FUTURE-PROOF BUILDING

The quality of our construction and our seven-year Master Build Guarantee give peace of mind.

Universal Homes has joined forces with Future-Proof Building (FPB), a nationwide initiative to improve the quality of New Zealand homes.

This means your new Universal home will be safer, healthier, and more economical to maintain – all features that we believe will add value to your home in the future.

Many of the future-proofing standards have been features of Universal homes for many years. However, we have now added important key features to give buyers even more confidence in their ‘future-proof’ home, including double glazing, anti-allergenic carpets, pre-piping for a ventilation system, a central hub wiring for home computer networks and attic stairs for roof space storage.

Energy Efficiency Building energy efficient design, heat and lighting into your new home saves money and reduces your carbon footprint. Solutions include: Double glazing Professionally installed insulation Continuous flow hot water systems Energy efficient light fittings Energy efficient appliances	Health and Safety We incorporate design elements to keep your family comfortable, healthy and safe: Double glazing Anti-allergenic carpet Mechanical extraction in kitchens and bathrooms Hygienic easy-to-clean surfaces Hardwired and battery operated smoke alarms Pre-piping for ventilation system
Life Cycle Costing We chose quality, durable building materials that are cost effective and sustainable, delivering the best value and resale opportunities: Seven-year Master Build Guarantee Treated timber for all wall framing Low maintenance building materials High quality fittings and fixtures Product warranties	Quality Assurance We select quality assured products and workmanship to ensure exceptional product performance and warranties to protect your investment including: Seven-year Master Build Guarantee Qualified tradespeople Specialist product installers Personal pre-handover inspection 60-day maintenance period
Resource Responsibility We select product and service providers committed to sustainable practices. Their products include: Energy efficiency through good design Double glazing Flow restrictor taps Water saving duel flush cisterns Water saving appliances In-sink waste disposal units Twin waste bins for recycling	Security Automation Our safe, smart, efficient and user-friendly features include: Alarm system with hardwired smoke alarm Alarm system ready for security monitoring Security lighting with movement sensors User-friendly electrical design and layout Future-proof wiring from a central hub
Sound Control Acoustic solutions are incorporated into our homes to reduce noise pollution: Double glazing Additional noise reducing glazing near major roads Screen fencing and planting Noise reducing exterior wall claddings Insulation to walls between garage and house Lower decibel appliances	Space Management Maximising living space is integral to your new home and is achieved by: Efficient house design Efficient indoor/outdoor flow Efficient storage systems Attic stairs for roof space storage

For more information about the benefits of future-proofing principles, go to the Future Proof Building website: www.fpb.co.nz