End earth quakeStand Strong during earthquakes with Lockwood.

There's no other house on the market that's as strong as a Lockwood.

When the Canterbury region was hit with a massive earthquake the second time, Lockwood homes continued to live up to their unshakeable reputation.

The second tragic earthquake has caused widespread devastation in Christchurch which has reverberated right around the country. The Lockwood support team has been in contact with our Lockwood owners and as after the first earthquake there has been a similar response - their Lockwood homes kept their families safe. Lockwood homeowners know their homes will continue to stand strong due to the unique locking system and the flexibility provided through the solid timber walls.

Nothing compares to the strength and warmth of natural timber. When you build with Lockwood you are not only building a better future for you and your family, you are helping protect the planet too. Wood is both Earth's most renewable raw material and the most planet-friendly building material. Trees help cleanse the atmosphere of carbon dioxide, and timber takes less energy to manufacture.

Since 1951. 60 years of Standing Strong.

Read some comments from Canterbury Lockwood owners below.

"The council engineer informed us that the main Lockwood structure had absorbed and distributed the energy very well. We were so impressed with our rented Lockwood and the positive comments from the council engineer that we made a visit to our local Lockwood builder to begin the process of building our own Lockwood home."

Kevin & Jayne Barlow

"Many things were broken but we are alive and well. The best thing is: I felt very safe in my Lockwood house, and will continue to do so."

Jennifer Howard

"I felt very safe to be in a Lockwood at the time of the earthquake."

Deborah Verco

"After many aftershocks, I conclude I live in the safest house in town."

Tracey Knox

"I can't believe how this home withstood such an earthquake."

Barry Chisnall

Lockwood Stand StrongThe fundamental strengths of a Lockwood are unique. That's because Lockwood walls are locked together, not just nailed together.

Our intricately engineered aluminium profiles slot into the machined corners of laminated pine, locking the wood into position. This patented system, combined with the use of vertical tie rods in the walls, has proven resistant to earthquakes and cyclones all over the world. Solid, Secure, Natural.

Download our fact sheet to help you build a stronger, safer home.

Keep your family safe during:

  • Earthquakes (up to at least 7.0 on the Richter scale)
  • Cyclones and high winds
  • Fires

Contact us now to discuss your new home with Lockwood.

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We arrived in Aitutaki two days after cyclone Pat had devastated the island, removing 70% of the roofs & demolishing many homes completely. It was with great relief to arrive on our land to find our Lockwood home standing tall.
- The Tossells, Aitutaki
"When I realised we were having a severe earthquake, my first thoughts were "I'll be safe in my Lockwood house.
- Carol Marsh, Darfield
Because of all the aftershocks after the first quake, my husband (a licensed builder) went next door to see if our neighbour Carol was all right. He then decided it would be safer if ourselves and several other neighbours stayed in her Lockwood home until the shocks subsided
- Christine Robertson, neighbour of Carol Marsh
We live in a Lockwood home very near the fault line that ruptured. Houses around us suffered terrible structural damage. Ours just creaked and groaned its way through. Only got two broken pot plants.
- Brian Pearson
The design of the home exceeded our expectations. It looks good, is easy to maintain and has a great relaxed feel about the whole place.
- The Coles, Waikato
We wanted a home which capitalised on and maximises the potential of the section and its magnificent location and view, and you have built it for us - a lovely blonded Lockwood residence.
- Adrian and Danielle, Taupo
I work in the project engineering game and it is unusual to strike an integrated team that meets and exceeds expectations in terms of client relationship, quality and performance. We enjoyed the experience and, of course, the final product.
- Jon, Coromandel
The entire project from inception to completion was undertaken with full understanding and empathy for our requirements, a high degree of workmanship from all trades and a high degree of professionalism throughout the construction period.
- Roy and Marian, Hahei
We were looking for a hassle-free building experience - which is exactly what we got. From the initial meetings and amendment of plans to suit us, to the sorting of any issues that arose, to the hand-over, and especially for the trouble-free follow-up with any queries.
- Christine and John, Hokitika
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