Creating exceptional exteriors: Willow Landscapes
Even on a gloomy, drizzly winter’s day, the view from Carl Gildea’s workplace is spectacular. Carl and his Willow Landscapes team are high on the hills above Halswell laying out a New Zealand-themed garden complete with a koru-shaped feature pathway and rocks of every shape and size. “We were given a basic concept plan drawn […]
Luxurious Louvres: Louvre Solutions
Adding a louvre roof to your existing home or new build in the middle of winter is the perfect timing to protect you from the winter elements and to be ready for the summer months. “The weather may be considerably cooler at this time of year but a customised, automated louvre roof over a patio, […]
Bringing life to your garden: Garden Classics creating outdoor living solutions tailored to your needs
Local family business Garden Classics has been creating the best outdoor living solutions for Canterbury homes for more than 20 years. The expert team designs and produces water features, pots and planters, as well as statues and ornaments, from its Christchurch-based factory and showroom. “If you can’t find a product that’s exactly what you want, […]
Powerful protection: UPVC Windows and Doors are keeping homes throughout Central Otago and the Southern Lakes safe from the extremes of climate
Central Otago and the Southern Lakes region are known for their extremes of climate – scorching hot 30+ degree days in the summer and temperatures plummeting well below zero in the winter. Such fluctuations call for building materials that perform at the highest level of efficiency, especially with respect to thermal insulation. It is well […]
A heart of stone: Eldorado Stone from Hard As Rocks is a wonderful alternative to other thick and heavy stone cladding products
For the look and feel of real stone, Eldorado Stone provides a stunning appearance, without the weight and cost of the real thing. Hard as Rocks is New Zealand’s exclusive supplier of the product, which is the most realistic architectural man-made stone available on the market – and the world’s biggest selling stone veneer. Earthquake […]
Solid and sought-after: Andrews of Canterbury Contracting is a labour of love for two local guys (both called Andrew)
The solid, sought-after work of Andrews of Canterbury Contracting Ltd is creating a strong presence across the region. Along Moorhouse Avenue there’s the smart louvre gates at Mitsubishi Motors. And, just across the road at Co Kids Childcare, the team has created a safe, functional environment with fences, a retaining wall, deck, sandpit and a […]