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๐ฅ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ช๐๐๐ฆ๐: Queenwood Charm ๐๐ก
This Queenwood project is a great example of whatโs possible when you take a much-loved older home and rework the key zones to better suit modern family life. The owners loved the area and outlook, but the layout no longer met their growing needs, so we transformed the home without extending its footprint.
In this video, Will Johnston takes you through the key features of the finished result. Itโs a longer walkthrough that we hope will inspire you to see whatโs possible in your own home, and where smart planning and detailing can make a big difference.
๐ Check out the full project showcase: https://jccbuild.nz/our-work/queenwood-charm
๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ต๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐:
โข Open-plan kitchen and living transformation by removing internal walls
โข Two bathrooms created from one existing space through clever set-out planning
โข VELUX skylight solution to bring natural light into an internal bathroom zone
โข Timber detailing and a timber-grain feature wall for warmth and character
A shoutout to Will Weavers from Woven Architects Limited for his work on this project ๐
If youโre thinking about renovating, this is a great example of whatโs possible with the right plan and ex*****on. To talk through your ideas or get some expert advice, feel free to reach out: https://jccbuild.nz/contact-us
๐๐๐๐๐บ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐ ๐
What a difference a bit of Autumn sunshine makes! Itโs a welcome break to see some blue sky days in the Waikato after the long run of wild weather.
With Cyclone Vaianu passing through, the Waikato was fortunate to avoid the worst of it compared with other regions, but many of us have still dealt with strong winds, heavy rain, and the odd unsettling night. We hope you and your home have stayed safe โค๏ธ .
With the forecast looking like itโs settling down, with more sun than rain over the next week, now is a great time to catch up on the basics before winter really arrives. https://jccbuild.nz/media/autumn-home-maintenance-checklist
In our updated Autumn article, our practical checklist helps you get on top of the key jobs:
โข Roof, gutters, downpipes, and drainage
โข Heating prep, smoke alarms, and draft sealing
โข Decks, paths, and outdoor areas to reduce slip hazards
Check it out here: https://jccbuild.nz/media/autumn-home-maintenance-checklist
If you have experienced any damage to your home during the recent weather, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team for professional help: https://jccbuild.nz/maintenance
๐๐ฒ๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ง๐ฎ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ฎ - ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๏ธ๐
Last week, our team went over to Tauranga for a behind-the-scenes tour of the GIB manufacturing facility as part of our wider team day.
It was an awesome experience seeing the scale and innovation that go into this great kiwi product. Understanding how GIB systems are developed and produced gives us greater confidence in how we use them across our builds and reinforces why product selection matters when delivering long-lasting, high-quality homes.
A big shoutout to the team at GIBยฎ for hosting us and putting on a great visit; we really appreciate the time, insight, and hospitality. Check out a glimpse of what it's like to go behind the scenes in the video below ๐
For more on the visit, check out our full blog: https://jccbuild.nz/media/gib-tauranga-factory-tour
๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ช๐ถ๐น๐ฑ ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ง๏ธ๐จ
With Cyclone Vaianu forecast to hit the Waikato this weekend, here are a few quick, safe prep reminders before the weather worsens:
โข Clear leaves from gutters, grates, and driveway drains (ground level is best; avoid ladders in wind).
โข Bring inside, or tie down, outdoor furniture, trampolines, umbrellas, and loose items.
โข Move cars away from trees if you can.
โข If you notice blocked stormwater drains, report them to Council.
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฑ๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ ๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ? ๐ง๏ธ๐
Over recent weeks, we have been on a number of jobs caused by leaking roofs and wet weather water ingress. One thing is consistent: acting early can make a big difference to both the scale of damage and the cost to put things right. With that in mind, this updated article shares practical steps to take if you discover water damage at home ๐ https://www.jccbuild.nz/media/dealing-with-water-damage-steps-to-take-after-a-flood-or-leak-at-home
If you have experienced any damage to your home, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team for professional help: https://jccbuild.nz/contact-us
If there is immediate danger to life or property, ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ.
๐๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ฐโ๏ธ
Our team will be taking a short break to recharge with whฤnau from Good Friday through to Easter Monday. Weโll be back on the tools from Tuesday, 7th April.
If you have any building emergencies over the long weekend, you can still reach out to Will directly; his contact details are on our website: jccbuild.nz/contact-us
For Will and Sarah, they like to take the time to remember the death and resurrection of Christ, as Jesus has had such a big influence in their own lives. It is a time of reflection and joy, reminding us of the hope we have through Christ.
However you celebrate this Easter, we want to extend our warmest wishes to you and your whฤnau for a safe and happy break! ๐
๐ฅ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ช๐๐๐ฆ๐: Pukete Prestige Revisited ๐๐ก
We recently went back to this Pukete project, and itโs still looking as sharp as the day it was completed. In this video, Will Johnston shares some on-site insight into the thinking behind the build and the work that went into bringing everything together.
What started as a tired, plaster-clad home has been completely transformed through a full exterior refresh, reclad, and carefully planned additions. The result is a modern, low-maintenance home with a strong street presence thatโs built to handle the Waikato climate.
๐ Check out the full project showcase: https://jccbuild.nz/our-work/pukete-prestige
๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ต๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐:
โข Full exterior renovation with a complete two-storey reclad
โข Modern Nu-Wall aluminium cladding for a clean, upmarket finish
โข Structural additions integrated seamlessly with the original home
โข Improved insulation and weathertightness as part of the reclad process
โข A major transformation completed over six to eight months
If youโre thinking about renovating or recladding, this is a great example of whatโs possible with the right plan and ex*****on. To talk through your ideas or get some expert advice, feel free to get in touch with our team: https://jccbuild.nz/contact-us
28/03/2026
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The sun's been out this afternoon at Relay for Life, and the atmosphere is amazing (and the team's still going strong!). Here are a few photos and an update from Will below.
https://hamilton.relayforlife.org.nz/johnston-family-crew
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