Antonsen said, depending on specifications, the cost per square metre of Lockwood homes ranged between $1650-$3000. “It’s more expensive but that’s not margin – it’s down to material and the fact that there’s more to making these homes than conventional ones.
What is Lockwood made of?
The Lockwood advanced extruded aluminium sheathing is coated with a coloured polyester resin which provides a superior, longer lasting finish. Mechanically pressed onto the precisely engineered profile of exterior boards, the aluminium cladding looks good for years.
Who owns Lockwood?
The Nelson-based Lockwood franchisee follows in the footsteps of his grandfather Jo La Grouw snr, who developed the interlocking building system with business partner Johannes van Loghem in the early 50s, and his father Joe La Grouw, now managing director and owner of the company.
Who invented Lockwood Homes?
Lockwood Group Limited was founded in 1951 by two Dutch immigrants, Johannes La Grouw Snr and Johannes Van Loghem with the idea of utilising New Zealand Radiata Pine in an innovative and distinctive engineered building system.
Are Lockwood homes well insulated?
This illustration shows how the exterior wall of a Lockwood home exceeds the required R-Value for all zones. To achieve these high standards, Lockwood uses Polyisocyanurate insulation tightly sandwiched between solid timber.
How warm are Lockwood Homes?
We have insulation . The people next door to us also live in a timber clad house with a wood burner . There is no insulation but the house is perfectly warm of a winter and cool of a summer.
How thick are Lockwood walls?
1. The Lockwood Wall Systems are available in three wall thicknesses (44 mm, 62 mm and 107 mm) and depending on the selected thickness can be used for a combination of internal and external uses.
Who owns Lockwood Homes NZ?
Delilah Whaitiri. Lockwood Homes has built more than 30,000 homes since it started in 1951.
How good are Lockwood Homes?
Lockwood homes is proud to be consistently voted one of New Zealand’s most trusted home building brands. Lockwood buildings are and have been the best for design, insulation, safety, durability and natural timber for as long as I can remember.
How do you tighten a Lockwood house?
Lockwood homes have a wonderful reputation for being low maintenance and easy to clean.
Once located you will need to do the following;
Grease or spray rod/nut.Tighten to reach a point of firm tension then back half a turn.Do not over tighten.Repeat as required or every 24 months (rule of thumb only)
