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Episode Overview
In this episode of the Trends Property Insight Series, we sit down with Paul Aldolphe, Business Development Manager at New Zealand Steel, to demystify how to choose roofing, cladding, and light-gauge framing that look great and go the distance.
Paul explains the essentials in plain English: how to confirm you’re getting genuine COLORSTEEL® (and why that matters for warranty and support), what the markings on the underside can tell you, and how to use the online colour visualiser and free samples to make confident design choices. We talk profiles (from classic corrugate to sleek tray and cost-smart trapezoidal), matte finishes that minimise “oil canning,” and simple steps for ongoing care, especially in “unwashed areas” that need periodic maintenance.
We also put it in a New Zealand context. With local manufacturing at Glenbrook and real-world testing across thousands of exposure panels, New Zealand Steel designs for our coastal, humid, and high-UV conditions—and backs it with practical guidance on environmental zones and warranties. Paul touches on newer alloy technologies that extend durability, when aluminium-based options make sense right on the water, and how AXXIS® light-gauge steel framing can speed builds, stay straight, and keep projects moving when the weather doesn’t cooperate.
Whether you’re replacing a tired roof, planning a new build, or weighing options in a coastal spot, this conversation will help you ask better questions, choose the right material for your site, and balance aesthetics, durability, and budget with confidence.
Enjoyed this episode?
There’s plenty more where that came from. The Trends Property Insight Series is a video podcast that dives into the real stories, expert advice, and smart solutions behind New Zealand’s renovation, building, and home buying journeys. Hosted by Andrew Johnson, each episode features industry leaders, design professionals, and product innovators sharing practical insights to help you make confident decisions for your home.
To explore the full series of interviews, design stories, and renovation tips, head over to our Podcast Page and watch or listen to every episode on demand.
You can also listen to the Trends Property Insight Series ‘on the go’ wherever you find the world’s best podcasts.
You can also listen to the Trends Property Insight Series ‘on the go’ wherever you find the world’s best podcasts.
Episode Overview
In this episode of the Trends Property Insight Series, we sit down with Paul Aldolphe, Business Development Manager at New Zealand Steel, to demystify how to choose roofing, cladding, and light-gauge framing that look great and go the distance.
Paul explains the essentials in plain English: how to confirm you’re getting genuine COLORSTEEL® (and why that matters for warranty and support), what the markings on the underside can tell you, and how to use the online colour visualiser and free samples to make confident design choices. We talk profiles (from classic corrugate to sleek tray and cost-smart trapezoidal), matte finishes that minimise “oil canning,” and simple steps for ongoing care, especially in “unwashed areas” that need periodic maintenance.
We also put it in a New Zealand context. With local manufacturing at Glenbrook and real-world testing across thousands of exposure panels, New Zealand Steel designs for our coastal, humid, and high-UV conditions—and backs it with practical guidance on environmental zones and warranties. Paul touches on newer alloy technologies that extend durability, when aluminium-based options make sense right on the water, and how AXXIS® light-gauge steel framing can speed builds, stay straight, and keep projects moving when the weather doesn’t cooperate.
Whether you’re replacing a tired roof, planning a new build, or weighing options in a coastal spot, this conversation will help you ask better questions, choose the right material for your site, and balance aesthetics, durability, and budget with confidence.
Enjoyed this episode?
There’s plenty more where that came from. The Trends Property Insight Series is a video podcast that dives into the real stories, expert advice, and smart solutions behind New Zealand’s renovation, building, and home buying journeys. Hosted by Andrew Johnson, each episode features industry leaders, design professionals, and product innovators sharing practical insights to help you make confident decisions for your home.
To explore the full series of interviews, design stories, and renovation tips, head over to our Podcast Page and watch or listen to every episode on demand.
You can also listen to the Trends Property Insight Series ‘on the go’ wherever you find the world’s best podcasts.
You can also listen to the Trends Property Insight Series ‘on the go’ wherever you find the world’s best podcasts.