Delivering Quality Housing in the Millwater Development with James Hardie

Project Overview

The Millwater development is a new suburb forming 20 minutes north of Auckland city between Silverdale and Orewa, and includes a range of low and medium density housing on undulating farmland with views to bush and sea. Comprised of five communities named after the original farms located at the site, the development will house 10,000 residents.

Horncastle Homes recently released 24 units of its medium density terraced housing development on Parkway, Seaview. Designed by Tim Devine these stunning Cape Cod inspired terraced houses enjoy uninterrupted views overlooking the Millwater mangroves and Orewa river basin.

Using quality, lightweight materials such as James Hardie Stria Cladding and Axon Panel, Horncastle Homes has achieved a unique boat shed look befitting of the location, while maximising site yield by generating a larger floor area within the homes compared to traditional construction methods, such as brick veneer.

The 145-190 sqm two-level homes are either three or four bedrooms, with open plan living, two bathrooms, and double garaging.

“In medium density units such as the Terraces, every centimetre counts," says Horncastle Homes Operations Manager, Murray Stiven. "James Hardie fibre cement composite products maximise floor space due to their smaller footprint.”

Lightweight, yet robust, the products are resistant to damage from fire, swelling, cracking, and shrinking, providing a low risk, low maintenance solution ideal for medium density applications.

Stiven says the homes are not only designed for efficiency and modern day living, but to be aesthetically pleasing, which is achieved from using quality, versatile materials.

“The James Hardie products provide a complementary cladding system that enabled flexibility with regard to design options and allowed us to achieve an original, high quality finish.”

“We spent a lot of time detailing Stria to achieve the look the product deserves. The wide panel product creates a strong negative detail and gives the homes a solid classic form, while accentuating the height. Meanwhile, the Axon panels complement Stria by adding a touch of grace to the homes.”

Another benefit of the fibre cement products are their ease and speed of installation, says Stiven. Also, “unlike brick veneer, Stria and Axon do not require an extra subtrade and can be installed in poor weather,” he adds.

All 24 units of the terraced homes sold out before completion, highlighting the strong appeal of these high quality homes.

Project Details

Location: Orewa, Auckland

Project Size: 145-190sq m two-level homes

Project Type: Medium Density Terraced Development

Architectural Designer: Bruce Campbell / Tim Devine

Project Manager: Murray Stiven, Operations Manager, Horncastle Homes

For further information, call 0800 808 868, email [email protected] or visit the James Hardie website.

Axon Panel

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Creating a strong visual impact for design is easier than ever with Axon™ Panel.

NZ Made

Exterior cladding suitable for coastal conditions
Up to 60 minute fire resistance rating (FRR) can be achieved when installed as per the James Hardie Fire and Acoustic Design Manual
Has been tested and complies to the new E2/VM2 Verification method for building facades up to 25m high
Can be painted any colour, even the darker shades

See BRANZ Appraisal 1211 for full information.

In the opinion of BRANZ, the Axon™ Panel and EasyLap™ Panel Cladding, if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of Appraisal 1211, will meet the following provisions of the NZBC:

Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4. The Axon™ Panel and EasyLap™ Panel Cladding meets the requirements for loads arising from self-weight, wind, impact and creep [i.e. B1.3.3 (a), (h), (j) and (q)].
Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (b) 15 years and B2.3.2. The Axon™ Panel and EasyLap™ Panel Cladding meets these requirements.
Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.2. The Axon™ Panel and EasyLap™ Panel Cladding meets this requirement.
Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1. Axon™ Panel and EasyLap™ Panel Cladding meets this requirement.

See BRANZ Appraisal 1211 for full information.

Stria Cladding

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Stria™ Cladding is a wide format board that has the classic appeal of decorative render and solid masonry.

NZ Made

For use as an external wall cladding installed either horizontally or vertically in residential and light commercial:
- Feature walls
- Full cladding for new builds
- Cladding for additions and renovations
- Internal feature walls
- Ideal for overhangs, protective cantilevers and other architectural features
Designed to withstand harsh weather and coastal conditions
Can be painted any colour, even the darker shades

Feature walls
Full cladding for new builds
Cladding for additions and renovations
Internal feature walls
Ideal for overhangs, protective cantilevers and other architectural features

In the opinion of BRANZ, Stria™Cladding Horizontal, if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of this Appraisal, will meet the following provisions of the NZBC:

Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4. Stria™Cladding Horizontal meets the requirements for loads arising from self-weight, wind, impact and creep [i.e. B1.3.3 (a), (h), (j) and (q)]. See Paragraphs 9.1-9.3.
Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (b) 15 years, B2.3.1 (c) 5 years and B2.3.2. Stria™ Cladding Horizontal meets these requirements. See Paragraphs 10.1-10.4.
Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.2. Stria™ Cladding Horizontal meets this requirement. See Paragraphs 14.1-14.5.
Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1. Stria™ Cladding Horizontal meets this requirement.

See BRANZ Appraisal No. 1224 for full information

In the opinion of BRANZ, Stria™ Cladding Vertical, if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of this Appraisal, will meet the following provisions of the NZBC:

Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4. Stria™ Cladding Vertical meets the requirements for loads arising from self-weight, wind, impact and creep [i.e. B1.3.3 (a), (h), (j) and (q)]. See Paragraphs 9.1-9.3.
Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (b) 15 years, B2.3.1 (c) 5 years and B2.3.2. Stria™ Cladding Vertical meets these requirements. See Paragraphs 10.1-10.4.
Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.2. Stria™ Cladding Vertical meets this requirement. See Paragraphs 14.1-14.5.
Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1. Stria™ Cladding Vertical meets this requirement.

See BRANZ Appraisal No. 1225 for full information

The system if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with CodeMark number GM-CM30109 will meet the following provisions of the NZBC:

Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.4 for the relevant physical conditions of B1.3.3 (a), (f), (h), (j) and (q).
Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1(b) 15 years and B2.3.2.
Clause C3 FIRE AFFECTING AREAS BEYOND THE FIRE SOURCE: Performance C3.5, C3.7
Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.2, E2.3.5, E2.3.6 and E2.3.7
Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1.

See CodeMark number GM-CM30109 for full information

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