84 | Touchwood Solidwood Homes T T Kelly Deeks High-quality secondary and minor dwellings Touchwood Solidwood Homes’ unique building method involves modular timber panels that create a strong and durable wall surface. BUILDING Bringing beautiful solid wood living within reach of everyday New Zealanders, Touchwood Solidwood Homes builds homes, not houses, and has found a niche market across the North Island for providing high-quality secondary and minor dwellings to sections with existing homes. Touchwood Solidwood Homes has been building reliable, solid timber homes for many years with a unique building system used in contemporary and traditionally designed homes. Specialising but not limited to transportable homes, the company’s portfolio spans from studio sanctuaries and functional tiny homes to modest minor dwellings and expansive family abodes. “We are committed to solid timber construction and ensure our homes are a testament to enduring quality and exquisite craftsmanship,” says Touchwood Solidwood Homes owner Steve Emm. “Our blonded timber walls complement and blend seamlessly with traditional floor and roof construction techniques. That, and our plasterboard ceilings, make our Touchwood homes lighter and brighter than other solid wood homes on the market.” Touchwood Solidwood Homes’ unique building method involves modular timber panels that create a strong and durable wall surface that serves as both the frame and the interior walls. Touchwood-trained builders construct these walls at the company’s yard in Silverdale and then stand the walls up in a matter of hours. “In contrast to conventional building techniques, our wall system effectively builds a house inside out,” Steve says. “When our builders have erected the walls and roof, the home is sealed without cladding. Then, we install the insulation and cladding into the home’s exterior.” Touchwood Solidwood Homes can provide a complete, high-quality package. Each dwelling receives a code of compliance before it leaves the yard, and the team meticulously handles every detail to ensure clients have the best transition into their new home. With every build happening under Steve’s watchful eye, Touchwood Solidwood Homes assures quality work. A true family business, Steve and his wife Cherie employ six talented builders, two of whom are their sons, Darren and Dale, and one is Steve’s dad, John. “I’m watching all of my guys doing every job. Two of them are my sons who get to work with their grandad, and we’re all doing what we love.” “When our builders have erected the walls and roof, the home is sealed without cladding. Then, we install the insulation and cladding into the home’s exterior.” Touchwood Solidwood Homes has found the perfect niche in the market to suit its business model and its local area down to the ground. “We’ve got all these old quarter acre sections which can fit a second dwelling,” Steve says. “No one can afford to buy a piece of land in Auckland anymore, so a different thought process is required. How can you look after your property and keep it in the family? We’ve built small homes for mum and dad to retire into while their children take over the existing home on the property. “We’ve even built homes for older customers who have no children, but they move into the little house and rent the big house out. They get to stay on their land, mow their lawn and plant their veggie garden, and, whenever they want, jump in the camper van and go for a bit of a holiday.” For those lucky enough to have secured an empty section, Touchwood Solidwood Homes can construct larger homes of any size you’d like. During the construction, Touchwood can build a small transportable house for the customer to live in. Once complete, the family can rent their little dwelling or even move it back off the property. “You wouldn’t buy a car without taking it for a test drive, and it’s the same with our homes,” Steve says. “Our yard is conveniently located beside the motorway at 52 Small Rd, Silverdale, and our show homes are open daily. Come and sit in them all day if you like, and experience the comfort and quality for yourself.” PROUDLY SUPPORTING TOUCHWOOD SOLIDWOOD HOMES KITCHEN DESIGN | KITCHEN MANUFACTURE KITCHEN INSTALLATION 36 Forge Road, Silverdale, Auckland (09) 426 6915 sales@skltd.co.nz
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