IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER WHEN PURCHASING YOUR NEXT BUILDING
Warranties: What does the warranty cover and for how long?
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Roofing - minimum 15 years (depending on location and usage) Wall cladding – minimum 15 years (depending on location and usage) Workmanship – 5 years Are your warranties transferable if you sell your property? |
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Building Size: How are the Buildings measured?
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Is it a true concrete floor size (or is it a nominated building size)? Is the building the actual size you asked for? Concrete Pads: What is the concrete pad thickness? Does it include reinforcing mesh (optional)? Does it include a moisture barrier? What grade of concrete is available, 17.5mpa, 20mpa, 25mpa? Does it include a perimeter footing for heavy loads (optional)? |
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Wall & Roof Cladding: What is the thickness and durability of your wall & roof cladding?
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.35 gauge used on budget buildings? .40 gauge used on quality building and housing? Will the building comply with E2AS1 (weather tightness)? Is rain water from the roof fit for human consumption (is this guaranteed)? Do the skylights (effective way to let light in if security is an issue) have a 20year light transmission warranty? |
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Structural: What wind conditions are the Framing (Portal) Columns capable of withstanding?
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High wind? Very high wind? Are they using a fixed pin base with a lighter portal frame Are they using a pin base with a heavy portal frame (no sagging) |
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Ventilation: Are there options for ventilation available other than just windows?
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Are spinaway air extractors available? |
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Spouting/Flashings: What gauge are they? Is the spouting approved or a folded flashing?
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.35 / .40 gauge spouting and flashings used by budget buildings? .55 gauge used for quality buildings and homes? |
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Roof Pitch: What are the different roof pitches available?
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Is there a wide range of roof pitches to complement existing buildings? |
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Colour Range: Make an informed choice as to what colours are available
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Is there over 30 different colour choices? Do you have the option of paint finishes suitable for severe coastal/industrial/sulphur conditions? |
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Windows/Doors: Check quality
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Are they approved Aluminium joinery? Are they opening windows? Are they window flashings with glass inserts? Are they budget tilt doors? Are they quality roller doors and sectional doors? Is the personal access door solid core for added security? |
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Vermin Proofing: Are there options to bird and vermin proof your building?
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Bird stop brush above roller door (optional) Bird stop rafter flashing (optional) Vermin flashing (optional) |
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Is the kit New Zealand made?
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Is the steel produced in New Zealand? Are the buildings designed in NZ to meet Kiwi conditions? Are they designed and approved by a NZ engineer ensuring structural integrity? Are these buildings designed overseas? Is the company a Nationwide Group using ICO9001 approval? Have you a local branch to help with all your Building Consent Process? |
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CONFUSED?
MOST PEOPLE ARE - WE’RE HERE TO HELP!!
To enable us to give you a competitive price for an exceptional building, we ask that you consider all of the above points. We would encourage you to discuss these and any others with us. When making such an investment, you need to ask yourself… Are you better off building for the future with a quality building or building a budget building with a limited life expectancy? In the long run there is no substitute for quality.
Our Invitation to you:
To sit down with us and allow us the opportunity to discuss any quotes that you may have received – this will enable us to give you an “apples for apples” comparison and the best possible price without forgoing quality.
Call a DEALER near you on 0800 549 477 for a no-obligation quote
