Cost Comparison
Ambionse is a cost-effective choice for most residential construction applications. As concrete is a premium building material, the initial construction cost could be higher, but the benefits of living in an Ambionse home will far outweigh any possible increase in cost.
Below is the summary of the comparative costs of the 15 most common construction types for residential projects. The figures were developed from the Rawlinsons New Zealand Construction Handbook 2006. It is interesting to note where the square metre rate of Ambionse falls in relation to the perceived cheaper option of "Plastered Brick".
Rank |
Construction Type |
Total Price ($/m²) |
1 |
40mm Polystyrene with Texture Coating on Timber Frame |
$231.67 |
2 |
75mm Hebel Powerpanel on Timber Frame |
$232.67 |
3 |
90mm Clay Bricks on Timber Frame |
$238.97 |
4 |
60mm Polystyrene with Texture Coating on Timber Frame |
$241.67 |
5 |
4.5mm Fibre Cement Sheeting & Solid Plaster on Timber Frame |
$249.74 |
| 6 |
190mm Polystyrene Block Concrete Filled (Ambionse) |
$251.53 |
7 |
70mm Clay Bricks & Plaster on Timber Frame |
$274.55 |
8 |
Conventional 20 Series Masonry Strapped & Lined |
$281.93 |
9 |
150x25 Rusticated Cedar Weatherboards on Timber Frame |
$283.56 |
10 |
Hebel 200mm Thermoblock |
$284.38 |
11 |
Hotbloc 20 Series Blocks with Insulating Plaster |
$321.99 |
12 |
Strapped & Lined 150mm Tilt Slab |
$326.01 |
13 |
180mm Nirvana Insulated Tilt-panel |
$346.51 |
14 |
235mm Thermomass Insulated Tilt-panel |
$371.51 |
The full table can be downloaded here: cost_comparison.pdf
Notes:
- Prices are based on national average rates from the 2006 Rawlinsons New Zealand Construction Handbook.
- The rates are based on standard flat areas of wall and exclude GST and any freight to remote areas.
- The rates are for comparison purposes only and should not be used to form the basis of any quote.
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