Who: Placemakers Wanaka
Where: Wanaka, New Zealand
Background:
Placemakers is a nationwide supplier of building materials, servicing both trade professionals and retail customers across New Zealand. The Wanaka branch operates in a challenging climate where exposure to weather can negatively impact timber quality and yard performance
Challenge:
- Timber stock being damaged due to ongoing weather exposure
- Limited covered storage within the existing yard footprint
- Need to improve stock protection without building a full new shed
- Maintaining efficient access and movement throughout the yard
Solution:
Stackit designed a covered IRS racking configuration that integrates with the existing building and extends across the yard. This created a large, protected storage zone while maintaining accessibility and operational flow.
Key Features:
- Double row IRS forming the primary covered structure
- Single sided row installed against the existing building
- System spanning across to connect with a double sided row
- 692m² of covered storage area
- 12.5 metre internal aisle for vehicle access and manoeuvrability
- Storage for 105 packs of 6 metre timber
- 555 lineal metres of storage
- Increased covered space without requiring a full new shed build or yard relocation
Results:
- Reduced timber damage caused by weather exposure
- Increased usable covered storage within the existing yard
- Improved stock quality and reduced waste
- More efficient yard layout and product access
- Better working conditions for employees
- Enhanced customer experience through improved product condition and availability
- More effective use of existing site infrastructure
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