| 63 BUILDING SUPPLIES EziSteel EziSteel uses New Zealand-made Axxis® Steel, a galvanised, high-tensile steel specifically designed for New Zealand’s house-framing market. designed for New Zealand’s house-framing market, which is backed by a 50-year durability statement from New Zealand Steel. “It’s better in earthquakes and high wind and we certainly have a changing environment Aniche in the storage unit Taupo-based Shed Central is currently undertaking its latest commercial project, a block of 43 storage units on Manuka Street. The development, named Manuka Storage, has seen Shed Central carve out a niche in the storage unit market while maintaining its core shed and barn building services. "We partner with supplier Ezi Steel which provides the steel framing components that form the backbone of these projects," says Trudi McHale, who owns and operates Shed Central alongside husband Andrew. "They are local and very easy to deal with. We've been working with them for probably 20 + years. It's a long-standing relationship." The new Manuka Street development features individually titled units ranging from 40 to 97 square metres, which are all for sale under unit title. This follows the business model of previous successful ventures, including Titan Storage, Airport Storage, Wharewaka Storage, and Gasoline Alley at the Taupo Motorsport Park. Interested parties looking to purchase units in the new Manuka Storage development can contact Shed Central directly. Shed Central, formerly known as Shed Boss Taupo, has built its reputation on delivering bespoke building solutions throughout the Taupo region and further a ield. While Andrew oversees the construction team on-site , Trudi manages the organisational side of the business supported by a dedicated sales team. "We understand that every project is unique and we begin the conversation by asking what the client intends to put inside the shed and the budget they are working with before designing gets underway," says Trudi, highlighting the company's commitment to personalised service. This attention to detail extends to the construction methodology with Shed Central implementing robust building techniques that ensure structural integrity even in extreme weather events. "We know our designing and construction delivers an exceptionally strong building, beginning with the use of our unique anchor bolting system that is actually built into the shed," says Trudi. While it primarily services the Taupo region, its portfolio includes projects as far north as Ngaruawahia and south to Porirua. Shed Central shares premises with the couple's complementary business, McHale Hire with all its machinery to make the job easier. Shed Central can construct and accommodates any size or shape according to customer requirements. Trudi says there is no end to the uses Shed Central buildings o er clients from sheds and garages to workshop spaces, barns, commercial buildings and rural applications. Sheds built to your requirements Sheds Patios Carports Workshops Barns Commercial Industrial Rural 18 Matai Street, Taupo 07 3782828 these days. The frame is obviously what holds a building up so it’s incredibly important,” says Eddie. “And it is comparable in price with timber. In architectural homes it allows people to achieve things design-wise, delivering excellent spanning capability.” The company’s central location in Taupo allows it to service the entire North Island, and it has completed projects as far south as Twizel and as far north as Russell. While EziSteel doesn’t construct the buildings itself, it helps customers find qualified builders experienced with steel construction or provides advice to builders who are new to working with steel frames.
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