The Challenge The recent earthquakes in California are a reminder that seismic activity occurs regularly around the globe. Here at Fraemohs’ headquarters in Canterbury we…
The best part of being a sales consultant at Fraemohs is undoubtedly handing over the keys at the end of the build and seeing the…
Imagine that you have discovered land for sale in your favourite part of New Zealand and taken the leap and bought a section. It might…
Fraemohs Homes is continuing to develop its strong ties with the Pacific Islands, through a new partnership with Pacific Property Solutions. Fraemohs has always had…
At this time of the year many of us are hanging out for that long-awaited summer holiday with family and friends. Just as spending time…
Once you have moved into your brand new home, you will likely find that you spend far less time on home maintenance than you did…
In our last blog we discussed why condensation forms and the practical steps you can take to prevent it in your home. This time we…
Winter is well and truly here and many of you will be battling the daily curse of condensation dripping from your windows when you get…
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…
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…
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…
You may have heard the term “passive design” but what does it actually mean? Basically passive design means utilising free renewable sources of energy such…
Here at Fraemohs we love autumn with its sunny but crisp days and the prospect of cosy nights in. It is neat to see mushrooms…
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…
Many couples discover that once their children move out of home, their 200 to 300 square metre family home is suddenly too large for them.…
Architectural builds are becoming an increasingly popular choice for those looking to build their dream high-end family home. And many people think the best way…
Mirabell Chalets in Alexandra have found that Fraemohs solid timber chalets make ideal accommodation for visitors from all over the globe. In fact Mirabell Chalets’…
We’re always looking for ways to improve our home plans and give our clients the best, most comfortable spaces to live in. And so, after…
Clients often ask us for information about the R-value (a measure of thermal resistance of a material) of the walls in our solid timber homes,…
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…
If you haven’t already, please read Part One of this blog series first, as it provides some background information on the R-value and thermal efficiency, which…
Clients often ask us for information about the R-value (a measure of thermal resistance of a material) of the walls in our homes, hoping to…
While Fraemohs Homes is a well-known name to many New Zealanders, you may be surprised to learn that we have also supplied our solid timber…
Style: Timbermode, based on the Willows plan Location: Rolleston, Christchurch Completed: 2015 Description: 4 bedrooms with linea cladding. Read what our client (Ben) had to say…
Style: Timbermode, loosely based on the Kowhai Location: Pegasus, North Canterbury Completed: March, 2017 Description: Architecturally designed cedar clad Timbermode home adapted from one of our plans. A…
In our last blog we discussed the pitfalls of using a square metre rate as the basis for making decisions when you are choosing a…
Here at Fraemohs Homes, people looking at our house plans often ask us to provide a square metre rate for building a home. They can…
Because timber is a natural product it can deteriorate over time. In nature, wood is eventually broken down in the environment by moisture and living…
The team at Fraemohs Homes are passionate about making warm, healthy timber kit houses for New Zealanders. Gone are the bad old days when Kiwis…
For many people, the most challenging part of building their own home is actually navigating council consenting requirements, not the build itself! These days councils…
One of the key messages that comes across when you talk to homeowners with a Fraemohs kitset home is how easy they found the whole…
When the UK’s Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) launched its #NameOurShip campaign for its new polar research vessel, we’re betting the name “BoatyMcBoatface” never occurred…
In May 2016, we completed this beautiful 2 bedroom timber frame home in Tasman. Set amidst the splendid native forest, this holiday retreat blends in with…
Practical Tiny House Design By Fraemohs If you have ever watched any home renovation programmes on TV you will know that the tiny house is…
New Home And Land Packages The Fraemohs Way Traditional house and land packages in New Zealand offered by many building companies involve the purchaser buying…
We need the space to build our new show home, so the Owl has to go! The Details Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Floor area:…
Making The Most Of Your Home Insurance Claim Five years after the devastating Christchurch earthquake of February 22nd 2011, many homeowners are still in the…
Kitset Homes NZ – Essential Information For generations many New Zealanders have aspired to building their own home. Often using prefabricated kitset homes. However, following legislative changes…
Whether you’re building a new home or renovating an existing space, finding a builder to work with can be difficult. While recommendations from friends and…
