Relying on Mechanical Ventilation has its Drawbacks

Relying on Mechanical Ventilation has its Drawbacks

Relying on Mechanical Ventilation has its DrawbacksPremium Homes
Published on: 03/09/2025

Modern New Zealand building standards are pushing for a more airtight building envelope to improve energy efficiency. While this is a step in the right direction, it has created a dependency on mechanical systems that come with their own set of drawbacks.

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Trusses go on at River Stone

Trusses go on at River Stone

Trusses go on at River StonePremium Homes
Published on: 27/08/2025

WATCH: Premium Homes Director Andrew Breward looks at the fundamental differences between the LVL framing and the roof trusses that have been fixed to them.

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Building our own frames from LVL

Building our own frames from LVL

Building our own frames from LVLPremium Homes
Published on: 27/08/2025

WATCH: Premium Homes Director Andrew Breward goes on the tools to show apprentices how to build house frames from scratch – a task that is becoming a ‘lost art’.

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Chat with us at the Christchurch Go Green Expo

Chat with us at the Christchurch Go Green Expo

Chat with us at the Christchurch Go Green ExpoPremium Homes
Published on: 30/07/2025

Our team, including Kelly, Andrew, and Grant, will be on hand to chat about sustainable home building and how we can help you create a healthy, energy-efficient home in New Zealand.

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