Team of installers from Nils McGee Roofing laying a COLORSTEEL Dridex® roof
It’s easy to be seduced by a slick sales pitch and a low-ish price but, as a rule of thumb, if it seems too good to be true it more than likely is. And the fact is, cheapest at the time of installation can often end up costing you money in the long run if you haven't done your diligence.
Here are a few commonsense tips to ensure your roofing supplier is reliable, recommended and guaranteed to deliver on what they promised.
- When choosing a supplier, refer to the COLORSTEEL® Find A Supplier page. You can also look to RANZ, the 'Roofing Association of New Zealand' for a list of suppliers.
- If you are seeking a more personal recommendation, check in with your wider social group for any referrals. It is good to ensure though, that these installers are RANZ members for extra assurance of their quality processes and workmanship. Chances are people just like you have gone through the re-roofing or new home build process themselves, so if you can learn from their experiences, so much the better. They’ll know who they've heard good things about, and who they've heard the opposite, and they'll be able to give you up-to-date information on everything else as well. Reaching out on local social network grapevines for supplier recommendations will also provide you with great intel.
- It is recommended to get a more than one quote. Once you’ve narrowed the field down to a short-list, ask them to provide contact details for other recent customers. There’s nothing like hearing about first hand experiences.
So, get your roofing project sorted by engaging the right people and insisting on 100% New Zealand made COLORSTEEL®. It’s the way Kiwis have been topping off their dream homes for the past thirty five years. It is important to make sure you are getting Genuine COLORSTEEL® from your supplier. There are times when architects and designers will specify genuine New Zealand-made COLORSTEEL® only for it to be substituted for an alternative once the job is handed over to the roofing company.
Here’s a heads-up, not all factory-painted steel is COLORSTEEL® and not all factory-painted steel is durable or colour-fast enough to handle New Zealand’s unique climatic conditions. COLORSTEEL® has over 40 years experience and is designed, tested and approved for New Zealand's unique environmental conditions and is backed by comprehensive warranties. Definitely don't believe anyone that says, brands of pre-painted steel can be interchangable, along with the warranties. This is not the case.
To be sure you’re getting the genuine article look for the COLORSTEEL® brand name printed on the underside of every sheet. If it isn’t there, it isn’t COLORSTEEL®. Also, ask your roofer for your warranty document and Certificate of Authenticity. Learn more about ensuring its genuine COLORSTEEL®.
