First of it's Type on Gisborne Housing Scene

The first of the new Moduloek homes to be built in Gisborne has been constructed in Hauroa Road. The quick and comparatively easy method of erection is apparent when it is seen that all the wall and roofing sections are made up in modules of three feet. These units are manufactured at the Modulock factory in Auckland (according to the plan of your choice) then simply put together on the site. Insulation is standard in the roof-line ceilings, while the thick wooden interlocking walls provide their own insulation. This house will be open as a show home early this month.

The virtually completed house in Hauroa Road.

One of the Moduloek builders, Mr Terry Martin, with one of the three foot modular wall sections.

The concrete basement garage forms the foundation for the wooden floor of the living rooms. The sleeping area is on concrete slabs

Some of the wall sections in place with others awaiting placement

These two angles show more of the walls in place, giving an overall picture of the construction of the house

Looking more like a house every minute. The whole house was completed in just under six weeks

The ceiling sections are put on first, insulation is then filled in on top and then the Decramastic roof fastened down

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 234 : December 5, 1973

First of it's Type on Gisborne Housing Scene