Nutec Wendy Houses

A Nutec Wendy house is built like a traditional Wendy house, but clad in fibre-cement boards instead of timber.

You get a garden room, office or storage unit that won't rot, doesn't attract termites and can be painted to match your home.

Light grey Nutec house with a raised wooden deck, balustrade and sliding door

Nutec Wendy house vs wooden Wendy house

  • Maintenance

    Nutec: repaint from time to time. Wooden: regular sealing or painting, and keeping an eye out for moisture damage.

  • Rot and termites

    Nutec: the boards don't rot and aren't eaten by termites. Wooden: depends on how well the timber is treated and maintained.

  • Look

    Nutec: a painted, modern finish that can match your house. Wooden: a natural timber look.

  • Upfront cost

    Nutec: can cost more. Wooden: often less. Compare the full quote, not just the headline figure.

Popular uses

  • Garden office

    A professional-looking workspace that matches your main house.

  • Studio

    For art, music, a hair or beauty room, or tutoring. Check zoning if clients will visit.

  • Guest room

    A tidy spare room for visitors. For permanent living, look at a 1 bedroom Nutec house.

  • Storage and workshop

    Weather-resistant storage that won't need much upkeep.

  • Pool room or lapa store

    Store pool equipment and outdoor furniture close to where you use them.

  • Kids' playroom

    Toys and noise out of the main house, with windows for supervision.

Finishes and options

  • Paint colour and trims to match your home
  • Roof style: mono-pitch for a modern look, or gabled
  • Glazed or sliding doors for offices and studios
  • Insulation and internal lining for comfort all year
  • A small deck or veranda
  • Electrical points, installed and certified by a registered electrician

Need a bathroom or kitchen? Then you're really looking at a small home. See Nutec homes.

Grey Nutec house with white trim, a covered entrance and timber steps
Painted fibre-cement cladding with contrasting trim

Nutec Wendy house prices

The price depends on size, insulation and lining, doors and windows, a veranda, and delivery to your site. Send us the size and what it's for, and we'll quote the Nutec option. We can quote a timber option as well, so you can compare.

See also: what affects Wendy house prices.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Nutec Wendy house?

It's a Wendy house clad in fibre-cement boards, commonly called Nutec, instead of timber. It's used for the same purposes but needs less maintenance.

Can a Nutec Wendy house be painted?

Yes. Fibre-cement boards can be painted in the colour of your choice, and repainted when needed.

Is a Nutec Wendy house warmer than a wooden one?

Comfort depends mostly on insulation and lining, not just the cladding. If you'll use the room every day, ask for insulation to be included.

What's the difference between a Nutec Wendy house and a Nutec home?

Mainly size, how it's used, and services. A Nutec home has a bathroom, a kitchen and a specification for living in full-time. A Nutec Wendy house is a simpler room without plumbing.

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