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...
by Amanda van der Kley | Jun 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
R-value is a measure of thermal resistance of a material, and we’re often asked about the R-value of walls in our homes. Some people try to make comparisons of R-value between builders as a tool to decide who’s going to build them the warmest, most energy...
