Standing Seam Roof Restored. Replacement Avoided.
Hayes Common Cafe, Hamilton East
Restored with the Rust-Oleum Noxyde® system — the existing roof preserved, its service life significantly extended and the building protected with a seamless waterproof membrane built for New Zealand conditions.
Restore, don't replace
Replacing this roof would have involved significant cost and disruption. By restoring it with the Rust-Oleum Noxyde system, the existing roof was preserved, its service life significantly extended, and the building protected with a seamless waterproof membrane designed to withstand New Zealand's demanding conditions for years to come.
Before and after
Weathering, not yet failure
After decades of exposure to New Zealand's harsh climate, the standing seam metal roof at Hayes Common was showing the early signs of weathering and deterioration. While structurally sound, continued exposure to UV, moisture and changing temperatures would eventually lead to corrosion and costly replacement.
Rather than replacing an otherwise serviceable roof, the owners chose to restore and protect it.
Noxyde® applied by TECTUM
TECTUM restored the roof using the Rust-Oleum Noxyde® anti-corrosion waterproofing system.
Following comprehensive cleaning and surface preparation, Noxyde was applied as a seamless elastomeric membrane that bonds directly to prepared metal. Unlike conventional roof paints, Noxyde remains flexible, expanding and contracting with the roof while creating a durable waterproof barrier that helps prevent corrosion from returning.
Years of service, character kept
The restoration transformed the appearance of the roof while providing long-term protection against corrosion, UV degradation and New Zealand's demanding weather conditions.
Instead of the cost, disruption and waste of a complete roof replacement, the building received a renewed roof designed to deliver many more years of reliable service while preserving its distinctive architectural character.
Preparation and application
- Location
- Hayes Common, Hamilton East
- Roof type
- Standing seam long run metal roof
- System used
- Rust-Oleum Noxyde®
- Paints directly onto properly prepared metal
- Flexible waterproof membrane
- Exceptional anti-corrosion protection
- Bridges hairline movement and minor cracking
- Extends roof life without replacement
Products used on this project
The exact coating systems specified here — available for commercial, contractor and experienced DIY projects.
Talk to us before replacing your roof
Whether you're a commercial owner, roofing contractor or experienced DIY property owner, we'll tell you honestly whether your roof can be restored — and specify the right system if it can.
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