Historic Home to Freestyle Bach

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With close to 45 years design experience between them, Auckland architectural designers David Giles and Trevor Wilson of Arcreate Design Studio are true masters of the design sector. More recently both have elected to use the KLC Generation 2, MicroPro® (MCA) profiles on recent projects. And what contrasting jobs these were – from a new build that needed to assimilate with its heritage neighbours through to a freewheeling bach by the sea.  The contrasting projects demonstrate the versatility of the product while delivering on top spec modern build requirements.

KLC specialises in exterior weatherboards, fascia and finishing boards and has created a premium exterior cladding brand, Generation 2.  What makes their product extraordinary is the revolutionary timber treatment technology known as MicroPro®.  The MicroPro® treatment system is a waterborne, copper based, biocide applied to the wood using a high-pressure treatment process that results in deep penetration into the radiata pine. This timber preservative possesses unparalleled preservative properties.

David Giles chose to use the product on an inner city self-contained studio that he designed in Kingsland, Auckland, for him and his wife. David says the studio was designed for a heritage zoned area and it was important that it was sympathetic to the neighbouring heritage homes, in particular providing a complementary finish to the large bevelled back weatherboard finish traditionally associated with the era.

“We wanted a finish that would provide a long lasting quality board, fit in with the style of neighbouring homes and achieve a 6 star home rating. KLC’s Generation 2 profiles met all those criteria so that certainly helped with decision making when it came to external cladding.

“We used the Bevelback KLC230 wide product for our home and while I’m not convinced that I will be around in fifty years to see out the guarantee on the product, that guarantee was certainly appealing and I think it will be a definite selling point if, and when, we ever put the house on the market,” said David.

Trevor Wilson also selected KLC Generation 2 products for a project he completed at Mangawhai Heads on Northlands surf beach.

Trevor says his client had owned their magnificent site for many years and had temporary holiday accommodation facilities on site. The client wanted a more permanent holiday home that reflected the relaxed holiday vibe of the area. And, it was that holiday vibe that helped influence the decision to specify KLC product.

“We selected vertical profile cladding (KLC52 Vertical Shiplap 180x18 Bev Edge) to suit the form and style of the building. Our client didn’t want to spend their downtime painting and maintaining a bach, so it was an easy choice to specify Gen2. It is more stable and prolongs the life of the paint finish, thereby reducing maintenance for the owners as well as providing peace of mind,” said Trevor.

Trevor and David both say the H3.2 MicroPro® (MCA) treatment was a core consideration in selecting the weatherboard cladding as both designers look to reduce the toxic load of a building wherever possible and the Micropro® treatment contributes to achieving that goal. They also used clear and concise detailed drawings and Masterspec specification documents made available through KLC and both claim these were easy to access and use.

“We used the detailed drawings made available to architects and designers on the KLC portal as a starting point and then redrew to suit our project and style, but they’re certainly helpful and we always use the Masterspec documentation,” said Trevor.

Both Trevor and David say the finished homes look good, the builders enjoyed working with the product and they achieved optimal living through specification of the KLC product. Wins all round.

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KLC manufactures and distributes a range of precision-made timber building materials sourced from sustainable forestry, and processed with equal regard to environmental sustainability through raw material selection and safe innovative treatment solutions. The timber used for our quality products is sourced from New Zealand Radiata Pine and we are FSC Certified.

KLC Limited was started in 1997 and is based at Kaingaroa Village, 50 kilometres south east of Rotorua, on what was the site of the NZ Forest Service Workshops.

Timber Treatment and Re-manufacture:
KLC started as a kiln drying operation and quickly progressed into being one of New Zealand’s largest and most innovative timber treatment and re-manufacturing operations producing high quality weatherboards, fascia and dressed boards.

KLC has a significant presence in the NZ market for products ranging from Finger Jointed products and treated and untreated blanks to our Generation 2 NZ Timber Cladding range including Dressed Boards, Finishing Boards, Fascia and Weatherboards.

We have a comprehensive export portfolio to Australia, Asia, the US and Europe.

We pride ourselves on taking NZ Timber, enhancing it’s performance and making it naturally better for use in the Construction Industry

Safer, Innovative, Durable:
As an innovative and high performing timber manufacturer, KLC has introduced Koppers MicroPro® Wood Treatment Technology to the construction industry. This helps ensure better environmental outcomes for homeowners, builders and Architectural Designers and our planet. Supporting the user and occupant’s health and wellbeing.

Outstanding Performance:
By introducing MicroPro® as a superior performing timber preservative for use in timber products we ensure a safer, kinder and more robust alternative compared to other forms of timber treatment. Our goal, respecting our planet, our people, our customers, our industry.

Our personal guarantee:
We have researched and worked hard to find an alternative wood treatment that is safer for everyone. This is an advanced product environmentally and we will continue to endorse and enrich the knowledge of all users and specifiers to show them an environmentally sustainable alternative. Ensuring a premium product is manufactured and supplied.

At ArchiPro we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. We commit to working together to build a prosperous and inclusive Australia.