50 | REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Gunac Tyries T T Hugh de Lacy New roof another reason to celebrate “Winning the tender in late 2022 to carry out the waterproofing of Southland Boys’ High’s Blocks A and B was a prestige job for us because of the historical nature of the project.” The joy at Southland Boys’ High School’s First XV becoming the best school rugby team in the country in 2023 has lately been matched by the completion last December of a major refurbishment of the school buildings, with local waterproofing company Gunac Tyries taking a key role. “Winning the tender in late 2022 to carry out the waterproofing of Southland Boys’ High’s Blocks A and B was a prestige job for us because of the historical nature of the project,” Gunac Tyries owner Allan Pine says. “It was an 18-months job made all the more exciting by the First XV’s great win against Auckland’s Westlake Boys’ High coming in the middle of the job, and setting off a raft of celebrations in the city. “There were plans to hold a parade through the city, though that had to be cancelled because of the weather, but the team was formally welcomed and congratulated at an event put on by the city council. “The subsequent completion of the A and B Block refurbishment was similarly celebrated as an historic milestone for the school, which was founded in 1881. “The original brick buildings were erected in 1926, and our job was to replace the old slate tile roofing with Viking Ecostar shingles, which is made up of recycled tyres and TPO mix.” Thermoplastic polyolefin membrane (TPO) is a type of roofing material known for its flexibility, durability and resistance to ultra-violet radiation and chemicals. As well as replacing the old tiles, the Boys’ High project included installing new gutters on the school’s two blocks. Contact AllanPine 0212 228072 POBox 7098, Invercargill • Roo ing &Waterproo ing systems • Approved applicators for Viking Roofspec • Over 100 years combined experience • Locally owned & operated GUNAC TYRIES Licensed Applicators
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