Like other suburbs in northern Auckland, Long Bay is an established affluent and high-rent area, which means it’s ideally positioned for the development of high-end residential properties. It offers exclusive apartment living with all modern comforts and amenities. The Beach and Cavalli apartments are an example of this, as this development is an iconic and luxurious investment that includes 38 deluxe units. This low-rise building is situated in the popular Long Bay neighbourhood, only a few minutes from a beautiful beach that is suitable for swimming and recreational activities.

 These luxury apartments are located in one of the city’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. Long Bay is a highly desirable location due to its proximity to beaches, parks, restaurants, shops, and schools. It is also known for its impressive business growth rates, making it a prosperous and dynamic place to live in. It combines a laid back atmosphere with a reasonable commute to downtown Auckland, which is only half an hour away.

 The Beach and Cavalli development boast superior design standards and the perfect mix of privacy and outdoor living. The building consists of spacious two and three-bedroom units ranging from 112 to 174 square metres in size, and each equipped with two bathrooms, on-site parking space, and storage units. Other amenities include a cafe, a shared lounge in the upper level/penthouse area, and a living roof. The developer, tells the story of how he chose the site based on its privileged location and unrivalled panoramic views over Little Barrier and Tiri.

 At Warmup Auckland, we are proud to be a part of this new trend towards higher apartment living standards. It was a privilege for us to take part in the Beach and Cavalli project and to add those important touches that make a world of difference in terms of home comfort and enjoyment.

 Back to the Beach and Cavalli development, the focus on outdoor living made it essential to ensure ultimate comfort in terms of temperature and acoustics, which is more critical considering that it’s not unusual for Auckland’s winter temperatures to be in the single digits. To achieve this, our team focused on delivering first-class insulation solutions using state-of-the-art technology.

 Our team installed acoustics insulation, waterproofing and tiled showers in 76 bathrooms, as well as in other areas that required quality insulation, such as kitchens, laundry rooms, sculleries, and entrance areas. The products used by our team of specialists included:

• Marmox insulation boards are a crucial element in any area fitted with underfloor heating as they offer multiple benefits in a single product. The boards have excellent acoustic insulation properties (with a noise reduction of up to 20dB), are fully waterproof, and prevent the appearance of rot and moisture build-up. The boards function as a thermal barrier, and at the same time, they ensure the optimal functioning of heating systems by directing heat upwards and making tiled or concrete floors warm up faster. 
• For tiled showers, the Warmup specialists used Marmox shower bases – preformed floor level panels that can be cut to fit any shower layout. They are placed directly onto a concrete or wooden floor.
• In addition, Marmox shower niches were installed to provide extra space for small shower items. Marmox shower niches are entirely waterproof and ready to tile over.
• All bathrooms featured Warmup undertile heating which is the best heating solution for bathrooms – silent, comfortable and cost-effective to run – it can cost less than a cup of coffee per week.
• We also installed Ardex waterproofing membranes – a high-performance solution used in bathrooms, steam rooms, and swimming pools. At Warmup, we are strong advocates of Tranquillity bathroom products due to their outstanding performance levels and design. Bathrooms at the Beach and Cavalli apartments were fitted with Tranquillity drains, adding a luxurious finish to all the shower areas. All apartments at this development were equipped with the sleek and distinctive Tranquillity range of bathroom accessories, including heated towel rails, paper holders and hooks. 
• After achieving insulation and heating, it was time to deliver temperature control solutions. For this, we installed Warmup Color-Touch Thermostats, an advanced but at the same time user-friendly device that allows you to set the perfect temperature in underfloor heating systems.
• This upmarket development features floor-to-ceiling glass exteriors and covered balconies. Each balcony is fitted with a Moderno Carbon Infrared heater, a product that we’ve used extensively and strongly recommend. Moderno infrared heaters allow homeowners to enjoy the outdoors in comfort all year round irrespective of the outside temperature.