New Build Kwila Deck - Hobsonville, Auckland

This new build lies within the planned community of Hobsonville Point, a growing township on an inner-west Auckland peninsula just 20 minutes from the CBD. For the landscape design, the owner of this property was keen to hero the stunning view of the Waitematā Harbour.

A multi-level Kwila timber deck steps down towards the mangroves offering views to the ocean; the lower level features a swimming pool, whilst the upper deck provides that desirable indoor-outdoor flow to an entertaining area and spa pool.

Working with a contractor who specialised in building decks, the builder affirmed the homeowner's preferred choice of Kwila. Whilst other timbers were considered, Kwila was selected for its aesthetic properties and cost-effectiveness compared to other hardwoods.

A hardwood timber imported from Malaysia and Indonesia, Kwila is dense, resistant to swelling, and was deemed suitable for this coastal climate.

Because the boards are available in the larger size of 140 x 32mm, fewer joins were required in the build - an important design consideration for this project. Although Kwila is known to leech when first installed, this wasn't too much of an issue. The deck installation was timed to manage the leaching, which was minimal and quickly washed away with the rain.

Completed in mid-2022, the approximate cost of the whole house wrap-around deck was $30,000. PlaceMakers Cook Street (Central North Hub) supplied the materials, and Visionary Construction was the contracted builder.

Builder: Visionary Construction

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