When it comes to deciding on the roof of your new build, there are so many choices on the market. From traditional gable roofs to contemporary flat roofs, homeowners generally consider the most common options without looking outside of the box! At I.G. Roofing, we’re specialists in metal roofing styles – of which there are many – and think new builds in New Zealand have too long overlooked these diverse installations.
For this reason, we outline three metal roofing styles to consider for your new build, below.
Long Run Roofing
Using pre-painted steel, otherwise known as corrugated iron, long run roofing is installed in larger pieces, which avoids the presence of visible seams in your roof. It often comes in a range of highly durable and stylish profiles, which can be tailored to suit any aesthetic you’d like for your new build home. It’s clean, highly weather resistant, can last for decades, and keeps its shape and colour throughout all of this! The money gained in the long-term by investing in a sustainable long run roof makes this an extremely viable choice for any prospective new build owner in New Zealand.
Flat Lock Cladding – zinc, copper, colour steel, stainless teel
As a metal roofing style, flat lock cladding mimics the look of shingles. It involves the installation of panels that interlock and are held in place using sturdy cleats. By nature of their design, NZ flat lock cladding roofs are highly customisable. Aside from being available in zinc, copper, colour steel and stainless steel solutions, they can be customised to various shapes and sizes! Perhaps you’d like a diamond-shaped panel for your roof, or something more traditionally rectangular?
The choice is yours, and a good roofing specialist – like the team at I.G. Roofing – will be able accommodate any personal requirements you have for your flat lock roof.
Standing Seam Roofs
Standing seam panels feature innovative watertight seals that are produced through a series of machine-sealed vertical lips. This makes the panels remarkably durable, able to be installed on roofs with a precise fit. Accuracy is key with standing seam panels, to achieve the most attractive and contemporary look for your new build roof. Nowadays, new builds tend to blend the most of contemporary design with clean minimalism! Standing seam roofing is perfect to achieve this sleek aesthetic.
At I.G Roofing, the standing seam roofs we install are also extremely customisable. They come in countless different widths, colours and seam heights, so no matter what look you’re after, our roof specialists are sure to achieve it, on-site and without trouble.
Of course, metal roofing styles are a smaller niche in the roofing market. This is why they’re often overlooked, but they bring many benefits that can completely transform your beautiful New Zealand new build.
To incorporate flat lock cladding or a standing seam roof into your beautiful new build in NZ, contact I.G. Roofing at your earliest convenience. We’re here to meet all of your metal roofing requirements, with the latest metal roofing styles on the market.