Render · design intentVanuatu
Steel framing for Vanuatu
Wall frames, roof framing and kitset home frames, made in New Zealand and shipped flat-packed for homes, staff accommodation and community buildings on Efate, Espiritu Santo and the outer islands. We welcome enquiries from throughout Vanuatu.
Freight
We welcome enquiries from throughout the Pacific. Freight availability, container requirements and delivery costs are confirmed individually for each destination and project.
- 01 · ManufactureNew ZealandRolled, labelled and flat-packed
- 02 · Port of entryPort Vila or LuganvilleFreight via our shipping handler
- 03 · Onward transferTanna, Malekula and the outer islandsWhere the site needs it
Building in Vanuatu with steel
Wind design is a significant factor on most Vanuatu sites, so site information matters early. A steel frame is designed to drawings and arrives labelled, ready for a local builder to assemble in order.
Steel framing can be designed for the project’s specific wind and cyclone requirements when supported by the appropriate site information and engineering. Foundations, hold-downs, connections, cladding and roof design matter just as much, so the engineer needs your site details early.
Steel framing does not provide a food source for termites, and it does not shrink, twist or warp like timber. On coastal sites, coating class, fasteners and detailing are specified for the corrosion environment of the site. Durability also depends on protected cut edges, correct storage and installation quality.
More on why steelWhat we frame in Vanuatu
- Family homes, from a kitset or your own plans
- Staff accommodation and multi-unit housing
- Schools, churches and community buildings
We are a steel frame manufacturer and supplier only. Cladding, roofing, doors, windows and services are arranged separately by you or your builder. Engineering and installation support can be arranged on request.
Shipping
Getting the frame to Vanuatu
Freight usually arrives at Port Vila on Efate or Luganville on Espiritu Santo. Sites on Tanna, Malekula or another island need an onward transfer, which is planned with the shipping handler from the start.
We hand your labelled, flat-packed frame to our own third-party shipping handler and can put you in direct contact with them. Freight, customs and delivery are then coordinated between you and the handler. Freight availability, container requirements and delivery costs are confirmed individually for each destination and project.
Shipping and deliveryWhat we would ask you
- Island and nearest port
- Site exposure and wind information
- Whether a local builder is appointed
- Approximate build start
From New Zealand
Planning a Vanuatu build from New Zealand
Choosing a design, drawings, quotation and manufacture all happen here in New Zealand, so you can work through them with us without travelling. You only need to be on the island, or have someone you trust there, when the container arrives.
On the island, the standard method is assembly by a local builder working to the erection drawings we supply. Where required, we can help coordinate independent engineers and experienced New Zealand builders. These services are quoted separately and remain subject to availability and project location.
Read the step-by-step guide
Render · design intentKitset homes
Designs that suit Vanuatu sites
Three of our seven kitset designs. Each is the structural steel framing package, not a finished house, and can usually be adjusted. Specifications are indicative and confirmed at quotation.
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Render · design intentVaka Two
PSF-V2- Floor area
- 112 m²
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Best for
- Family home, multi-generation households
Render · design intentFalae 36
PSF-F36- Floor area
- 36 m²
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Best for
- Sleepout, guest room, first build
FAQ
Vanuatu questions
Steel framing can be designed for the project’s specific wind and cyclone requirements when supported by the appropriate site information and engineering. Building performance also depends on foundations, hold-downs, connections, cladding, roof design and correct installation.
We welcome enquiries from throughout Vanuatu. Sites away from Efate and Espiritu Santo need an onward transfer, which is confirmed with the shipping handler for your project.
The standard method is assembly by a local builder at the destination, working to the erection drawings we supply. For suitable projects we can help coordinate experienced New Zealand builders who may travel. They are independent businesses, not our employees, and are quoted separately.
Local building requirements are set by the Vanuatu authorities, and your designer or builder should confirm them before you order. We supply manufacturing and erection drawings for the frame, and engineering may be arranged through trusted independent engineers where required.
Building in Vanuatu?
Tell us the island, the building type and roughly how big. We will tell you what applies to your project and what we would need next.