Advanced Standard Retrofit
Retrofitting Made Simple – Protect, Insulate, and Upgrade Your Roof Without Disruption
Keep your building operational, improve thermal efficiency, and extend its lifespan — all without stripping the roof.
Why Retrofit with DARS?
DARS Retrofit solutions offer a complete warm roof overlay system installed directly over existing metal roofs. There’s no need to remove old roofing or displace tenants — making it the smart, low-disruption way to insulate, weatherproof, and enhance your building.
- Avoid shutdowns, tenant disruption or temporary weatherproofing
- Improve energy efficiency and meet H1 insulation targets
- Extend the service life of your building
- Reduce condensation and interstitial moisture risks
- Achieve compliance
- Full QA & maintenance program built in
Benefits
- Protect Your Investment
Avoid wrapping your building or relying on tarpaulins during reroofing. Our retrofit systems protect your asset while installation is underway.
- No Tenant Disruption
Roof stays intact during install. That means no interruptions to tenants, staff, or operations.
- Improve Energy Performance
Achieve a warm roof solution that improves the R-value of your building, reducing heating/cooling costs and supporting better NABERSNZ or Greenstar scores.
- Extend Roof Life
Avoid costly removal. Strengthen the weatherproofing and performance of the roof with minimal downtime.
Technical & Installation Assurance
All DARS Retrofit Systems are:
- Built in compliance with NZBC and MRMCOP
- Supported by full QA documentation and a post-installation maintenance guide
- Backed by a manufacturer warranty when installed to specification
Ideal Projects
- Aged commercial buildings with corrugate or trapezoidal profiles
- Schools and hospitals undergoing refurb
- Cool stores or temperature-sensitive environments
- Industrial facilities requiring insulation upgrades
Roof Details
This document provides technical specifications and guidelines for designing and constructing commercial roofing systems using Dimond products. It details the typical buildup and components of an Advanced Standard Retrofit roofing system and includes specifications for materials and installation practices.
Technical Statement
This document details the Advanced Standard Retrofit System, highlighting its benefits, components, compliance, and environmental impact.
Installation Guide
This document is an installation guide for the Advanced Standard Retrofit System, detailing compliance, safety, and installation procedures for metal roofing cladding in New Zealand.
