Stone has been used as a building material for thousands of years to create some of the worlds most amazing structures. It is an extremely cost effective cladding over the life span of the building with hardly any maintenance required it is also timeless and adds value to any project.
Hydestone®
About our company
By using stone we are creating New Zealand’s future historical buildings.
Hydestone’s® beautiful natural schist stone, sourced from our Otago quarry, creates timeless building and landscaping features that feel sturdy, look beautiful and connect you to the land and environment...
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A timeless Wanaka holiday house
This modern Wanaka home might have been built in 2015, but it feels at home amongst the hills and lakes of Central Otago. Utilising natural wood and Hyde Blend stone walls, it makes a strong architectural statement without being at odds with its environment.
Schist Wall
Cladding Systems
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The Hydestone® Schist Wall Cladding System is the only schist cladding system in the country approved by the Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ). This accreditation is New Zealand’s strongest endorsement of quality construction products and processes...
Beautiful,
Natural Stone
Our range of schist products
With the unique ability to both stand out and blend in with the environment, Otago schist stone brings a classic, ageless elegance to all kinds of modern architecture projects.
Timeless
Skill
Find an experienced stonemason
Stonemasonry is an age-old profession involving a high degree of skill, strength and an eye for detail. The right stonemason can turn your building project into a work of art.
Laying the
Groundwork
Landscaping and paving with ®
Create striking outdoor spaces using Hydestone® pavers:highly coloured stones of russets, coppers, silvers and grey in a range of sizes.