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Ways to Enhance Your Outdoor Living Area for Entertaining

Ways to Enhance Your Outdoor Living Area for Entertaining

Outdoor living and entertainment have become pivotal aspects of home design, especially in places graced with natural beauty and favorable climates. Tauranga, New Zealand, epitomizes such a locale, where the seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces enhances the living experience. Undercover Industries, Tauranga’s premier outdoor pergola experts, provides bespoke solutions that transform your garden into a sublime oasis for entertainment and relaxation. Our expertise in fabricating aluminium pergolas in mono-pitch, curved, and gable styles sets the stage for creating your dream outdoor area.

Setting the Scene for Serenity and Socializing

Your garden’s potential is limitless, from a simple wooden deck to a luxurious outdoor room outfitted with an audio-visual system. The key to unlocking this potential lies in the layout of your space, ensuring a harmonious indoor-outdoor flow that captures the ‘wow’ factor. By considering your space and budget, Undercover Industries can help you access and utilize your outdoor area to its fullest. Whether in Tauranga or beyond, our tailored pergola solutions provide both aesthetic appeal and functional space management.

Continuity in Design: Merging Indoor with Outdoor

Achieving a seamless transition between your home’s interior and your garden can significantly enhance the ambiance of your outdoor space. This continuity in design involves the thoughtful selection of materials and colors, extending the indoor aesthetic to your outdoor living area. For Tauranga residents, our aluminium pergolas provide a stylish and durable option that complements any architectural style, from classic timber decking to modern paving stones and tiles. Outdoor furniture and strategic lighting further set the tone, inviting relaxation and social gatherings in a beautifully curated setting.

The Green Canvas: Low Maintenance Landscaping

In Tauranga and across New Zealand, the inclusion of greenery is essential for creating a lively outdoor space. However, not everyone has the time for extensive garden maintenance. Undercover Industries recommends low maintenance landscaping solutions, including the use of hardy plants and automated irrigation systems, to keep your garden looking its best with minimal effort. For those with a penchant for gardening, our pergolas offer the perfect structure for climbing plants, creating a natural canopy of green.

Water Features: A Splash of Delight

Incorporating water features, such as pools and spa pools, can elevate your outdoor area into a private retreat perfect for both relaxation and entertainment. Undercover Industries’ pergolas can be designed to complement these water features, providing shaded areas for poolside lounging or elegant frameworks for outdoor showers and spas. In Tauranga’s mild climate, a backyard pool or spa under the shelter of a custom pergola becomes a year-round luxury.

The Ultimate Outdoor Kitchen

The trend of gourmet outdoor kitchens continues to rise, with more homeowners in Tauranga and beyond choosing to install high-end appliances and elaborate setups in their gardens. Undercover Industries can enhance these spaces with custom-designed pergolas, providing protection from the elements and integrating seamlessly with your outdoor kitchen’s layout. Whether it’s a BBQ area or a full-spec kitchen, our solutions elevate the outdoor cooking and dining experience.

The Dream of Multifunctional Spaces

Embracing the versatility of your outdoor area ensures its use and enjoyment for years to come. Imagine diving into your pool, preparing a feast in your outdoor kitchen, and then settling down for a movie under the stars, all in the comfort of your garden. Undercover Industries helps make this dream possible in Tauranga, offering pergola designs that can accommodate extras like LED strip lights, heaters and Ziptrak outdoor blinds, transforming your outdoor area into a tranquil retreat for any occasion.

Undercover Industries, based in Tauranga, stands at the forefront of creating exceptional outdoor spaces tailored to the New Zealand lifestyle. Our commitment to quality, from aluminium pergolas to custom shade solutions, ensures that your outdoor area is not only a testament to beauty and functionality but also a sanctuary for making memories with loved ones. Enhance your outdoor living experience with us and embrace the art of entertaining in the great outdoors.

10 Reasons to Choose Undercover Industries

10 Reasons to Choose Undercover Industries

When it comes to enhancing your outdoor living spaces, selecting the right pergola can significantly impact both the aesthetics and functionality of your home. Undercover Industries stands out in the market, offering unparalleled quality and innovative designs in our aluminium pergolas. Below are ten compelling reasons to choose Undercover Industries for your next home improvement project.

  1. Superior Material Quality

    Undercover Industries prioritizes quality above all, utilizing 6061 T6 structural grade Aluminium for our pergolas. This material, commonly used in aircraft structures for its high tensile strength, ensures your pergola is not just durable but virtually indestructible. Unlike steel, this aluminium grade guarantees that rust will never be a concern, maintaining the pristine condition of your outdoor feature for years to come.

  2. Ultimate UV Protection

    Our pergolas are equipped with Laserlite roofing, offering 99.9% UV protection. This feature is crucial for maintaining a comfortable outdoor environment, keeping harmful rays out while allowing natural light to brighten your space. The option for comfort cool technology further enhances the liveability of your outdoor area by minimizing heat and glare.

  3. Exceptional Durability and Finish

    Each pergola is powder-coated with Dulux Powders and undergoes a chromate solution pre-treatment through full submersion, ensuring a long-lasting and flawless finish. The full TIG welded components, as opposed to bolted or sleeved alternatives, and pre-assembly in-house affirm our commitment to durability and strength.

  4. Creative and Complementary Design

    Undercover Aluminium Pergolas feature clean, minimalistic lines that enhance structural integrity without compromising on style. The unique attachment methods and the ‘Hidden Foot’ system for mounting ensure a sleek look with minimal visible brackets or base plates, perfectly complementing your home’s aesthetic.

  5. Customization for Unique Spaces

    Recognizing that every home and outdoor space is unique, Undercover Industries excels in bespoke custom shapes, designed in-house. Whether you’re located in coastal conditions or high wind zones, our pergolas are engineered to withstand diverse environments, ensuring a perfect fit and harmony with your specific area.

  6. Expert Design and Engineering

    With a team of fully qualified fabricators, Undercover Industries offers a unique 3D model concept with every quote, ensuring our pergola design meets your specific needs and expectations. This level of expertise guarantees that your pergola is not just an addition but a valuable enhancement to your outdoor living space.

  7. Flexibility to Suit Your Budget

    Understanding the varied financial commitments of our clients, Undercover Industries is willing to work within your budget constraints where possible. This flexibility ensures that you can achieve your dream outdoor space without compromising on quality or design.

  8. DIY Kitset Option

    For those outside of our immediate service area or who prefer a hands-on approach, Undercover Aluminium Pergolas can be sent as a DIY kitset. This option is popular among builders and handy homeowners, allowing for significant savings on installation costs.

  9. Proudly New Zealand Made

    Manufactured locally in Mount Maunganui, Undercover Industries takes pride in being a New Zealand-made brand. This not only supports the local economy but also ensures that the products meet the highest standards of craftsmanship and quality.

  10. Committed to Health and Safety

    As a HazardCo Registered business, health and safety are paramount in both the manufacture and installation of our pergolas. This commitment ensures a safe environment for both the workers and the clients, reflecting our dedication to excellence and responsibility.

    Choosing Undercover Industries for your pergola project means investing in quality, durability, and design. With our innovative materials, commitment to UV protection, and bespoke designs tailored to withstand various conditions, Undercover Industries ensures that your outdoor living space is not only enhanced but transformed into a comfortable, stylish, and enduring extension of your home.
Undercover Pergola Systems Perfect for Beach Houses

Undercover Pergola Systems Perfect for Beach Houses

For homeowners nestled along the picturesque coastlines, the quest for the ideal outdoor extension to their beach houses is a paramount concern. Enter Undercover Industries, a Tauranga-based company that has redefined outdoor living with our innovative pergola systems. Specializing in curved, mono-pitch, and gable pergola systems, we serve the Bay of Plenty region with a commitment to quality and durability that stands apart in the market.

Top Quality and Durable – No Rust

What sets Undercover Pergola systems apart is our unwavering dedication to quality. Unlike the offerings of many competitors, our pergolas are constructed using top-grade structural aluminium. This choice of material is not arbitrary. Designed to withstand high wind zones and coastal conditions, our pergolas assure longevity and resilience. When investing in your home, the largest asset for many, settling for anything less than the best is not an option. Undercover Industries understands this, ensuring our pergolas are built to endure the test of time and elements.

99.9% UV Protection

In the relentless battle against the sun’s harmful UV rays, Undercover Industries takes no half-measures. Our company exclusively employs top-grade Alysnite roofing materials, offering 99.9% UV protection. This commitment to quality is evident in our avoidance of cheap twinwall materials, which are prone to mould and rapid aging. Protecting your space from UV rays isn’t just about comfort; it’s about health and maintaining the aesthetic appeal of your property.

Shelter from the Rain and Hail

Understanding the unpredictability of coastal weather, our Undercover Pergolas are designed to offer robust shelter from rain and hail. Each pergola is equipped with custom aluminium gutters and flashings, enhancing the canopy’s watertight capabilities. Additionally, the option to integrate Undercover Ziptrak Outdoor Blinds provides an extra layer of protection, offering flexibility to adapt to changing weather conditions.

Made Locally, by Locals, for Local Conditions

Proudly situated in Mount Maunganui, Undercover Industries is more than just a business; it’s a local institution. Our pergola systems, shade sails, and awnings are not just manufactured locally but are born from the ingenuity and dedication of our team of local fabrication engineers. This local production ensures a deep understanding of the unique coastal conditions of the Bay of Plenty, a stark contrast to competitors who rely on inferior imported alternatives.

Uncompromising Quality and Craftsmanship

The meticulous attention to detail in our manufacturing process sets Undercover Aluminium Pergolas in a league of their own. Consider the use of 6061 T6 structural grade Aluminium – a material chosen for its ultimate tensile strength, commonly used in aircraft structures. This level of robustness is vital for structures exposed to coastal elements.

In addition to the structural integrity, our pergolas feature Laserlite roofing, providing optimal UV protection while maintaining the light within your home, without the heat and glare. Our powder-coating process utilizes only Dulux Powders, preceded by a chromate solution treatment via full submersion, ensuring a finish that is both beautiful and enduring.

Moreover, each of our pergolas is a testament to superior craftsmanship, with full TIG welded components and pre-assembly in-house. This approach guarantees ultimate strength and durability, eschewing the less reliable methods of bolting or sleeving and cutting onsite.

In summary, Undercover Industries’ pergola systems are not just an addition to your beach house; they are a long-term investment in quality, comfort, and style. Designed and built to withstand the unique challenges of coastal living, our pergolas promise to be a centrepiece of your outdoor living experience, blending seamlessly with the stunning beachside landscape of the Bay of Plenty.

10 Year Guarantee on all Undercover Pergolas

10 Year Guarantee on all Undercover Pergolas

Our 10 year guarantee on all pergolas is a testament to our company’s commitment to delivering the highest quality and most durable pergolas in the market.

Undercover Industries specializes in creating curved, mono-pitch, and gable pergola systems, designed to enhance the aesthetic and functional value of any property. Our assurance of a decade-long guarantee stems from a series of quality-focused practices and materials selections, ensuring that each pergola is not just an addition to your home but a lasting investment.

Unwavering Quality and Durability

At the core of Undercover Industries’ confidence is our use of the highest quality materials. Each pergola component is fully TIG welded, a process known for its strength and durability. The structural grade aluminium used, notably the 6061 T6 grade, is renowned for its ultimate tensile strength, often being the material of choice in aircraft structures. This high-grade aluminium ensures that the pergolas are resilient, enduring, and, crucially, rust-free – a vital factor in coastal and high wind zone areas.

Customized and Innovative Design

Each Undercover Pergola is a product of meticulous design and manufacturing. Leveraging advanced CAD software, the team designs these structures in-house, ensuring that each pergola is tailor-made to complement the individual style of your home while standing up to the specific environmental challenges it may face. This direct-from-manufacturer approach eliminates the need for intermediaries, ensuring quality control and cost-effectiveness.

Protection and Aesthetics Combined

Understanding the harshness of the New Zealand sun, Undercover Industries equips its pergolas with Laserlite roofing, providing 99.9% UV protection. This roofing material not only protects from harmful rays but also offers comfort cool technology, keeping the light in and the heat and glare out. The pergolas are also pre-treated with a chromate solution and powder-coated with a selection of colours from the Dulux range, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and additional protection against the elements.

Innovative Attachment and Assurance

Our company’s unique “Hidden” Attachment Methods further sets our pergolas apart, adding to the sleek design and robust construction. This innovative approach to installation ensures that the pergolas not only look great but are also secure and long-lasting.

In essence, Undercover Industries’ 10-year guarantee on pergolas is more than just a promise; it’s a reflection of our unwavering commitment to quality, durability, and customer satisfaction. Whether it’s the choice of materials, the design process, or the innovative installation techniques, every aspect of an Undercover Pergola is crafted with longevity in mind, offering homeowners in Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty a reliable and beautiful addition to their homes that they can trust for years to come.

Your Guide to Ziptrak Blinds Maintenance

Your Guide to Ziptrak Blinds Maintenance

Ziptrak® outdoor blinds, renowned for their easy and smooth operation, are a staple in enhancing your outdoor living spaces. Undercover Industries, a trusted supplier and installer in Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty, emphasizes the importance of correct usage to maintain their pristine condition.

Manual Operation: To maintain the life and function of your hand-operated Ziptrak® blinds, always use the centre handle. This ensures the fabric winds uniformly, preventing uneven wear or damage.

Motorised Use: When operating motorized blinds, remain present to oversee the movement. Cease operation during high winds to protect the mechanism.

Weather Considerations: In winds over 30km/h, either fully retract or lower your blinds. Extreme weather calls for complete retraction to safeguard the system.

Handling Wind Pressure: If wind is creating resistance, gently push the blind fabric to alleviate pressure before operating.

Moisture Management: Avoid rolling the blinds up when damp. Trapped moisture can lead to mould. Always allow them to dry thoroughly.

Operational Issues: Should you face any difficulty in operating the blinds without an apparent cause, contact Undercover Industries for support.

Cleaning: A Key Aspect of Care

Maintaining the cleanliness of your Sunscreen mesh or PVC Ziptrak blinds is crucial. Regular, gentle cleaning not only preserves their appearance but also their functionality.

Basic Cleaning: Use a soft cloth with soapy cold water. Ensure they are dry before retraction.

PVC Maintenance: Treat PVC material with extra care to avoid scratches. VuPlex® is recommended for PVC blinds, following specific manufacturer guidelines.

Avoid Harsh Chemicals: Never use strong detergents, insecticides, or solvents on your blinds. Bore water and high-pressure hoses are also a no-go.

Prevent Stains: Address bird droppings and other stains promptly to avoid permanent damage.

Ensuring Smooth Operation

While Ziptrak® blinds are designed for low maintenance, certain environments might require additional care.

Lubrication: In dusty areas, apply a food-grade silicone spray like Helmar H4000. Spray the tracks lightly while the blind is fully extended. Avoid oil-based lubricants as they can damage the system.

Spare Parts and Repairs

Longevity and Repairs: These blinds are built to last. However, should you encounter any issues or require spare parts, contact Undercover Industries or your retailer for assistance.

Maintaining Level Operation

Avoiding Imbalance: Always operate the blinds from the centre. Uneven operation over time can lead to an unbalanced bottom bar. Should this occur, it’s not a product fault but a result of improper use. Undercover Industries is here to help rectify such issues.

Undercover Industries is dedicated to ensuring your Ziptrak® blinds remain a seamless, functional, and attractive part of your home. For any maintenance queries or services in Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty, feel free to reach out to us.