Resource Consents | Building Permits | Safe homes built to last
Our safe homes are built to last using thoroughly refined specifications.
Vanuatu Homes meet all local building legislation requirements including resource consents and building permits, as well as the safe building methods and styles of Australia and New Zealand.
Standard Specifications
Foundations/Sub-floor:
- Construction on flat ground (significantly sloped sites will incur additional costs)
- Port Vila Area (remote sites will incur additional costs)
- Floor level to be 600 mm above ground
- Standard Piles (where suitable) are H5 treated 125mm x 125mm square x 1200mm long with 400mm D12 through base and 6 KN Galvanized fixings to bearers.
- Anchor Piles are H5 treated 125mm x 125mm square x 1200mm long with 400mm D12 through base and 12KN Galvanized fixings to bearers.
- Bearers and floor joists and blocking are 150mm x 50mm radiata No1 and H3 treated
- Base boards are rough sawn 100mm x 25mm and H3 treated.
| Optional Extra | Reason | Costs |
|---|---|---|
| Upgrade Galvanized to SS Fixings | Recommended in coastal areas to prevent corrosion | Extra - Quoted on an individual basis |
| Foundation variation – engineering/modifications | May be necessary for soil conditions that will not accommodate standard piles | Extra - Quoted on an individual basis |
| Concrete slab foundations | Garage applications or whole structure where necessary. No sub-floor necessary where slab is employed and all panel to slab fixings are included. | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Access door to crawl space under structure | Where under structure access is necessary | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
Flooring:
- 20mm H3 and termite treated strand-board finished with 2 pack varnish gloss
| Optional Extra | Reason | Costs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand-board plus 6mm tile and slate underlay for tiled areas | To be used when tile is to be installed in selected areas or use 2 pot rubber glue | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Strand board and vinyl | As desired | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
Verandahs and Decks:
- Verandahs and decks are per plan dimensions
- Beam supported by 100mm x 100mm H4 NZ Pine
- Beams of MSG8 Kiln Dried H4 NZ Pine
- Galvanized (SS w/ upgrade) fixings for beam to post connections (brackets and bolts)
- 5mm cement sheet with PVC Joiners on covered verandahs/porches
- Bearers and joists are 150mm x 50mm and H3 treated
- Decking is 90mm x 30mm radiate pine, H3 treated, grip tread. Optional 140 x 32 if wider board preferred
| Optional Extra | Reason | Costs |
|---|---|---|
| Soffit finishing 100x25 H3, rough sawn | Where desirable for ventilation of roof space | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| 100mmx 25mm Kwila decking | Where desirable | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Composite decking material | For increased longevity | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
Wall System – (Structural):
- 36mm thick Triboard solid panel, termite treated, construction system
- 50mm x 50mm, H3 treated, exterior battens over construction paper
- Panels fixed down with cyclone rated straps
Roofing System:
- Engineered, H3 treated, factory pre-cut, timber trusses and/or MSG8 H3.2 Kiln dried NZ Pine exposed rafters
- Timber ridge beams laminated MSG8 H3.2 KD NZ Pine
- Cyclone ties, strap bracing and brackets
- 75mm x 50mm purlins secured w/ lumberlok CT400 cleats and/ or batten screws
- Sisilation ® insulation material
- Colorbond ® corrugated steel roofing, barge flashings and cyclone washers & screws
| Optional Extra | Reason | Costs |
|---|---|---|
| ARX – aluminum roofing material | Corrosion resistance in extreme coastal conditions | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Battens and natangura leaf non cyclone rated | For aesthetics to attain “island look” | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Battens and natangura leaf over waterproof membrane over 12mm H3 ply screwed to rafters – cyclone rated | For aesthetics to attain “island look” | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
Exterior Lining/Cladding:
- 5mm Hardies weatherboard exterior (pre-primed)
| Optional Extra | Reason | Costs |
|---|---|---|
| Hardies Axon Board - vertical lined sheets/or Hardies weather board | For aesthetics and architectural variation | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| 12mm Shadowclad plywood | For aesthetics and architectural variation | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Imitation Stone | For aesthetics and architectural variation | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Woven Bamboo over 12mm H3 plywood | For aesthetics and architectural variation | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Monotek – monolithic finish system (gives rendered concrete look) | For aesthetics and architectural variation | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Other James Hardie products | For aesthetics and architectural variation | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Wall/Ceiling/Floor Insulation | For air-conditioned installations | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
Exterior Finishing:
- Soffits are fibre cement board
- Fascia is H3.2 treated NZ pine size dependent on depth of rafters/ purlins
| Optional Extra | Reason | Costs |
| Soffit of 100mm x 25mm rough sawn H3 treated pine | Extra ventilation of roof | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
Windows/Entrance Doors:
- High quality powder coated aluminium joinery
- Standard type is sliding window
- Fly-screens – aluminium mesh
| Optional Extra | Reason | Costs |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclone rated glass | Where desirable – can save overall cost by avoiding cyclone shutters | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Change sliders to louver openings | Where desirable | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Securimesh/Crimsafe | For added security/insurance reasons | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Timber or other types of entrance doors and locks | For added security/insurance reasons/ personal preferences | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
Interior – General Issues:
- Interior doors are paint quality 36mm Triboard. Paint finish
- Hardware included for all door handles, door stops, closet bars, wardrobe brackets and cabin hooks
- Wardrobe shelf included (Triboard) – w/ clothes rail installed underneath
Ceiling Finishing:
- 10mm PVC lining (tongue and groove look)
| Optional Extra | Reason | Costs |
|---|---|---|
| 18mm Triboard | For aesthetics (smooth finish as opposed to grooved) | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Painted 12mm Ply over exposed truss/ rafters | For aesthetics | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| 140mm x 12mm Timber sarking | For aesthetics | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Woven Bamboo glued to ply prior to screw fixing to rafters | For aesthetics | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
Kitchen:
- Modular Kitchen system (as per plan) is supplied as flat-pack, assembled locally and installed.
- Quality cabinets in choice of colours
- Formica laminated bench tops in choice of colours
- SS sink insert
| Optional Extra | Reason | Costs |
|---|---|---|
| Variations in layout and features | Personal preference | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Imitation Stone or Marble countertops | Personal preference | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
Plumbing Fixtures/Services:
- Supply and waste to exterior of structure
- Kitchen sink mixer
- Shower enclosures and doors
- Shower mixers
- Shower roses – fixed not slide versions
- Toilet pans and cisterns
- Vanity units (as shown on plans)
- Vanity taps
- Laundry tub and taps
- Gas fired water heater
| Optional Extra | Reason | Costs |
|---|---|---|
| External taps/showers | Personal preference | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| General upgrades and variations | Personal preference | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Septic tank/ environmental treatment system | Environmental concerns may necessitate treatment system vs. septic tank | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
Electrical Fixtures:
- Service access to exterior of structure
- Quality electrical fixtures and switch gear (per plan)
- Ceiling fan in living areas
| Optional Extra | Reason | Costs |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning | Personal preference | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Ceiling fans in bedrooms/other rooms | Personal preference | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| General upgrades and variations | Personal preference | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
Appliances:
- Standard 2 or 4 (depending on model) burner gas hob or free standing Gas oven 600 wide.
| Optional Extra | Reason | Costs |
|---|---|---|
| Under-bench oven | As desired | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Range hood | As desired | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Washing machine | As desired | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Refrigerator | As desired | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
Rainwater System:
| Optional Extra | Reason | Costs |
|---|---|---|
| PVC gutters and 80mm down pipes | As desired | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Colourbond gutters and down pipes | As desired | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Rainwater collection tanks | As desired | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Under-bench water filtration system | As desired | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
Standard Options:
| Optional Extra | Reason | Costs |
|---|---|---|
| Building permits, plan amendments and cyclone certificate | As desired/necessary | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Site preparation/earthworks | As necessary and/or desired | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Decks and porch coverings where not included in standard plan | As desired | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Carport or Garage | As desired | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Solar Power system and or electrical generation system | As desired | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Additional shelving in wardrobes and/or storage cupboards | As desired | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Wardrobe rack system(s) | As desired | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Interior trim upgrades to native hardwoods | As desired | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Interior design and furnishings | As desired | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Window coverings – curtains or drapes | As desired | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Solar hot water system | As desired | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Water softener system | As desired | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Cyclone shutters – many versions possible | As desired | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |
| Landscaping | As desired | Extra – Quoted on an individual basis |