About
Hanns Joinery has been serving the Wellington region since 1996. Our commercial work in the area of fitting out cafés, bars and restaurants can be seen in Central Wellington. Our residential work takes us to all areas of Wellington and the Hutt Valley, with many happy customers in Seatoun and the Eastern Suburbs, Khandallah and the Western Suburbs, and Inner Wellington City and the wider Wellington Region.
RESOURCES & CAPABILITIES
» Centrally located factory to service Wellington City and Hutt Valley
» A team of top tradesmen joiners
» In-house design service
» Experienced Project Manager
» Planning and building consent applications
» Registered Master Builder
» Licensed Building Practitioner
» Loyal and reliable sub-contractors
» Efficient budget and time management systems
» Modern machinery ensuring absolute accuracy
» Furniture repair and re-spraying
ENVIRONMENTAL CHOICE
Hanns Joinery’s timber joinery is manufactured from a renewable resource, is low in energy to produce, and has thermal insulation qualities better than most alternative products.
CRAFTSMANSHIP
Hanns Joinery is a member of the recognised trade body − Registered Master Joiners.
Registered Master Joiners ensures high standards of craftsmanship and guarantees the warranty under the Consumer Guarantees Act.
Don’t assume any supplier is a member. Check by phoning the Registered Master Joiners head office on 06 844 9954 to confirm their status or by going and checking on the Master Joiners website www.masterjoiners.nz.
WARRANTY
As a Registered Master Joiner, Hanns Joinery will offer a warranty on materials and workmanship. Well-made timber joinery has no major warranty problems. You can check our reputation by asking for names of previous customers or by checking with Registered Master Joiners. Don’t accept a verbal promise or take it for granted. Some suppliers make warranty promises and don’t back them up with anything solid.
PRODUCT CHOICE
Be sure you are choosing the best product for the circumstances. For instance, if you require a natural finish, are you prepared for annual maintenance? Hanns Joinery can help you with this. General wear and tear, abuse and neglect are not covered by any warranty. Don’t accept or choose a product until you have considered all the alternatives.
CONSTRUCTION
Registered Master Joiners manufacture to NZ Standards or have had their own profiles tested. These profiles will ensure joinery withstands the pressure of the elements. Doors and sashes should be mortise and tenon jointed, and frames housed together and joints primed. Don’t assume construction techniques comply with standards. Take our advice and make sure only tried and proven systems of construction are used.
GLAZING
Hanns Joinery can provide advice on glazing. All glazing must comply with NZ Standards to ensure it is fit for the purpose and provide a safe environment. Double glazing may be required to bring a building up to the required `R’ value for insulation. This will need clarifying to receive accurate quotations. You shouldn’t assume your glazing will comply. Ask if in doubt as glazing is a major cost factor in timber joinery and must be installed to a recognised system.
PAINTING & STAINING
Surface coating can be your downfall for timber joinery as it is important to provide adequate protection. Getting joinery pre-primed prior to delivery is a good option as the joinery can be fitted straight in, but remember primer has a limited life. Light-colour based paint systems will give long life and should only need repainting every 10 years. A natural finish will need regular ongoing attention to avoid irreversible deterioration. Don’t paint joinery in dark colours as the heat generated will cause bowing and could void the warranty.
TIMBERS
Not all timber is suitable for exterior joinery. Some may also need treatment to make it more durable. If paint quality, finger jointed Cedar or treated Pine would be a cost effective and environmentally good choice. Door sills may need to be a hardwood if in a high use area. Hanns Joinery has historical knowledge available of what is and isn’t suitable, and will not manufacture in troublesome materials.
HARDWARE
Hanns Joinery uses only quality hardware. Consider stainless steel especially if in a coastal area. Replacement parts are usually readily available but it pays to check. Don’t use cheap hardware. As a rule you get what you pay for.
FINANCE
Do check thoroughly the financial and payment terms required. Deposits are usually requested. They are used to secure your commitment to the job and to pay for materials such as timber. Do compare quotations carefully. The cheapest price may not be the best price. Check the notes to compare what you are getting or not getting for your money.
The quality and continuing good looks of your timber joinery will be remembered long after the price is forgotten.