FAQ

We have put together a short video to take you through the main steps when purchasing a kitset from Outpost Buildings.

All Outpost Buildings are made to order right here in New Zealand. A 50% deposit will lock in your order and then the balance is payable when it is ready to ship out to you from either our North Island or South Island factory. Talk to our team to find out more.

Kitset freight is free NZ wide to your nearest Team Global Express (formerly Toll) depot. There are many depots nationwide - call us & we'll tell you where the closest one to you is - call 0800 688 767.

Rural deliveries direct to your site also available, POA call us for a quote, prices vary depending on where you are.

All Outpost kitsets are sent from our Auckland or Timaru Dispatch Centres to your nearest Team Global Express (formerly Toll) depot. Please contact us to find out your nearest depot.

To assemble your Outpost kitset building you will need:

- Level and Square
- Heavy duty (min 18kw) Battery Impact Driver or Drill
- Square Drive Bit (we supply a tek screw & hex head bit)
- Hammer & nail punch
- Spanner or socket set (for bolts)
- Tape measure & builders pencil
- Ladder, tin snips & gloves for handling iron
- Circular or handsaw for larger buildings

Outpost Buildings supply factory direct kitsets nationwide.  We have a very large range of buildings however we do not always have display buildings at our Silverdale and Timaru offices. A wide range of photos and testimonials are available on request from our many happy customers.

Zincalume (Silver colour) is the standard roof cladding on all our kitsets. For durability and aesthetic reasons you can upgrade to any colour from the Colorsteel Endura range for an extra cost. Click here to see the colour range on the NZ Steel website.

Outpost DIY kitsets are very straight forward to assemble. 1 person with basic building skill required plus a helper at times, low building height & step-by-step instructions. Example: small hen house or small calf shelter.

DIY Large Kitsets require 2 people with basic building skills to assemble them, some parts are heavy. Step-by-step instructions supplied. Example: large hen house, paddock shelter or wood shed.

Advanced Kitsets have a slightly more complicated process. 2 people required with good building skills for assembly, some parts are heavy. Example: large garden shed or large stable with tack shed.

For our larger and custom designed shelters, stables & cabins we recommend using a builder to assemble the kitset.

No it doesn't but we'll send out a pricelist if you request it. Contact Us and we will post or email you a copy.

All Outpost buildings are designed to be exceptionally strong. The strong timber framing and connections used in our buildings help them to withstand very high winds and heavy snow loadings.

Wall and roof claddings are made from quality exterior grade plywood and zincalume to ensure durability.

Ground anchors are recommended to secure your building in high wind areas - please enquire for more info.

Yes, all buildings are manufactured from sustainably grown NZ pine. All exterior framing is treated to the appropriate level for durability.

Roof cladding is typically .04mm Zincalume or Colorsteel corrugated iron

Wall cladding is typically treated plywood with treated timber battens over the wall joins. Wall cladding varies in thickness depending on the size and use of the building.

This depends on the length of the building.

For smaller buildings (i.e up to 3.6 mtrs long) a standard 2.4 metre trailer is OK.

For medium buildings (up to 4.8 metres long) a tandem trailer or similar is required.

We recommend a truck for large kitsets (6 mtrs + long).

Because of the weight of the kitsets a forklift is required to load the buildings onto your trailer.

Depending on the size of the building, it can weigh from 150kg (for a small chicken coop) up to 1500kgs + for a large horse stable + tackroom kitset. Kitsets need to be loaded onto trailers with a forklift and then you can unpack the kitset once on your site. Please take care when lifting heavy parts.

We guarantee the quality of all kitset components and kitset prefabrication done in our workshops. If any components are damaged when the kitset arrives we will replace them.

The corrugated iron or Colorsteel cladding on Outpost kitsets also has a 10 year manufacturers quality guarantee.

Faulty Materials Policy: in the event of any kitset components proving to be faulty we will cover replacement of faulty materials providing we are advised within 12 months of purchase, however we do not guarantee any components that have not been assembled as timber is a living natural material and can move and warp if not secured in position.

Outpost buildings include optional upgrades you can choose from when placing your order e.g. Colorsteel and clearlight roof panels, floor kits and gate enclosures. Some of our larger buildings and stable designs can be customised to suit your requirements.

All Outpost buildings have been carefully designed for structural integrity. If you choose to alter the design without careful consideration, the structure could be weakened.

However, installing things like extra wall enclosures, gates and flooring is certainly possible during assembly. We recommend you refer to an experienced builder or call an Outpost design technician before attempting this.

It depends on the type of building and its intended use. Getting consent for a relocatable animal shelter or storage shed in some cases is not required and sometimes you can apply for a certificate of exemption due to its intended use.

Size of building, proximity to boundaries and interference with neighbouring properties are some considerations that influence whether you need a consent or not. For more information contact your local Council for information on whether a consent is required.

We recommend you assemble your kitset within 30 days of delivery, as timber by its very nature will move and warp if not secured in position. If you are not able to, keep it covered and out of sunlight and direct heat.

We do not guarantee any components for longer than 90 days from delivery if the kitset has not been assembled.

Our full terms of service can be viewed on the Terms and Conditions page of our website. Click here to view.