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Metalcraft Solar was involved with an innovative sustainable building project in the Coromandel called an ‘Earthship’, one of the first of its kind in NZ. The television show Grand Designs NZ documented the project on its first season on Kiwi airwaves. The home is called an Earthship because it’s designed as a self-sufficient vessel with its own systems for managing heat, water and power.

Why Choose Metalcraft Solar?
The client chose a Metalcraft Thermospan insulated panel roof for its efficiencies in terms of insulation, construction and cost, because this roofing solution also provides the insulation and internal ceilings in one action. Solar generated energy is another vital component to the Earthship operating principles.

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Metalcraft Roofing is New Zealand’s largest and most established privately owned building product rollformer and installer with an extensive range of Longrun Roofing profiles, Lightweight Metal Tiles and Rainwater System solutions. By installing its own product Metalcraft Roofing offers a unique solution to domestic and commercial clients for any roof or wall cladding project. 

Metalcraft Roofing’s wide selection of roofing and rainwater systems are manufactured from New Zealand Steel Galvsteel, Zincalume, Colorsteel Endura and Colorsteel Maxx.

With 12 branches nationwide providing unparalleled coverage, backed by solid manufacturing and installation warranties, Metalcraft Roofing offers a level of satisfaction and peace of mind unavailable from other manufacturers or installers.

Metalcraft Roofing manufactures and installs Longrun Roofing, Metal Tiles and Rainwater Systems for the New Zealand residential and commercial construction markets.  Metalcraft Roofing is a part of United Industries (www.unitedindustries.co.nz). United Industries is made up of nine companies serving various requirements to the New Zealand construction industry.

Metalcraft Roofing has been operating since the 1950’s and originated in Palmerston North. Expansion of Metalcraft Roofing’s operations since those days has been significant and there are now twelve branches nationwide servicing enquiries from Cape Reinga to the Bluff.