When it comes to repairs, replacements, or non-standard roofing components, understanding exactly what you need isn’t always easy. Allan’s Long Run Roofing, locally made in Dunedin, caters to both trade professionals and DIY enthusiasts by supplying roofing parts tailored to their specifications. With former roofers on staff and decades of experience in manufacturing and installation, their advice is practical and effective. Importantly, Allan’s is a manufacturer, not an installer, which means they focus on getting components right the first time before they even reach the site. “For anyone coming in – especially DIYers – bring as much information as you can. Photos, measurements, details of where it’s going. That helps us make sure everything fits as it should,” says Denny Knight, Allan’s Roofing Manager.
Where projects run into trouble
Many issues don’t come from the main roofing material, but from the parts that connect it: flashings, junctions, corners and penetrations. These are often treated as standard, but small errors in pitch, angle or sizing can mean components don’t fit as intended. “We often see flashings come back because the pitch or angle wasn’t quite right,” Knight says. “If you’re unsure, come in or call to talk it through. We can help before anything is made.”
This is where Allan’s Long Run Roofing stands out. Whether it’s replacing older spouting that’s no longer manufactured or creating components for a more complex build, the team can produce a wide variety of bespoke items in-house, including chimney caps, rainwater heads, cricket flashings, metal fascias, internal and external corners, and wall cladding flashings. From simple repairs to more specialised work – such as custom curved window head flashings for architectural features like round windows – each component is made to suit.
With dedicated manufacturing capability in Dunedin, Allan’s can manage both high-volume orders and more specialised fabrication, such as custom curved window head flashings for architectural features like round windows, ensuring reliable supply while also tailoring to suit exact requirements, rather than forcing a standard solution to fit. This capability covers everything from everyday residential jobs to larger commercial projects, including roofing and cladding for major builds such as the 3000 sqm, award-winning Scapegrace Distillery in Central Otago. Supported by Allan’s Sheet Metal & Engineering, this blend of roofing and fabrication expertise enables the team to provide practical solutions across a broad range of roofing projects.
Get it right from the start
Taking the time to gather the right information – measurements, angles, photos and context – and seeking advice early will save time, costs and frustration later, and ensure the finished result performs as it should.
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