Homestyle Magazine Articles

HomeStyle magazine provides the latest in New Zealand home trends. Featuring a broad range of construction styles and designs. As a national supplier of exterior plaster claddings Rockcote Systems features on many new residences around the country.

Set on a picturesque four acre section, high up on a hill suburb in Mosgiel, this contemporary new home is blessed with wide open spaces and a gorgeous view. Architectural Plastering Services recommended the Rockcote Classico finish to create the most attractive and hard wearing surface for the home. read more
Showhomes are often built by large companies to show prospective clients what they can offer in terms of construction and design, but Jennian Homes Southland Ltd had another goal in mind when they created their Te Anau showhome. read more
These homeowners were conscious of using construction materials that could cope with the rugged Central conditions. In the end they chose schist stone as an exterior feature product, with a Rockcote Systems exterior plastering application used for the bulk of the home. read more
In accordance with GJ Gardener Homes’ (Marlborough) desire for a universally appealing look, and approved by the architectural designer, a solid plaster exterior was decided upon. Supplied by Rockcote Systems and completed by registered plasterer Al’s Plastering, the Rockcote EPS40 Cavity Plus Render system was used. read more
To align the home to its surrounds, the Grahams selected a smooth, traditional style plaster look. Following their research into the products they wanted to use, Lynda and Murray selected Rockcote Systems for the exterior plastering work, a company with guaranteed solutions and performance. The exterior plastering system was supplied and installed by Rockcote registered plasterers, Bream Bay Coatings, using the Rockcote EPS40 Cavity Plus Render system. read more
For the owners of this brand new Christchurch abode, life couldn’t get much better. Having previously lived in many suburbs on the flat, they finally feel they have found their place. “The views are great. We won’t be going flat again!” The Rockcote system was applied by registered plasterer Julian Robertson of Get Plastered Riverstone Apartments boast outstanding style, opulent comfort, and enviable park-like surroundings. Steve Harley Plasterers completed the Rockcote Systems Rendering Solutions on this project. This included application of Rockcote’s LiteRock solid render, masonry render, and cement sheet finishing solutions. read more
Luxury and pracicality unite in this stunning, architecturally designed Manawatu apartment. read more
Magnificent views across Wellington Harbour and the city give the family of this delightful home a panorama that is always interesting and lively. Registered Rockcote plasterer, Elvis Williams of Reddwill Plastering, Wellington applied the Rockcote exterior plaster system. read more
The design of this home is described as one of classic proportions with a modern flair. The exterior of the house is crafted from a Rockcote plastering system, supplied and installed by Wynands Masonry Ltd. read more
City chic meets high country homestead in complete harmony, forming a home that is both different and contemporary. Rockcote Systems Registered Plasterer Glen Munro, owner of Properly Plastered, is a specialist in the application of Rockcote Products and Systems and completed this project to a high level, giving a professional finish. read more
"Duckett Architecture emphasised the feeling of space inside the townhouse with large expanses of North facing glass and triple sliding doors opening onto terraces and decks on both levels." The project was undertaken by Steve Harley, Central Plastering Ltd. read more
Having provided a top quality service to the Nelson region for a number of years, Rockcote Licensed Plasterers is a specialist at creating clean, smooth exterior lines. For this home, a Rockcote traditional sponge plaster finish was formed, to complement the design and overall style of the construction. Project carried out by D & G Plasterers. read more
It was when Phil and Denise Ross were living in Timaru that they decided to move to Christchurch, in order to be close to their grandchildren. But they were disappointed to miss out on one of the sections they had hoped to secure at the new Pegasus Town subdivision. read more
After living in Wellington for some time, Gordon and Jane Smith felt a pull back to their native Hawke’s Bay. So when they found the section they had dreamed of, everything seemed to fall into place. read more
After searching tirelessly for the perfect home, a family in Havelock North decided to build instead read more