Nicheliving Construction now offers a quality flat packed system that is quick and safe to assemble: NicheQ.
The product is a modern day development of the SIPS method of construction initiated in the USA in 1928 and extensively used around the World. Using new materials and advanced technology helped to create an energy efficient home (no less than 8 Star energy rated) with exceptional thermal and sound attenuation characteristics.
The integrated insulated 162mm thick wall panels (one of the larger cores in the industry) with Calcium Silicate board skins (non combustible material) gives the houses extra safety and comfort for the tenants. The EPS core surrounds all metal parts and creates a thermal and sound barrier (unlike metal framed houses) adding to the comfort of tenants and the safety of the building. The EPS used on NicheQ houses is treated for termites.
Our system is neither modular nor transportable in its final form. Each and every house is designed by Fred Zuideveld, one of Perth’s leading architects, with full flexibility to create a comfortable living space (2.60m minimum ceiling height) without being restricted by the rigidity and constraints of modules; and taking into consideration the house’s position on each lot and its orientation.
The use of insulated panels with metal skins for the ceilings adds to the rigidity, thermal and sound attenuation characteristics of the house and provides a stable working platform for the roof installers, electricians, plumbers and air conditioning technicians.
The use of concrete slabs, both for ground and higher levels (can go to ground plus three) gives that extra rigidity, a more comfortable feeling to tenants and confidence to valuators, banks and lenders to finance. NicheQ houses are also built on stumps and precast concrete slabs.
The use of low E laminated glass or double glazing (in certain cases) gives the thermal advantages and the strength of laminated glass, adding to the comfort and safety of the house.
The 162mm thick walls make it possible to create reveals around the windows and doors making our houses look like a normal double brick house but with all the added benefits of the insulated panels. This leads to a much higher re-sale value in comparison to a metal frame house or a “donger-like” house.
NicheQ believes in creating sustainable communities in mining and regional areas. We believe, based on market research that more families will move to these areas to live permanently in the future. All our houses are finished to the highest possible level, designed by leading interior designers, including designer kitchens, well finished bathrooms equipped with high standards of fixtures, fittings and tiling.
NicheQ’s system is fast to install, 2-3 weeks to lock up for single storey houses and 5-6 weeks for the two storey ones. All types of finishes and colours are available to suit individual requirements. The system is designed to withstand the cyclonic conditions to Region D.
