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Waihi Bach.

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Waihi Bach built with AXXIS® & COLORSTEEL®
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Axxis® Steel for Framing
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Waihi has always been a place of escape. With the owner having spent much of their childhood there, building a new bach wasn’t about making a statement - it was about creating something practical, resilient, and built to last in a demanding coastal environment.

When the original holiday home reached the end of its life, the decision was made to rebuild with longevity front of mind. The result is a relaxed, contemporary bach designed for family, surf, and time together - supported by AXXIS® high-performance steel framing at its core.

The Build

Designed by Chris Tate, the bach prioritises simplicity, durability, and flexibility. AXXIS® steel framing was selected to provide a strong, reliable structure that could handle coastal conditions while allowing for efficient construction and open, flowing spaces.

The precision and stability of steel framing supported the clean architectural lines of the home and helped deliver a low-maintenance solution suited to long-term holiday living.

Why AXXIS®

Durability was critical. AXXIS® steel framing is designed for New Zealand conditions and backed by an up to 50-year durability statement, providing confidence that the structure will stand the test of time - particularly in a coastal setting.

AXXIS® also contributes to a healthier home environment. Because steel doesn’t absorb moisture, it won’t support mould growth - an important consideration for a bach that needs to remain comfortable and dependable year-round.

From a design perspective, steel framing allowed greater freedom to create wide, open spaces without compromise, supporting the relaxed, functional layout of the home.

“From a design point of view, AXXIS® gives you the flexibility to create wide open spaces. You also get durability, and because it’s a Sensitive Choice product, there’s no mould growing on this.”
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Axxis® Steel for Framing. When building a home, it’s important that your framing is strong, straight and built to last. Made by New Zealand Steel, Axxis® steel is galvanised, high-tensile steel specifically designed for New Zealand’s house-framing market. Axxis® steel for framing has been developed and tested by New Zealand Steel, for New Zealand conditions. Galvanised with a 100% zinc coating for protection, it is backed by a 50-year Durability Statement, so you can trust that Axxis® steel will stand the test of time. Steel framing opens up a variety of design possibilities. Steel's high strength-to-weight ratio gives it excellent spanning capability, providing more design freedom to cost-effectively create wide, open spaces. Axxis® steel is made with consideration for the environment. It is manufactured in New Zealand from locally mined west coast iron-sand and is made with a component of recycled steel. Axxis® steel is galvanised by New Zealand Steel during the manufacturing process and requires no further additional preservative chemical treatment. And because steel-framing sections are rollformed to length there's minimal wastage, reducing the environmental impact from building site waste going to landfill. Steel is also 100% recyclable, again and again, without losing its properties. Click here to find a Axxis® Steel for Framing supplier.

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