Roof profiles & colours — Element Roofing

Roofing in New Zealand has come a long way

It all starts with steel made right here at home.

From Sand to Steel

New Zealand Steel is produced using iron ore taken from black sand beaches near Auckland.

This iron ore is processed into flat coils of steel, which are then transported within the facility to be painted and branded as COLORSTEEL®.

Protective Layers – The Early Years

Before the paint goes on, the steel coil needs protection. For years, this came in the form of a mixture of aluminium and zinc, applied as a protective coating.

Two versions were made:

A standard layer for most properties
A thicker layer for coastal homes, where salty air and harsh conditions demanded longer-lasting protection

After this, the steel was painted and finished in the COLORSTEEL® facility.

The Next Generation – Maxam

Fast forward to today, and the formula has improved. An extra layer of magnesium has been added to the mix, creating what we now know as COLORSTEEL® MAXAM®.

This innovation makes Maxam a single solution for nearly every environment. With enhanced durability and corrosion resistance, warranties now range from 20 to 50 years, depending on how close you are to the sea.

The Exception – When Only Aluminium Will Do

There’s just one place where Maxam isn’t suitable: properties within 0–50 metres of the sea, where waves physically break onto the home.

In these extreme cases, the only option is a fully aluminium-based product — COLORSTEEL® Altimate® — designed to withstand the most aggressive marine environments.

COLORSTEEL® is available in a variety of colours

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What our customers say

Andy Hall

27 May 2025

This team at "Element Roofing" are "Totally Amazing" from walking into the office and the care taken re: My situation, I really felt totally looked after. Even my neighbour was very impressed with the "Workmanship". .....as she was closely observing. Well done Team Regards Andy Hall

Connor Nolan

26 May 2025

Mark and the team at Element Roofing are a great company to deal with, highly recommend if you are looking for roofing services in the Wellington area.

Harry Rowland

2 April 2025

Absolutely fantastic company. They completed a full re-roof for us. Their communication was exceptional and their work was top quality, all of their team were incredibly professional, friendly and helpful. Working with element took away all of the stress from the project, every step from the initial quoting to the new spouting was handled with care and attention. It’s been a fantastic experience, we highly recommend element.

Malcolm Colman-Shearer

8 October 2024

Wow, these folks are the real deal! Their communication game is on point - way better than your average contractor. They tackled a tricky leaking problem like pros and nailed it (pun intended). Super friendly bunch too, which made the whole experience way more pleasant. Best part? They stuck to their word, doing exactly what they promised, right on schedule. I'd totally recommend them to anyone needing roof work. And nope, they didn't put me up to this - just sharing my honest thoughts!

Leon Magowan-Wilson

27 August 2024

Megan and the team at Element Roofing were fantastic to work with. Communication was on point and the finished result is flawless. We're so glad we went with the decision to use Element - we can't recommend them enough!

Jeremy Tisdall

18 August 2024

Great service and communication. I can't fault the team at Element roofing. We were kept in the loop during the whole process from start to finish.

Rose Chan

14 July 2024

We recently used Element Roofing for our property and we were very impressed with their service and regular communication. Our project manager Billy was very professional and provided great customer service. The whole team was managed well and was very competent. We would highly recommend Element Roofing and would be happy to use them again!