The Sunnyside Guide to the Best Clear Roofing Adding a clear roof to your deck, pergola or greenhouse is a worthy investment – but there are so many materials and styles to choose from. Luckily, we’ve got Kurt – CEO, family man, and an installer himself – to talk us through navigating the options and deciding what will work best for … Read More
Sunnyside Scribbles – July 2024
NEW PRODUCT: Permeable Pavers Introducing… STABLESTONES PERMEABLE PAVERS StableStones permeable pavers are a lightweight-but-tough, diamond-grid surface — perfect for reinforcing gravel, decorative stones, pebbles, granite or bark chip, topsoil and grass in high use areas. PlaygroundsDrivewaysParking LotsPathwaysGolf coursesLandscapingGardensPatios and courtyards PREVENT FLOODING, POTHOLES etc The porous honeycomb reinforcement panels allow water to be absorbed easily, controlling erosion whilst providing a tough … Read More
Sunnyside Scribbles – May 2024
Topglass®: TWO TYPES – ENDLESS USES Topglass® is a translucent glass-reinforced plastic roofing product that has been specifically developed to combat the effect of UV rays and atmospheric pollutants. It’s commonly used in commercial and industrial applications. GC (GEL COAT)With a 130 micron EXO-SET 206 Premium Gelcoat applied to the weather surface of the sheeting, Topglass® GC offers exceptional resistance against corrosive atmospheres and provides protection against … Read More
Sunnyside Scribbles – April 2024
Discover the Plastic that looks like Glass Do you know why Custom Glaze is one of our favourite products? This remarkable premium product is flat polycarbonate designed to look like glass or acrylic. ENJOY CLEAR, OPEN VIEWSBecause the sheets are 600mm wide, you need a lot less supporting structure – which means you get nice, big, clear, open areas of vision. You’ll find … Read More
Sunnyside Scribbles – March 2024
CUSTOM MADE SHADE SAILS Need a shade sail to fit a specific area? Shadetex® custom made shade sails are just the thing… Designed to withstand New Zealand’s extreme climate, the team at Shade Systems are the leaders when it comes to sun shade products. -Bespoke range – made to fit any space perfectly-Cover any area of any size with ease-Largest range of … Read More
Sunnyside Scribbles – Summer 2023
Christmas Combined Special If you’re after a solid flat clear roofing solution take a look at our combined product special: FLAT POLYCARB ROOFING + JOINING SYSTEMfrom $197 per square meter Combined together, these two products make a beautiful and high quality outdoor clear roofing solution. And for a limited time, we’ve secured some amazing pricing on these products, packaging them into a Christmas … Read More
Sunnyside Scribbles – Winter 2023
Outdoor Roofing and Shade Winter Discount Now OnlineGet a 5% discount with Sunnyside! Winter may not be the best time for outdoor renovations, but we’ve decided to make it the best time to stock up for a great summer of DIY or commercial building projects. Use our online code: WINTER23 Or mention it when you phone in for a quote or … Read More
Sunnyside Scribbles – Summer 2022
Summer shade in all shapes and sizesSummer is coming in fast, and experts are warning Kiwis to be extra cautious this summer. Why the extra caution? Our ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels in 2022 are averaging much higher compared to 2021. A UV index level of 3 or more is enough to cause skin damage, leading to premature aging and increasing the risk of skin … Read More
Sunnyside Scribbles – Spring 2022
The chaos of the building industry – and how we can helpMassive price increases, no availability, ridiculous lead times, stressed companies, terrible delivery service, lost or damaged goods… Why is it so hard to get building materials these days??! Of course “pandemic” is the reason that springs to mind for most of us. Sunnyside has been in business for over 50 years, … Read More
Sunnyside Scribbles November 2021
Omni Screen: outdoor blinds for your summer spacesSleek, stylish and durable, the Omni Screen incorporates smart design and practicality, with instant shade and privacy thanks to the easy-to-operate roller system. Create some shelter from the sun, wind, rain and insects with this beautiful and versatile addition to your patio, deck or outdoor area.Omni Screen is available in PVC (clear or tinted) … Read More
Sunnyside Scribbles October 2021
What is a structural glazing assembly? It is a unique system designed to provide a joining, mounting, and sealing solution for various glazing materials. Suitable for glass, flat polycarbonate, Twinwall, and acrylic, it uses a top-cap compression clamping method to provide a positive clamping pressure onto the sheet. This creates an effective weather tight seal. Simple, powerful, and with a tidy … Read More
Sunnyside Scribbles September 2021
Outdoor Roofing and Shade Crystalite: uniquely designed, universally enjoyed We do our research when it comes to supplying products, to ensure we’re offering the best quality on the market. So we have no problem with getting behind Alsynite’s popular and effective glazing panels: Crystalite Alsynite Crystalite is 250 times stronger than glass. Shatter resistant, their high impact durability doesn’t stop these … Read More
Sunnyside Scribbles August 2021
Outdoor Roofing and Shade Roofing Iron: proving popular with Kiwi builders New Zealand’s stunning natural beauty comes at a cost – it’s also one of the harshest environments in the world. Intense UV damage, salt-laden air and heavy weather conditions are just some of the factors we deal with when building our homes, sprucing up our outdoor areas or simply installing a garden … Read More
Sunnyside Scribbles July 2021
Outdoor Roofing and Shade GUTTERSMART: the best way to declutter your gutter As builders and homeowners, we know the frustration of clogged gutters creating a waterfall, rotting leaves piling up in your spouting, and the endless cycle of cleaning up / another storm / cleaning up / another storm… Introducing GUTTERSMART Prevent leaves and debris from entering your gutters Spend less time … Read More
Sunnyside Scribbles June 2021
Outdoor Roofing and Shade Devan Tanks: a wet winter winner Make the most of the rain over winter with a new product added to our line up. With ongoing water shortages (especially in Auckland), this could be a good idea! Devan Water Tanks are manufactured from the highest quality food grade polyethylene, giving long life and trouble free service. Did you … Read More
Sunnyside Scribbles May 2021 – Winter Rains & Inspiration
Outdoor Roofing and Shade Ain’t no rain gonna stop this spouting Make sure your roof is ready for the rainy season with Marley spouting – a new product line, just in time for winter! Marley products are known for their longevity and clean style. And we supply the leading products on the market. For example, check out one of New Zealand’s most … Read More
Sunnyside Scribbles April 2021 – Introducing the newest Cast Acrylic Sheet and the smallest (and liveliest!) member of our team
Outdoor Roofing and Shade Hello from the Sunnyside Team! This is the launch of our monthly eNews – we’ll keep it short ‘n’ sweet! – and we hope you’ll stick around. You’ll get helpful tips and fresh ideas, links to featured products or video tutorials, and the odd little story or peek behind the scenes. This month we’re excited to introduce you to Astariglas … Read More
Newsletter: Sick of cleaning your gutters?
Welcome to the latest news from Sunnyside!September 2019 Introducing GuttersmartGuttersmart foam guard is the latest product to be offered by Sunnyside.Most places sell these for around $14 a metre. We’ve got them for $9 a metre. Order now, in time for spring and all the leaves to come back on the trees! Sunnyside SurveyWe recently sent a survey out to … Read More
Newsletter: Your intro to polycarb roofing
A Beginner’s Guide to Polycarbonate Roofing Have you got a project you’d like to use Polycarbonate Roofing on? Then here’s some useful information you need to know. Sunnyside’s profiled polycarbonate roofing is ideal for all sorts of practical uses, including awnings, pergolas, carports, greenhouses, shelters and almost anything you can think of. It’s available in: 4 colours 3 profiles Up … Read More
Newsletter: Check out Sunnyside customer projects
Awesome Customer Projects Last month, we invited Sunnyside customers to send in photos of their recent projects. As a reward, they were given a Sunnyside gift of their choice. Here are some of our favourite projects. Charles’ Country Pergola Allen’s awesome outdoor space Jason’s summer shady spot Discover the Plastic that looks like Glass! Have you discovered Custom Glaze yet? … Read More
Newsletter: Introducing Twinwall
Introducing Amazing Laserlite Twinwall Laserlite Twinwall is a fantastic alternative to glass. It’s light-weight and flexible, with high impact strength. This extremely attractive material features two exterior plastic sheets connected by a vertical plastic support every few millimetres, creating multiple internal cells. Super-Tough, with Unobstructed RunsThis gives Twinwall remarkable rigidity and strength, while remaining extremely lightweight. This means you can … Read More
Newsletter: How to clean your clear roofing
Welcome to the latest news from Sunnyside February 2019 How to Clean Your Clear RoofingAs we know, clear roofing is a great way to add sheltered, usable outdoor space to your home. However, because it is outdoors over time it will get dirty, with sediment building up in the valleys. Lichen, moss, mould and mildew may also grow on the … Read More
Newsletter: Don’t be a lobster
Welcome to the latest news from Sunnyside Don’t be a lobster this summer! The New Zealand summer sun can be a real killer. It blasts us with its powerful UV rays and turns many of us into bright red lobsters. But we don’t have to turn into sunburnt crispy crustaceans this summer. Instead, Install STARCOVER premium polycarbonate roofing from Sunnyside over that … Read More
Newsletter: The rise of construction’s youngest CEO
He’s the voice and face of the company… yet he’s only three-years-old. What the hey? ———————————————————— As you know, Sunnyside Clear Roofing is a family-owned business run by me, Kurt Breetvelt. I’m the third generation to sit behind the Sunnyside steering wheel. So that makes my son, Devon, generation number 4. He appears in radio commercials with me, has his … Read More