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To this end, the house has a concrete tile roof
and a Palliside weatherboard cladding system.
“We use this weathertight cladding on many
projects, as it has several benefits for our clients.
Built for New Zealand conditions, Palliside has
the classic shadowlines of wood weatherboards
but never needs painting – just a wash-down
once a year,” says Sentinel director Stuart Shutt.
Besides open living spaces, a sleek kitchen
and spacious bedrooms, the home has a covered
outdoor area accessed from the living room.
The owners love their new residence and its
merits have also attracted industry recognition.

Sentinel Homes won a Gold Award for the home
in the 2013 Auckland region, Placemakers New
Homes $250,000