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Experienced builders seek new opportunities

A career change can be daunting for most, Red LBP franchise owner Trevor Garrett had already traded his toolbelt for a construction management role, but long commutes and high-pressure environments meant he was taken away from fishing more than he wanted.

As a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) with tons of experience Trev was confident in taking on a Red LBP franchise but he knew the house inspection game included lots of time-consuming paperwork – or so he thought, Red LBP had solved this issue with a super easy to use app that almost “writes reports for you” winning Trev back his time... couple that with admin and marketing support from HQ making the change was a no-brainer. These days? Kapiti based Trev blocks out his calendar to go fishing whenever he likes. He works the hours that suit him, earns the money he wants to, and has the full support of the RedLBP team behind him and amazing systems

Franklins Silverdale Design Studio now open!

Franklins European Bathrooms new Silverdale showroom has opened its doors to the public, offering a luxury home-like experience for our customers through our new bathroom modules.

The showroom, located next to Ze Builds HQ at 8/30A Foundry Road, is designed to showcase the latest trends in bathroom design and technology. This includes our new vanity range, which is available in a total of 1400 design, colour and top variations. The various options are not only attractive but also durable and easy to maintain, making them a great choice for homeowners looking for a functional and stylish vanity solution.

In addition, the Silverdale showroom features our new Franklins LED mirrors which are available in a range of different contemporary shapes and sizes; Customers easily find a mirror that fits in with the overall aesthetic of their bathroom.

Franklins teamed up with Ze Build Construction to complete the showroom fit out, as well as Central Joinery to install the kitchen. We have also sourced an extensive range of tiles from Tile Haus which can be seen throughout the showroom. Being a family-owned business in the industry for over 68 years, Franklins believes the Silverdale showroom is just the beginning of a new retail experience. The showroom is open now, so be sure to visit and discover the perfect bathroom solutions. to make the whole thing as easy as possible. Like Trev, 16 other experienced LBP’s have made the change and own a Red LBP franchise – you can too. To find out more call Matt on 021 525 324 or flick him an email at sales@redinspect.co.nz

To learn more about the showroom and stay up to date with further news visit our socials, @franklins_nz.

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Greater profile options for Louvrelite® Window Surround

The Louvrelite® Window Surround is a non-structural exterior cladding system. It will not interfere with the building’s waterproof membranes or cladding and is designed to surround windows to create unique designs and visual interest.

Enabling design depth to be added to any modern architecture, the Window Surround is not limited to but is particularly suited to medium and high-density housing projects where adding non-structural design features, such as decorative cladding, is an easy and cost-effective way to conceive a visually compelling building.

Custom-made in New Zealand to architectural specifications and coloured to suit the design of your home or stand out and add some flair.

HomePlus has increased the number of profile variations available for selection, meaning there is now a greater choice of surround sizing for Louvrelite® Window Surrounds.

Highly durable and easy to install and specify. Initially, the system only allowed for a 150mm surround: the latest variation compliant with building codes B1, B2 and B3 can be installed as 150, 200, or 250mm, which dramatically

ULTRABRIGHT Solar Floodlights

An affordable solution for both permanent and temporary locations, ULTRABRIGHT Solar from SIMX Lighting is activated by an integral sensor, switching on when movement is detected.

Four time-on functions allow for flexible operation, and also for conservation of battery life of the Lithium-Ion batteries included with the light. Installation and setup take just a few minutes, with no wiring required.

The popular Renault TRAFIC has had a refresh!

Introducing the new Renault TRAFIC with more comfort, safety and practical features than before. It’ll be arriving in New Zealand soon and will be available in either short or longwheel base – so whatever your job, TRAFIC has you covered.

Powered by an efficient and powerful turbo-charged 2.0L diesel engine, delivering 125kW of power and 380Nm of torque, new TRAFIC goes further for less. Enjoy ample amounts of power while remaining economical, allowing you to focus on business at hand.

Register your interest at www.renault.co.nz/vans/new-trafic

Of course, with most Solar products, some days it just isn’t sunny enough to fully recharge solar batteries, and that’s a problem when you need a reliable light source. ULTRABRIGHT solves this by having additional battery back-up (alkaline), which automatically kick in if the rechargeable batteries become depleted. This guarantees light regardless of the weather. With ceiling or wall mount configuration possible, ULTRABRIGHT increases the versatility and useability of the system. The PS1 and Fabrication Manual have been updated accordingly and are available for download on our website and other technical platforms. Please get in touch with HomePlus for more information at specify@homeplus.co.nz

Solar provides big output for almost all on-site safety and security needs, as well as more permanent applications where you need light outside but have no power. For more information scan the QR code.