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Putting It To The Test

Putting it to the test

Whilst most home owners have “blind faith” in their roofs staying put during storms there is considerable research and testing done by NZ manufacturers to ensure their products comply with local and off shore conditions. The MRM has invested in...

Sustainable Water

There’s little doubt that water is one of the planet’s most valuable commodities and maintaining water supply will become even more important if predictions about the dire consequences of global warming become true.

If the planet is going to be subjected to the extremes of flooding and...

Bent But Not Broken

CHRISTCHURCH QUAKE SEPTEMBER 4TH 2010

This personal report by Stuart Thomson highlights the validity of the claim previously made in Scope that light metal roof cladding not only can save money but can save lives as well. Heavy tile roofs did not fare well but metal roofs were bent but...

What Is The Problem With Unwashed Areas?

Article by Stuart Hayman and Stuart Thomson

Designers have usually many other priorities to concern themselves with than details about unwashed areas, however the purpose of this article is to raise awareness of this potential problem. The description of an unwashed area...

Structural Cost Savings. Lightweight Vs Heavyweight Roofing

It is generally accepted that structural framing requirements for a lightweight roof are less than for a heavyweight roof and can result in cost savings.

The degree of these cost savings is often debated, so the NZMRM engaged an independent consultant to look at the savings that could...

Avoiding The Problem Is Easier Than Finding It

Stuart Thomson, recognised for his vast knowledge on the use of metal and principle author of the COP illustrates the benefits of using the COP. How it can save endless hours in tracking and solving problems that should just never happen with “best practice”. As illustrated the time and cost...

The Hazards Of Attachments To Metal Roofs

Metal roofing has been used extensively in New Zealand for over a hundred years. In certain locations (even some exposed situations i.e....

Gutter Leaf Protection Systems

A solution or a problem?

In recent years there have been a number of products launched onto the market which claim to prevent the blocking of gutter or spouting by leaves. There are two types - one which fits into the gutter, for example like a brush, and those which are...

Valley Drainage

The Capacity Mystery solved

By Stuart Hayman & Stuart Thomson.

Stuart Hayman has been involved with metal roofing for many years and until recently was Technical Development Manager for AHI Roofing Ltd. He is now a Roofing Consultant and is Chairman of the Technical Committee...

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