by Amanda van der Kley | Jun 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
Updated May 2021 We Kiwis are known for our laidback, “she’ll be right” attitude. While this approach can work well in some circumstances, coming up with a budget to build a house isn’t one of them. Money is one of those topics that people can feel uncomfortable...
by Amanda van der Kley | May 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
Real estate agents always encourage clients to declutter their homes when selling them. This is because rooms look much bigger if they have less in them. Keep this in mind when you are looking at house plans on building company websites or in brochures. As it will...
by Amanda van der Kley | May 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
Many of us grew up in older homes where the sunniest room in the house was the bathroom or the laundry! Fortunately these days we are a lot more aware of the importance of getting sun into the parts of our homes that we spend the most time in. At Fraemohs, we consider...
by Amanda van der Kley | Mar 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
When it comes to roof styles for houses, there are a number of different options. Two of the most common kinds of roof design are a hip and gable roof and a monopitch roof, as illustrated by the designs below: Above: Monopitch roof (the ‘Kowhai’) Above:...
by Amanda van der Kley | Dec 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
With the demand for earthquake proof house designs increasing every day, more and more New Zealanders are asking us why Fraemohs Solid Timber Homes perform so well in earthquakes compared to conventional houses. And the answer? Innovative design and earthquake proof...
