Contructions Updates

Stage Focus: Completed Home at 3 Saint Vincent Way, Waikanae Kapiti Coast Property.

360 Degree Homes proudly finishes another beautiful, stylish modern home.
With amazing architectural features and wonderful design.
This home is 5 Star rated for Lifemark standards for future proofed living.
Situated at 3 Saint Vincent Way, Waikanae on the Kapiti Coast.

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Stage Focus: The Roof at 3 Saint Vincent Way, Waikanae Kapiti Coast Property.
Photo One: Arial photo from the above showing new completed roof
Photo Two: Arial photo showing progress of house with roof & weatherboards
Photo Three: Floor plans of the new home.
Photo Four: Elevation building plans of the new home.

What a difference a week makes, the roof is completed and the weatherboards are nearly finished  at 3 Saint Vincent Way, Waikanae on the Kapiti Coast.

The windows are due on site next week and that means the brick layers can start.
With the roof completed this is great news as the building will start drying out.
The garage door will be installed soon, this means progress will be focussed on the interior of the new house with plumbing pipe out for services and electrical pre wire.

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Stage Focus: Frames & Trusses at 3 Saint Vincent Way, Waikanae Kapiti Coast Property.
Photo One: Arial photo from the front showing framing & trusses
Photo Two: Arial photo showing progress of house with frames & trusses
Photo Three: Floor plans of the new home.
Photo Four: Elevation building plans of the new home.

Winter is upon us but that doesn’t stop progress on the new build at 3 Saint Vincent Way, Waikanae on the Kapiti Coast.

The frames and trusses are up and the building paper is wrapping the house.
The roof is well underway, with great progress being achieved.
The next milestone will be getting the building waterproofed.
This means getting the linear weatherboard up, brick exterior finished and of course the double glazed windows.
Which will create a warm and cozy house for many winters to come when this home is complete.

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Stage Focus: Foundations at 3 Saint Vincent Way, Waikanae Kapiti Coast Property.

Photo One: Earthworks in action
Photo Two: Floor plans of the new home.
Photo Three: Elevation building plans of the new home.

Well it’s been a busy week at 3 Saint Vincent Way with a lot of action on site.

The section has been cleared and profiles set up to mark out the foundations.
The foundation platform was dug out and compacted with hardfill and then a layer of sand.
Next week formwork will be laid out and fixed into place to form the concrete slab.
Ready for all the in-slab plumbing was done then polystyrene pods are place with reinforcing rods and mesh tied into place.
Won’t be long before the concrete slab is poured

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Stage Focus: Brick exterior at Waikanae North, Kapiti Coast Property.

Photo One: Exterior of new house
Photo Two: Floor plan of the new home.
Photo Three: Elevation building plans of the new home

Winter is definitely here, which has been frustrating slowing progress on the exterior brick  at 81 Waipunahau Rd.

The exterior will be finish early next week. Meaning gib linnings inside will start going up. This means the finishing work like painting, tiling and kitchen are not far away.

This beautiful home is for sale.

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Stage Focus: Foundations at Waikanae North, Kapiti Coast Property.

Photo One: Frames and trusses.
Photo Two: Frames up
Photo Three: Frames standing
Photo Four: Floor plan of the new home.
Photo Five: Elevation building plans of the new home

Well we’ve had a great run with the weather at 81 Waipunahau Rd means great progress with the build.

The timber frames are up and also the trusses.
What amazing team of builders. Thanks Glen, Paddy & Ben.
Roof starts next week.
This beautiful home is for sale.

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Stage Focus: Foundations at Waikanae North, Kapiti Coast Property.

Photo One: Earthworks in action
Photo Two: Boxing for concrete foundation slab
Photo Three: Concrete slab done!
Photo Four: Floor plans of the new home.
Photo Five: Elevation building plans of the new home.]

Well it’s been a busy week at 81 Waipunahau Rd with a lot of action on site.

The section has been cleared and profiles set up to mark out the foundations.
The foundation platform was dug out and compacted with hardball and then a layer of sand.
The formwork has been laid out and fixed into place to form the concrete slab.
All the in-slab plumbing was done then polystyrene pods are place with reinforcing rods and mesh tied into place.
Finally today the concrete was poured.
Friday it’s timber frames………..

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Stage Focus: New Build starting on Waikanae North, Kapiti Coast Property.

Photo One: Floor plan of the property being built.
Photo Two: Your new family home here – watch this space!
Photo Three: Elevation building plans of the new home.

Building Summary: All the profiles for the setting out of the building have been done.
Earthmover will start stripped section this week, ready for the foundations to start. .

Property Fact:  The new build is located in the Waikanae North Subdivision- 81 Waipunahau Rd.

This exciting new build by 360 Degree Homes is 240 s.q/m and is single storey

Next Building Stages: Property Preparation

When this stage starts expect lots of digging and big machines as progress begins on our section.

We will have our team busy clearing, excavating, and leveling this section according to the plans listed in the photo’s. It won’t take long for the outline and footprint of this new property to be revealed. I will be updating in the upcoming posts where you will you’ll be able to see the rough shape of your this new Kapiti Coast Property for sale as we ready it for its new potential family.

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Stage Focus: Design Considerations when Building your new home on the Kapiti Coast.

If you are considering building for the first time or maybe it’s going to be your last home.

You should consider Universal design in your design process.

What is universal design?
Universal design involves designing products and spaces so that they can be used by the widest range of people possible. Universal design recognises that there is a wide spectrum of human abilities.
Everyone, even the most able-bodied person, passes through childhood, periods of temporary illness, Injury and old-age. By designing for this human diversity, we can create things that will be easier for all people to use.
Lifemark™ Design Standards

Based on five key principles:

Usable
A usable home has thoughtful design features that meet the needs of people of different ages and abilities over time. A Lifemark™ certified home has features that make home life easier for all, including reachable power points and easy to use taps, window latches and light switches.

Adaptable
An adaptable home has easy adaptable design features to suit changing needs as we progress through life. A change in a person’s circumstances does not require an expensive retrofit in order to continue living easily, safely and independently in a Lifemark™ home. Subtle bathroom and kitchen features allow adaption at a later stage for little or no cost.

Accessible
An accessible home allows easy and safe access for all. Nobody is excluded from home life because of age or ability. This is achieved using level entry access, wider doorways and corridors and rooms designed to ease everyday living.

Safe
A safe home has intelligent design features proven to prevent injuries from slips, trips and falls. Improved lighting, non-slip surfaces in wet areas, better designed stairs and appropriate alarm systems and window latches make a Lifemark™ home a safe home for everyone.

Lifetime Value
A Lifemark™ home is a simple and low cost option for designers, builders and homeowners. The Lifemark™ principles are easily incorporated into home design and construction early on at a small cost. If added at a later stage, the cost is often very high and can be a long and onerous retrofit.

Top tips for a well-designed, usable house:
Car Parking: Parking spaces should always allow you to open your car door fully and you should be able to easily move around the vehicle.

Pathways and Entrance: You should be able to easily and safely access the entrance to a home, whatever your situation.

Bedrooms: Bedrooms should support ease of movement around bed.

Bathrooms: It’s best for the entry living level to have a toilet and shower that can be easily and independently used by all occupants and visitors.

Internal Stairways: Stairs should be wide and well-lit and designed with handrails to reduce the likelihood of injury.

Laundry: The laundry should be designed to support ease of movement and use of both appliances and storage space.

Kitchen: Kitchens should support ease of movement between fixed benches and appliances and storage space should be easily accessible. Drawers are more usable than cupboards.

Internal doors: Keep them wide enough to facilitate comfortable movement.

Light Switches and Powerpoints: If they’re placed at convenient heights and away from corners, they are easy to reach for all.

Windows: Controls should be at an easy to operate height and sills should allow easy viewing of the outdoor space from either a seated or standing position.

Doors and Taps: Lever handle door handles and taps are easier to operate than round door knobs.

This home has been awarded an 5 Star rating by LifeMark. 

It’s packed with features throughout the home showing quality fixtures and fittings and the highest workmanship.

This beautiful home at (Lot 37) 75 Waipanahau Road, Waikanae is for sale on the Kapiti Coast.

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Stage Focus:  Progress on the Kapiti Coast finished home 

 

360 Degree Homes is proud to present this beautiful home for sale on the Kapiti Coast.
This is the first five star rated Life Mark accredited home on the Kapiti Coast.

Showing outstanding architecture which incorporates universal design.
This home is packed with features throughout the home showing quality fixtures and fittings and the highest workmanship.This beautiful home at (Lot 37) 75 Waipanahau Road, Waikanae is for sale on the Kapiti Coast.

Check out www.360degreehomes.co.nz

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