Guides & inspiration

Plan, spec and build with confidence

Practical, NZ-focused guides to help you plan, spec and build, from sleepouts to re-roofing to decking.

Planning a sleepout or cabin in NZ

Consent, siting, insulation and freight - what to sort before your flat-pack cabin arrives.

Measuring, profiles, underlay, flashings and fixings - get the order right the first time.

Choosing boards, joist spacing, fixings and finishing for a deck that lasts.