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What you need to know about solar inverters for your home
What you need to know about solar inverters for your home
Guides & Ideas
06 November 2025
3 MIN READ
Choosing the right solar inverter means maximising energy efficiency, reliability and safety in your home. SolarCorp explains what homeowners need to know to ensure their solar system performs at its best year-round.
9 different types of cladding in New Zealand: pros and cons
9 different types of cladding in New Zealand: pros and cons
Guides & Ideas
10 September 2019
10 MIN READ
First impressions matter, and they last. So, when building or renovating a home, one of the most difficult, time-consuming and important decisions will relate to the choice of exterior cladding. Whether a new build or a reclad, the cladding options are vast, each with their own benefits and quirks.
Meet Simon Raikes, the woodworker carving a legacy from timber
From a teenage apprentice to the owner of Craftbuilt, Simon Raikes has spent more than 30 years carving and shaping timber using traditional woodworking techniques while embracing the modern precision of technology.
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