Silver builds
A light gauge steel frame home, built to last.
Silver is our light gauge steel frame build — the base, walls and roof are all framed in light gauge steel, insulated to H1 standards, clad over a cavity system and lined with 10mm Triboard for the feel of a traditional home. It sits between Bronze and Gold, built for long-term durability and greater customisation in the same NZ workshop.
- Steel
- Base, walls & roof
- H1
- Insulation standard
- 10mm
- Triboard linings
Under the hood
What’s actually in it?
Silver swaps our insulated panel system for a full light steel frame — base, walls and roof — with the same complete fit-out, the same NZ workshop and the same quality standard.
100%
light gauge steel framed
Light gauge steel frame throughout
The base, walls and roof are all framed in light gauge steel — a strong, precise frame that won't warp, crack or rot.
10mm
Triboard linings
The feel of a traditional home
Interior walls are lined with 10mm Triboard, giving a solid, classic, residential-quality finish inside.
H1
insulation standard
Insulated to H1 standards
Insulated to the NZ Building Code H1 energy-efficiency standard, with NZ-made double-glazed joinery to hold the warmth in and keep condensation down.
Cavity
batten system
Cavity system exterior
The cladding sits on a cavity batten system, so the walls can drain and dry - with your choice of COLORSTEEL®, Shadowclad®, timber panels or a mix. A framed build also gives more freedom with layouts, openings and finishes.
In your day-to-day
What does that mean for me?
A home with the strength and feel of a traditional build — without the price tag or the months on site.
Built for the long haul
Steel won't warp, crack or rot, and pests can't touch it — designed for long-term durability.
A real-home feel
Triboard-lined walls and a classic finish inside — it feels like a traditional home.
Safer by design
Steel framing is non-combustible, so it won't feed a fire — extra peace of mind for the family.
Better for the planet
Steel is 100% recyclable and doesn't contribute to deforestation.
The payoff
100%
light gauge steel framed — base, walls and roof
Steel keeps its shape for the life of the home. It won’t warp, crack, rot or attract pests, it’s non-combustible, and it’s 100% recyclable at the end of its life.
Priced between Bronze and Gold
A residential-quality home without the Gold price.
Every Silver home comes at Entry or Premium, with a fixed price up front — the price you’re quoted is the price you pay.
It’s the build for people who want a home that feels traditional and is made to last for decades. Why we choose steel →
Where you can get it
Available on every range we build.
Silver is offered across all our ranges — tiny homes, transportable homes and cabins. Every size we build comes in a light gauge steel frame Silver version.
Range
Tiny homes
Self-contained builds from 6m to 14m. Studio to 2-bed.
See Silver tiny homes
Range
Transportable homes
Larger 2–4 bedroom family homes, delivered to your site.
See Silver transportable homes
Range
Cabins
Compact sleep-outs and cabins, Entry price only.
See Silver cabinsLooking for the most accessible price? Our Bronze build uses our insulated panel system. Want the lowest running costs? Our Gold build adds thicker insulation and tighter sealing.