a lot of problems hail and the weight. In the old days super six wasn't bad either.

shit door handles though....

Rendered straw bail is cheap, a fair few places around here even use high resin woods in conjunction with straw bail. Instead of tantalized wood. Straw grown on site, some places could harvest their own clay and lime for render.

I having doing timber framming and carpentry work for 20 years in Australia. As I know, the problem is the design of the mordern houses is challenging the knowledges for the young chippies. For saving the government foundings, they cut off the apprenticeship period from 4 years to less than 2 years . Nowdays, the young boys knowing nothing about the conventional house framing, they used to do prefab trusses framing or even prefab the wall framing as well. Once the job involves complicated steel works or special design of the architecture engineering. Main while, the regulations updates alot for the multi townhouses building, a lot of fire protection and water proofing regulation are related with the framing. It is even a challenging for experienced old guys, not even for the young boys who are not finish year 12. (I have no biases, but it is essential to have the basic math knowledge or reading ability to understand the plans). I have seen so many jobs which the young boys fxxk them up.

In summary, we use timber because that's what our builders know. Plus NZ builders are so much in demand that they can't be bothered with learning new materials and technologies. While I remember being super annoyed by this when we built our house, I kind of understand from their perspective. If you were a business and your products sold like hot cakes, would you care to change?💡😁

I’ve recently done a few jobs with espan cladding for the actual house. It seems that metal materials are starting to become more popular period

If you've been in a decent earthquake, you never forget the sound of heavy tiles rattling above you. Having experienced the Canterbury quakes, I will always prefer a single story weatherboard house, with longrun roofing. Everything needs to be able to flex and move without falling on the occupants.

nothing like walking into a screeching new timber home, let alone when it's windy. screws showing on gib after a while? oh well NZ loves timber

Ummmmm mm😏

They don't have to worry about hail Storms !

Thank you so much for this brother. I really appreciate you From Melbourne, Australia Thank you 🙏🏽

I’d love you to address the acoustic features of all these products. I love the sound of rain on the roof but I’ve also enjoyed complete acoustic dampening.

Awesome video! How long did it take after plans were finalised?