Facebook Tweet Help Stories New Home The best of both worlds Share Tweet Help Both traditional and modern homes can be clad with the durable, cavity-based Plastering Solutions from Rockcote Systems This modern home was built by Buildwell Ltd, Christchurch. Rockcote's AAC Render system was applied by Get Plastered Ltd, Christchurch. At least part of the sense of comfort and security of a home is provided by its exterior finish. Whatever style of home you choose, the cladding needs to be weather-tight, providing security from the extremes of New Zealand's climate.The two homes featured on these pages one in a traditional, two-storey villa style, the other a very contemporary design are clad with premium plaster cladding systems offered by Rockcote Systems.Rockcote's products are designed and installed to provide high-impact, durable surfaces and keep your home looking new, even when subjected to New Zealand's harsh climatic conditions, such as salt-laden winds, snow, rain and hot sun. Cool Colour technology in Black was applied to entry walls to reduce the effects of heat. Rockcote's general manager, Mike Olds, says the Rockcote LiteRock System is a composite, cavity-based exterior cladding that is both lightweight and strong. It can be used over a range of substrates, including masonry, cement sheet and polystyrene. The Rockcote LiteRock Solid Render System is BRANZ-appraised to comply with the latest New Zealand Building Code regulations."Our plaster cladding systems can only be applied by registered PPCS plasterers, which ensures quality installation and detailing," he says.Rockcote's systems are available in a variety of textures all with pre-coloured finishing coats. The colours can be selected from the Resene Total Colour System. For this traditional-style home, Dunedin architect Mason & Wales incorporated a drainage cavity behind the Rockcote cladding system. For more information, contact Rockcote Systems, freephone 0800 507 040. Email: help@rockcote.co.nz, or visit the website: www.rockcote.co.nz. Story by: Trendsideas 17 Oct, 2007 New Home Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Deep in the jungle 22 Dec, 2024 Mixing it up 22 Dec, 2024 The Living Pā 15 Dec, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > NZ2315 NZ2315 Read More Similar Stories