http://www.powdercoating.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.powdercoating.co.nz en-us Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:22:28 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.powdercoating.co.nz/blog/post/166259/kahunui-campus/ St Cuthberts school have enhanced their remarkable Kahunui facility, which is a unique and very special part of the St Cuthberts campus, located within the Waiotahi Valley in the beautiful Te Urewera national park.This project required a balance of durability and low maintenance needed in educational facilities, blended with the natural beauty within this valley setting.Ultraclad aluminium cladding, finished in a Metwood Light Cool Cedar was chosen to provide a natural timber look finish that wi... Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:50:16 +1200 http://www.powdercoating.co.nz/blog/#post166259 http://www.powdercoating.co.nz/blog/post/166258/residential-house-papamoa/ Metwood’s Pale Weathered Cedar finish on Vulcan Ultraclad aluminium cladding boards gives this architecturally designed home a refined timeless aesthetic combining the beauty of weathered cedar with the durability and low maintenance benefits of aluminium, complimenting the brick elements of the facade.  A sophisticated cladding system designed to perform for years to come, without compromise on style.... Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:47:56 +1200 http://www.powdercoating.co.nz/blog/#post166258 http://www.powdercoating.co.nz/blog/post/162458/acute-mental-health/ Ngā Wai Ngaro, the Acute Mental Health Unit beside Palmerston North Hospital, is designed to provide a calm, home-like environment that connects with its natural surroundings. Insol Solaris 200x50 louvres follow the building’s roofline, helping to manage daylight across extensive glazing while reducing glare and thermal gain. Across the main façade, the louvres, finished in a Metwood Dark Australian Cedar create a welcoming visual corridor above the entrance, while to either side, a 90-degre... Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +1300 http://www.powdercoating.co.nz/blog/#post162458 http://www.powdercoating.co.nz/blog/post/162457/mcdonalds-hamilton-east/ Insol Solaris 150 Louvres spaced at 150mm centres, coated in a Metwood Light Oak finish create a striking features and soften the elevations beside the entry doors of this McDonalds restaurant.... Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:18:56 +1300 http://www.powdercoating.co.nz/blog/#post162457 http://www.powdercoating.co.nz/blog/post/162456/mairangi-bay-pump-station/ The new Mairangi Bay Pump Station, part of a $22.5 million development to protect local beaches and reserves, combines high-performance infrastructure with thoughtful architectural design. Perforated aluminium screens on the south elevation, featuring two local Pohutukawa trees, cover over 35 sqm and are finished in a Metwood Aged Copper coating that mimics the natural patina of aged Corten steel. This finish delivers the industrial character of weathered steel without the maintenance challeng... Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:09:34 +1300 http://www.powdercoating.co.nz/blog/#post162456 http://www.powdercoating.co.nz/blog/post/162455/acg-parnell/ ACG Parnell College’s new five-storey facility creates a seamless transition between the campus’s traditional red brick buildings and its modern architecture. A defining feature of this connection is the stairwell, where Insol Solaris 200x50 aluminium louvres with a Metwood Dark Kwila finish wrap two exposed sides, introducing height, rhythm, and a sense of privacy. Their close spacing provides effective shading while still allowing natural light and outward views, ensuring the space feels o... Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:05:54 +1300 http://www.powdercoating.co.nz/blog/#post162455 http://www.powdercoating.co.nz/blog/post/161722/little-lakes-development-hamilton/ The Little Lakes development in Hamilton — comprising a bakehouse and multiple industrial tenancies — incorporates Spectrum Seamless Balustrade and Aluminium 100 * 50 Soho louvres to enhance street-facing elevations and add architectural interest.Finished in Metwood® Dark Australian Cedar, the battens provide a striking timber-look feature while offering the long-term durability and minimal maintenance benefits of aluminium — ideal for high-exposure commercial environments.... Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:06:36 +1300 http://www.powdercoating.co.nz/blog/#post161722 http://www.powdercoating.co.nz/blog/post/161721/the-botanic-silverdale/ The recently completed Botanic Silverdale features Spectrum 150 * 50 Soho louvre  screens finished in a Metood Kwila, providing privacy to generously sized outdoor spaces while maintaining light and airflow into the apartments. The warm timber look finish softens the strong modern concrete lines of the building and complements the landscaped surroundings, delivering a refined atheistic without the ongoing upkeep typically associated with natural timber.  ... Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:54:04 +1300 http://www.powdercoating.co.nz/blog/#post161721 http://www.powdercoating.co.nz/blog/post/161720/oceania-awatere-village-hamilton/ Stage 3 of the Awatere Village, owned by Oceania Healthcare has been thoughtfully designed to complement its central Hamilton location. Spectrum 50*50 SHS battens finished in a Metwood Dark Cedar were installed between units to provide separation and privacy, while allowing natural light to flood through the floor to ceiling windows. 40*20 fins were also installed for extra screening around AC units. Spectrum privacy screens with a Metwood finish were also used in Stage 2 of this development, ... Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:37:44 +1300 http://www.powdercoating.co.nz/blog/#post161720 http://www.powdercoating.co.nz/blog/post/162454/private-residence-new-plymouth/ Aurae aluminium battens with a Metwood finish have been installed on a variety of residential homes throughout New Zealand. Aurae clients have been choosing this to overcome maintenace issues and provide the visual apperance of timber.This house in New Plymouth has installed Aurae’s Solaris 180 clasp fixed louvre system battens finished in a Metwood light cool cedar.... Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.powdercoating.co.nz/blog/#post162454