ORDER YOUR CONSENT EXEMPT KITSET FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY! | LEARN MORE
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Plan a steel building around the way you want to live. Whether you’re exploring a separate sleepout, a barn-style home or a building combining living space with a garage or workshop, start with a design that suits your property and intended use.
Your local KiwiSpan team can discuss the options available in your region, from a habitable building kit or shell through to a more complete building service where offered.
Habitable building services vary between KiwiSpan licensees. Contact your local team to confirm availability and what can be included in your project.
A separate sleepout can provide additional sleeping space for family or guests. Think about who will use it, how often they’ll stay and how the space will connect with the rest of your property.
Discuss your intended use and any proposed facilities with your local team so the design and project requirements can be considered from the beginning.
A shed house or habitable barn combines a steel building with a layout designed for living. Often described as a barndominium, this style can bring together the appearance of a barn with the spaces you want in a home.
Consider how bedrooms, living areas, storage and outdoor access will work together. Your local team can discuss the building design and the services available for your project.
Looking to combine vehicle storage or a workshop with a sleepout or living area? Discuss the whole building’s intended use at the design stage.
Think about separate access, privacy, noise and the relationship between the working and living spaces. Your local team can help you explore whether a combined building suits your requirements.
Before comparing options, establish whether you’re discussing a building kit, a shell or a more complete build.
Ask what is included in the design and construction scope, and what you’ll need to arrange separately. Depending on the project, this may include site preparation, foundations, insulation, internal linings, joinery, plumbing, electrical work and interior finishes.
A clear scope helps you compare quotes and plan the full project budget.
Tell your local KiwiSpan team how you intend to use the building before the design is finalised.
Sleeping and living spaces need to be designed for their intended use. Discuss the engineering, consent requirements and specialist work needed for your project, rather than assuming a storage shed can be used as accommodation.
For more background, read our guide to the differences between a shed, a sleepout and a house.
Browse the shed homes and sleepouts we’ve built, then contact your local KiwiSpan team to discuss your ideas, regional availability and the next steps for your project.
0.40 gauge roof and cladding steel for shed strength and durability.
Top-quality steel gutters and flashings to ensure a watertight building.
Colour matched roof and wall screws so your building will look smart.
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