68 | The latest in roofing tech Freemans Roofing is a family-owned New Zealand business Freeman Roofing - Dunedin T T Bernadette Cooney CONTRACTNG New Zealand’s roofing industry is poised for a significant advancement with the introduction of more robust, longer-lasting products, and Freeman Roofing, Dunedin’s licensed manufacturer and supplier of COLORSTEEL® products, will lead this transformation across Otago, Central, and Southland. Freeman Roofing, a family-owned business with a long-standing association with COLORSTEEL™ and a cornerstone in supplying the building sector with high-quality long-run roofing, metal wall cladding, flashings, and rainwater systems. Freeman Roofing operates from 10 branches nationwide and is known for its innovative approach, consistently front footing the latest developments in roofing technology. This innovation is highlighted by a brandnew roofing material set for release in August, says Freeman Roofing Dunedin branch manager Ronny Hayes. “This is a revolutionary product development from COLORSTEEL®” says Ronny, “effectively one material solution for most environmental locations.” Confident of this ability, the new product will come with a 50-year warranty says Ronny. “This is technology tested and proven called MAXAM™, “says Ronny, “it’s going to ensure the longevity of steel roofs so much so that you’ll potentially only need one roof for a lifetime.” COLORSTEEL® MAXAM™, is trialled and tested to withstand even the harshest environments. “MAXAM™, is resilient to our climates which is good news for homes in coastal environments,” says Ronny, “its composition base of aluminium, zinc and magnesium makes the product strong with a longer lifespan.” Its introduction will improve stockholding as it only needs one COLORSTEEL®” material across all ranges, except for extreme zones, where Altimate® Aluminium may be required. The new product indicates a commitment to making functional, resilient and sustainable products with longer-lasting protection. Roofing contractors, builders and architects can rely on the innovation and durability of the COLORSTEEL®” brand. Freeman Roofing can supply a broad range of its roof and wall cladding profiles including traditional Corrugate, Five-Rib, Alpine Tray and Standing Seam. “Our Alpine Tray profile is being seen increasingly within the architectural new home sector due to its resilience, sleek lines and hidden fixed profile.” Freeman Roofing also manufactures and supplies flashings and fascia, ridge-capping, rainwater systems, VELUX® skylights and translucent roofing. The company has invested in new high-level machinery in recent years enabling them to meet the market quicker, including a new roll former from Angus Robertson Mechanical of Rangiora and a new SWI automatic folder and slitter out of Australia. “This equipment is a game changer in terms of the speed with which we can turnover jobs,” says Ronny. Manufacturing to order for the trades and supplementing the merchants is core to the Dunedin business, but they’re just as happy to supply the home renovator through walk-in sales from their premises at 65 Main South Road, Green Island. Freemans Roofing is a family-owned New Zealand business which originated in Stoke Nelson in 1956. Whether you need an estimate for a whole building project or a quote for a DIY project; talk to the team at Freeman Roofing and rest assured you’re getting the precise custom roofing and wall cladding solution you need, guaranteed. LARGEWHOLESALER AND MANUFACTURER OF COLOURED ROOFING SCREWS AND ACCESSORIES Alsynite One proudly support Freeman Roofing - Dunedin. www.alsynite.co.nz 0800 257 964 18 Nga Mihi Road, Christchurch Dunedin - Ph: 03 477 1999 Proudly Suppor ting Freeman Roofing - Dunedin Transport Ltd • General Cartage • Trombone Trailer • Container & Artic Work • Fly Jib • Crane Trucks with Winches & Man Bucket 80mm•100mm•150mm STANDARD ELBOW 80mm•100mm•150mm OFFSET ELBOW 80mm•100mm•150mm CONNECTORS 80mm•100mm•150mm HOLDERBATTS 75 X 55 ELBOW 75 X 55 HOLDERBATT 80mm•100mm T-JUNCTIONS 80mm•100mm SPREADERS
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