Materials from nature
The path to Net Carbon Zero construction is built from natural, renewable and raw materials.
Sustainable, plant-based materials that absorb carbon while growing ensure your Flexi House is inherently carbon neutral without purchasing offsets.
Putting people first
We care about the health and well-being of Aotearoa.
You can breathe easy knowing that your home is constructed from naturally produced materials that are bacteriostatic, asthmas and allergy approved, and warm to touch.
Circular economy
We use renewable natural resources, mitigate waste, and design products to be reused over and over again.
When a Flexi has served its purpose, the entire house can be dismantled and redeployed and reused for a new Flexi, or each component can be completely deconstructed and sustainably recycled.
Our materials
To create a healthy and sustainable home we specify great natural and renewable materials.
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Wool Carpet, European Oak Hardwood floors, Polished Concrete, Cork Planks, or LVT.
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Thermally-modified Timber Shiplap, Longrun Metal Sheet, Timber Board & Batten, Weathertex
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Terra Lana Sheeps Wool, Earthwool or Element
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Plasterboard, Prefinished Plywood, Saveboard or Laminenx Surround
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FSC Certified Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) - no wobbly pink sticks..
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Plywood or IBS RigidRap
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Pro Clima Mento (Roof) and Pro Clima Extasana (Wall)
High Performance
A high-performance home is a healthy home that uses less energy and reduces the carbon footprint and environmental impact. Your Flexi will be warm, dry and comfortable all year round.
R5.2 Insulation in Floor and Roof, R4.1 Walls
Pro Clima Intello - Vapour Barrier
PVC or Thermally Broken Windows and Doors
Lunos - Mechanical Heat Recovery Ventilation and Extraction
Mitsubishi - Heat Pump
Low Energy LED Lighting
Non-renewables
We have reduced and mitigated a large amount of non-renewable materials in our builds. Where these materials are necessary, we have ensured we can reuse or recycle them as much as possible at end of life. Such items are Steel Roofing Iron, uPVC Joinery & Glass etc.
The environmental impact of these materials is offset through the use of carbon sequestering timber and plant-based products, which make up such a large majority of our building materials, as we aim for net carbon negative construction.
Some of our suppliers
Flexi uses only the best materials, that’s why we’ve partnered with some of the greatest suppliers to help make your home healthy and beautiful.