Two-Storey Decromastic Tile to Long Run Conversion in Chatswood
Client Name
Dave Milburn
Project Length
5 days
Project Location
Chatswood, Auckland
Project Overview
Dave’s two-storey Chatswood home had endured years of leaks from its ageing decromastic tile roof. Our team at HDK Long Run Roofing stripped every tile, renewed the timber framework, and installed a full .55 corrugate Coloursteel roof — completing the tile to long run conversion in just five days.
Why This Tile to Long Run Conversion Was Overdue
Our Approach to the Conversion
- We set up scaffolding with a dedicated loading bay at the front of the house before any roofing work began. On a two-storey property at this pitch, working at the correct height with materials close at hand is non-negotiable for both safety and efficiency.
- Starting from the rear of the building, we worked our way around each face, stripping the old decromastic tiles and assessing the timber beneath.
- Every section of framework was inspected, and we supplied and installed brand-new timber throughout to give the new re-roofing a sound base.
- With the structure sorted, we laid .55 corrugate Coloursteel across each face, refining our process as we moved from back to front. The result is a metal roof vs tile roof upgrade built to last decades in Auckland’s conditions.
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The Challenge: High Winds on a Steep Two-Storey Pitch
Chatswood sits in a high wind zone, and handling full-length corrugate sheets at 45 degrees on a two-storey scaffold requires careful coordination. We kept multiple pairs of hands on every sheet during lifting and fixing to manage the wind load safely.
The combination of height, pitch, and exposure meant there was no room for shortcuts — every sheet was positioned and secured with the crew working together, not individually.
The Finished Result
Dave’s Chatswood home now sits under a full .55 gauge corrugate Coloursteel roof with new timber framework throughout. The heavier .55 gauge steel provides the durability a high-wind, high-pitch property demands, and the corrugate profile sheds water cleanly down that steep 45-degree slope. No more tile leaks, no more patching — just a long run roofing system rated for the conditions.
What We Are Most Proud Of
This was a significant project for our team. A two-storey, 45-degree pitch decromastic roof replacement is not a small undertaking, and completing it safely in five days — scaffolding, tile removal, full timber renewal, and Coloursteel install — was a genuine badge of honour. It confirmed that HDK Long Run Roofing can take on jobs of this scale and deliver excellent results without compromising on safety or quality.
HDK Long Run Roofing delivers full tile to long run conversion services across Chatswood, the North Shore, and wider Auckland. Whether your decromastic tiles are leaking, cracking, or simply past their lifespan, we handle the complete job — scaffolding, tile removal, timber renewal, and long run Coloursteel install. Every project is done safely, on time, and to a standard we stand behind.
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Customer Feedback
“I was so impressed by the quality of HDK’s professionalism and workmanship. It was a seamless, stress-free experience, and very competitively priced. And the quality of their communication throughout was second to none. If you need a new roof, I thoroughly recommend HDK!”