Crafted by natural forces

A turbulent past adds to the character and appeal of Hinuera stone, a natural building material formed from volcanic activity more than a million years ago.

The owners of this property, nestled near the base of the Kaimai ranges, chose to clad their new home in Hinuera stone to complement its architectural style. The stone was supplied by Hinuera Natural Stone, a company that specialises in natural stone building materials.

A natural product, Hinuera stone is well suited to cladding, landscaping and feature stone work. For this home, the vibrant tones of Vitric-grade kiln-fired Sawnstone create a feature of the main walls, while natural-grade Vitric stone accentuates the windows and doors. The sill on the sliding kitchen window extends through to the patio, making it easy to serve meals outside.

Hinuera Natural Stone's sales and marketing manager, John Simpson, says clients are drawn to the stone for its durability as well as its distinctive appearance.

"Every stone is individually formed, making it unique, and it requires very little maintenance to keep its good looks over many years," he says.

Hinuera Natural Stone offers a pricing service for house and landscaping plans.

For more information, contact Hinuera Natural Stone, phone 0800 Hinuera (446 837). Or visit the company website: www.hinuera.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas