Windows
Aluminium Windows
Standard projects use aluminium windows according to the approved layout. Normal colour options include charcoal or bronze.
Nutec House Building Specifications
Know exactly what we build.
Before you compare quotations, understand the construction standard. This page explains the foundation, structure, finishes, windows, doors, plumbing, electricity, exclusions, optional planning services and payment stages used for our Nutec house projects.
01 · Foundation
Our standard foundation is on poles or stilts.
Nutec houses are lightweight framed buildings. Our standard construction method raises the timber floor structure above the ground using suitable support poles or stilts rather than automatically building every house on a concrete slab.
STANDARD FOUNDATION METHOD
Standard
House constructed on poles / stilts with timber floor structure.
Floor
Wooden floor construction with the exposed finish varnished.
Concrete Slab
Not included in the standard square-metre rate. Quoted separately when the client specifically requests a slab foundation.
Site Conditions
Slopes, difficult access and unusual ground conditions may require additional assessment before the final quotation is confirmed.
02 · Structural System
From structural timber frame to finished Nutec wall.
The finished exterior is only one part of the building. The strength and appearance of the final house depends on the underlying framing, wall construction and finishing sequence.
01
Structural timber framing
The house structure is formed using timber framing for the external walls, internal partitions and roof-support structure.
Framing positions depend on the final room layout,
window positions and roof configuration.
02
Nutec exterior cladding
Nutec boards form the exterior wall finish and are fixed to the prepared timber structure.
Exterior preparation and painting form part of the agreed
standard finishing scope.
03
Internal wall finishing
Internal wall surfaces can be finished with drywall together with insulation within the wall system.
Internal room partitions are created according to the approved
house layout.
04
Ceiling construction
Ceiling boards are installed under the roof structure with insulation according to the standard construction specification.
Ceiling height and shape depend on the selected roof design.
03 · Exterior Specification
Windows, doors, roofing and exterior finishing.
Entrance
Sliding Door
A standard aluminium sliding door can be included according to the agreed project specification.
Roofing
Pitched or Flat Roof
Roof design is selected according to the house style. Chromadek IBR roofing can be used according to the quotation.
04 · Interior Specification
Finished inside, not just outside.
A Nutec house can be completed internally to provide a clean residential finish rather than leaving exposed framing and unfinished wall surfaces.
Drywall
Internal partitions and wall surfaces finished according to the approved project scope.
Insulation
Insulation installed with the ceiling and wall system according to the standard specification.
Ceiling
Finished ceiling installed according to the selected roof and room design.
Wooden Floor
Timber flooring is finished and varnished as part of our standard pole-foundation construction.
Interior Painting
Walls and other applicable interior surfaces are painted according to the agreed finishes.
Internal Doors
Normal internal doors are fitted according to the approved room configuration.
05 · Plumbing & Electrical
Know the value of the utility installations.
Our standard quotations can include both plumbing and electrical work. Where a client does not require an entire utility scope, the relevant allocation can be removed from an applicable quotation.
Plumbing Scope
Bathroom & kitchen plumbing
R25,000
Plumbing labour
Bathroom plumbing installation
Shower plumbing
Toilet plumbing
Basin plumbing
Kitchen sink plumbing points
Water connection within 10 metres
Sewage connection within 10 metres
The approximate R25,000 allocation includes labour.
If the full plumbing scope is excluded, the quotation
can be adjusted accordingly.
Electrical Scope
Complete standard wiring
R22,000
Electrical materials and labour
Full house wiring
Switches
Standard plug points
DB box
Lighting points
Main electricity cable within 10 metres
The approximate standard electrical allocation is R22,000.
Where the complete electrical scope is excluded, the quotation
can be reduced accordingly.
Standard vs Optional
What is normally included and what is quoted separately.
Keeping optional items separate prevents every customer from paying for services that they do not require.
Standard Scope Can Include
Foundation on poles / stilts
Timber structural framing
Varnished wooden floor
Nutec exterior wall cladding
Aluminium windows
Aluminium sliding door according to scope
Normal internal doors
Ceiling
Drywall
Insulation
Interior painting
Exterior painting
Roofing
Plumbing where included
Electrical work where included
Quoted Separately / Optional
Concrete slab foundation
Kitchen cupboards
Bedroom cupboards
Custom built-in cabinetry
Building plans
Engineering requirements
Municipal / council submission
Utility connections beyond the standard 10m range
Special finishes outside the standard specification
Additional or non-standard windows and doors
Large or custom verandas
Optional Planning Services
Not every customer needs municipal submission.
Planning requirements differ between locations and projects. For this reason they appear as optional selections on the quotation form rather than being automatically charged to every client.
06 · Plans & Municipal Requirements
Planning services available when your project requires them.
Building Plans
Residential building-plan services can be quoted according to the size and requirements of the project.
Sketch / Concept Plans
Basic planning or layout work may be required before formal drawings are prepared.
3D Design
3D concepts can be included where appropriate to assist with project visualisation.
Engineer Requirements
Professional engineering involvement or stamps are included where required for the specific project.
Municipal Submission
Council or municipal submission can be selected where required by the local authority.
Client Selection
The quotation form will allow the customer to indicate whether they require plans, engineering or municipal submission.
07 · Payment Terms
Payments are linked to construction progress.
The customer does not pay the full project amount before work begins. Payments follow the agreed construction milestones.
60%
Deposit
Required before materials are ordered and construction starts.
30%
Roof Level
Progress payment due when the project reaches the agreed roof stage.
10%
Completion
Final balance payable upon completion according to the agreed scope.
12
Month Workmanship Warranty
08 · Workmanship Warranty
Our standard workmanship warranty period.
The standard project terms provide a 12-month workmanship warranty, subject to the project agreement, proper use and the limitations set out in the quotation or contract.
The warranty relates to workmanship performed under the approved project scope.
Manufacturer or supplier warranties for specific materials or equipment remain subject to their own terms.
Damage caused by misuse, alterations by third parties, neglect or external events does not automatically constitute a workmanship defect.
The final quotation and signed agreement remain the controlling project documents.
Nutec Building Specification FAQ
Before you compare Nutec quotations.
The standard scope can include the timber structure, poles or stilts,
wooden flooring, Nutec exterior cladding, roofing, aluminium windows,
internal doors, ceiling, drywall, insulation, painting, plumbing and
electrical work according to the approved quotation.
No. Our normal foundation method is on poles or stilts.
A concrete slab foundation is quoted separately if the customer
chooses that option.
No. Kitchen cupboards and bedroom cupboards are quoted separately
because customers require different sizes and designs.
The approximate standard plumbing allocation is R25,000 including labour.
The final scope is shown on the project quotation.
The approximate standard electrical allocation is R22,000 including
materials and labour.
Our standard scope can cover the water, sewer and electricity main
supply connections within approximately 10 metres.
Longer connections are quoted separately.
No. Building plans, engineering work and municipal submission are
optional because not every project requires the same approval process.
Our standard payment structure is 60% deposit, 30% at roof level
and the final 10% upon completion according to the approved project scope.
Yes. Our standard workmanship warranty period is 12 months,
subject to the terms of the quotation and project agreement.
Ready To Build?
Now you know what the quotation should contain.
Tell us your house size, bedrooms, bathrooms, location and whether you require plumbing, electrical work, a slab foundation, building plans, engineering or municipal submission.