Roofing for the Wellington climate

Long-run steel

Our product of choice is long-run steel due to it’s durability against harsh weather conditions and coastal conditions – essential in the Wellington region.

0.55 gauge

We only install 0.55 gauge which is a thicker steel, less likely to dent and also has a greater resistance to uplift which is great for high wind zones in Wellington.

New Zealand made products from COLORSTEEL®

We install high quality, corrugated long run steel from COLORSTEEL® – the Kiwi brand well-known for producing roofing products for New Zealand’s weather conditions. COLORSTEEL® produces a variety of products suitable for mild to severe coastal properties, making the brand a perfect solution for a warm and dry home no matter where you are.

We also install ColorCote® – another well-known supplier of long run roofing iron in the New Zealand market.

Colorsteel logo

COLORSTEEL Endura®

Suitable for properties over between 500 – 1000m from breaking surf
COLORSTEEL Endura® provides enduring performance for moderate inland to severe coastal environments. COLORSTEEL Endura® is designed to provide protection against corrosion in areas where moderate to severe environmental conditions are experienced. It is the most popular COLORSTEEL® choice, a product that can be seen on homes, businesses, and buildings right around the country. COLORSTEEL Endura® is made tough, yet forsakes nothing when it comes to aesthetic appeal, boasting a large range of colours and profiles. High quality, low maintenance and durable, COLORSTEEL Endura® represents the perfect blend of form and function. Properties requiring COLORSTEEL Endura® are typically found on exposed coasts or in the immediate vicinity of calm saltwater such as estuaries.

COLORSTEEL Maxx®

Suitable for properties 100 – 500m from breaking surf on exposed coasts
COLORSTEEL Maxx® is designed to provide protection against corrosion in areas where severe to very severe environmental conditions are experienced. Every aspect of COLORSTEEL Maxx® is made with corrosion resistance and longevity in mind. Specifically developed to withstand higher atmospheric salt concentrations. The usage of COLORSTEEL Maxx® is determined by your property’s proximity to the coast, geothermal areas and industrial environments. Your Element Roofing consultant is the best person to help inform you if COLORSTEEL Maxx® is the right choice for your environment.

COLORSTEEL Altimate®

Suitable for properties under 25m from the high-water mark on the east coast, and 50m from the high-water mark on the west coast
Designed for superior corrosion protection, COLORSTEEL Altimate® combines a marine grade aluminium substrate with the proven paint technology of COLORSTEEL®. The aluminium substrate delivers exceptional resistance to corrosion, while the COLORSTEEL® paint system offers further protection and a premium finish Ideal for extremely severe environments, the usage of COLORSTEEL Altimate® is determined by your property’s proximity to the coast, geothermal areas and industrial environments. Your Element Roofing consultant is the best person to help inform you if COLORSTEEL Altimate® is the right choice for your environment. Properties requiring COLORSTEEL Altimate® are typically characterised by: heavy salt deposits; the almost constant smell of salt spray in the air; close to breaking surf such as is found on exposed coasts.

COLORSTEEL® is available in a variety of colours

Get a quote

Low aerial shot of a roof in Island Bay
Low aerial shot of a roof in Island Bay

Benefits of long-run steel from COLORSTEEL®

A COLORSTEEL® roof protects your property with very little upkeep – rain washing does the fair share of the work for you. How easy is that! For the parts of the roof that rain may not reach, simple washing with a soft brush and detergent will easily wash away dirt.

COLORSTEEL® long run steel is made from high quality grade steel, manufactured by New Zealand’s only steel manufacturer. Designed, rigorously tested and approved for our unique environmental conditions, COLORSTEEL® solutions withstand New Zealand at its most extreme – making it perfect for the Wellington climate. Our team of roofing experts will recommend the best product for your property.

COLORSTEEL® long run metal roofing is extremely lightweight. By comparison, concrete tiles can sometimes be ten times heavier. For new homes and renovation additions, this weight-saving can mean you may need less substantial, and less costly, foundations and support systems.

COLORSTEEL® long run steel roofs are clean and sleek in appearance. They are also available in a large range of colours to complement anything from a traditional to modern New Zealand home.

COLORSTEEL® allows you to perfectly match your spouting and fascia to your roof, keeping the style of your home’s exterior seamless and cohesive. The team at Element Roofing can help you to decide the most suitable colour for your roof.

Lightweight and solar reflective, COLORSTEEL® solutions reflect the sun’s heat, which helps keep the building cool in summer. That combined with wall cladding and insulation, makes for a warm house during winter. At Element Roofing, we provide wall cladding and insulation as part of your new or re-roofing project.

COLORSTEEL® long run steel comes in large sheets which means we can install it quickly – making for less disruption to your home.