Luxury Residence, Castor Bay, Auckland
Evoking sea and sand-weathered look to reflect this beautiful, sea-facing location, Ancient Oak MetWood finish was specified for a fence and gate that gives privacy to a secluded area of the grounds.
Aluminium was chosen with a Metwood finish for its low maintenance in a coastal environment, while giving the appearance of a softer wooden look. Aluminium overcomes some of the issues associated with timber fencing with changing weather conditions where gates and doors often stick when wood expands in wet conditions.
Black Wenge Metwood finish was used for the main entrance louvres providing a softer look than a traditional powder coated louvre, and overcoming the maintenance costs and issues associated with second floor timber solutions. These louvres were custom made to cater for the exacting requirements of the architect, and Metwood was a flexible product that could be coated on the required profiles.
Black Wenge Metwood finish was used for the main gate and side gate that opens to the beach, to tie into the black timber fencing that surrounds the property, providing a durable aluminium solution to these frequently used openings. Metwood was applied to external panels of the main gate, which was assembled around a powder coated frame, providing a striking timber look.
Standard powder coating finishes applied by the Powder Coating Group can also be found throughout the house on facades, louvres, flashings, etc.
“We are delighted with the outcome that has been achieved through the use of Metwood. We have the appearance of natural wood that softens the look, but have all the benefits of Aluminum in terms of durability, maintenance and a non warping material. Metwood is virtually maintenance free, so we no longer need to worry about re-staining louvres on the second floor, which will provide a significant cost saving over time” (Home Owner).
Country Club Huapai, Auckland.
"Superior retirement living... with luxurious five-star resort-like facilities".
MetWood's Black Wattle woodgrain finish has been used to provide warmth and elegance to Insol's soffits, wall returns, baffles around the balconies and the imposing 4-storey entrance archway.
Featuring extensively on both front and back elevations of the Country Club Building, the same MetWood finish is also included on the individual housing units in the surrounding retirement village, proving a softer timber look to these units.
With an extensive range of wodgrain finishes available, Insol selected a Metwood woodgrain finish for their aluminium profiles used within this project because of its durability, its lightweight ease of installation, virtually maintenance-free, and the warranty.
Multi-Unit Residential Development, Murray's Bay, Auckland
MetWood Rich Oak features on both front and side elevations, window surrounds and entrance doorways of this multi-unit new-build development in Murray's Bay, Auckland.
Creating a contrast with Ullrich's Shadowline Cladding boards powder coated in black and white, the MetWood finish will provide a durable, long-lasting finish with all the benefits of an aluminium cladding while retaining the aesthetic appeal of a wood product.
Fidelity / 2 Degrees Building, Fanshaw Street, Auckland.
Manson TCLM's latest 6 Green Star Building has used Metwood extensively throughout the entire foyer.
Vulcan Ullrich battens, finished in MetWood Pale Manuka have been installed throughout the main foyer and walk ways connecting the two buildings which comprise Mansons TCLM's latest office building development. The battens have been used extensively on the ceilings and walls.
The use of Metwood provides a long lasting finish that will retain its vibrancy throughout the life of the building. Metwood has a Group Number 1 S internal fire rating from Branz, and when combined with a suitable aluminium system, can be used for internal fitout situations to provide a wooden look while satisfying fire requirements.
Commercial Property, Queenstown
Insol's elliptical louvres were added to this commercial property to create a stunning feature facade, to complement the industrial concrete look and black steel features.
Using Metwood's patina finishes they were able to achieve a corten appearance without the associated leaching issues. They were also able to achieve this look using lightweight aluminium providing ease of installation. The finish is virtually maintenance free and is backed by a warranty.
Kordia Building, Auckland
MetWood was used on the internal foyer of the Kordia building in the Auckland CBD. A Pale Manuka finish was chosen to finish the Aliscreen battens to provide an attractive entrance ceiling and wall pattern, that will provide a hard wearing and long lasting timber appearance for this commercial project.
By using Aluminium with Metwood, a soft wooden appearance has been achieved while overcoming fire rating and durability issues.
Cordis Hotel, Auckland
MetWood was used on the Cordis Hotel renovation to provide an attractive entrance ceiling soffit, that will provide a hard wearing and long lasting timber appearance for this commercial project.
Metwood was applied to Insite Facades folded aluminum panels that were installed on opposing angles to provide contrast and texture which acts to reflect light into the entrance.
Orion Point, Auckland
Metlifecare Retirement Village, Orion Point, Hobsonville
MetWood's Dark Australian Cedar woodgrain finish has been used extensively thoughout Metlifecare's Orion Point development in Hobsonville.
Metwood has been applied to Vulcan Ullrich Ultraclad boards for each of the feature walls of the main buildings, the soffits throughout the development as well as on the feature walls of the town houses.
Awatere Rest Home & Village, Hamilton.
Stage 2 of Oceania's Awatere village
Spectrum installed louvres throughout stage 2 of the Awatere Retirement Village in Hamilton, finished in a Metwood Cedar finish.
The Metwood finish was chosen to provide a natural wooden look to soften the appearance, while realising all the benefits of aluminium, including for installation, and on going maintenance.
Metwood was also used throughout the stairwells to provide a hard wearing wooden look, and tying into the external features of the building.
Auckland Transport Ferry Terminal, Kennedy Point, Waiheke Island, Auckland.
Waiheke Island’s AT Ferry Terminal Building has undergone a facelift!
Cladding Systems NZ Ltd. used their sleek and stylish, solid aluminium cladding system, finished in MetWood Rimu to upgrade and update the AT Transport Hub, which provides ticket purchase, restroom and waiting room facilities for passengers travelling between Waiheke Island and Auckland city centre.
With the inherent properties of aluminium, the robustness of the Cladding Systems NZ Ltd. fixing system and the durability of the MetWood finish, the new-look terminal will cope beautifully with whatever the sea, sun and weather will throw at it for many years to come, providing a robust wooden look.
Why was a MetWood finish chosen?
“This project’s position requires the most durable finish available that can be applied to our pre-formed panels. Careful planning and coordination were required to obtain what we believe to be an excellent result. The MetWood finish is the first thing everyone sees and its use in close proximity to public foot traffic made compelling argument for its inclusion. The Warranty supplied covers 25 years against gloss retention and chalking in a marine environment.” (Cladding Systems NZ Ltd. 2020)
Residential Development, Auckland.
A Metwood weathered cedar finish was chosen to finish the Aliclad aluminium cladding boards that have been installed on this Auckland townhouse development, to provide a durable timber look.
The aluminium cladding boards have been applied to most of the external facade of this development and compliment the alternative external finishes that have been used.
Residential Home, Tauranga.
A Metwood Mainland Corten finish was chosen to finish the Flashclad aluminium cladding boards that have been installed on this Tauranga home, to achieve a weathered corten look, but without the leaching issues.
The aluminium cladding boards have been applied to much of the external facade of this property and compliment the alternative external finishes that have been used.
Prestige Garage Doors at a Private Residence on the Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland.
MetWood's Dark Warm Cedar woodgrain finish contrasts beautifully against their white surround, completing the front elevation of this family home on the Te Atatu Peninsula in Auckland.
These solid and warm-looking, handle-less automatic doors will provide security, with a beautiful timber apperance, for many years to come.
