Global Roofing Solutions AutoSpec

ABOUT

Global Roofing Solutions consists of two leading South African roofing brands, Brownbuilt Metal Sections (established in 1964) and GRS HH Robertson (established in 1958), making it one of the largest metal roofing and roofing accessory manufacturers in South Africa.

Both Brownbuilt and HH Robertson are household names for the manufacture of commercial and industrial steel roof covering and wall cladding profiles (concealed fix and pierced fix), composite steel floor decking profiles and lightweight coated metal roof tiles (ARMA-TILE™ and UNI-TILE™).

With exports to over 20 countries worldwide, GRS has established itself as a global supplier of roofing products. Through its broad and established South African manufacturing base, the company is committed to expanding its supply to the SA construction sector and throughout Africa.

Capabilities and Facilities

  • Roll forming and pressing capacity in excess of 4000 tons per month.
  • Continuous research and development.
  • Numerous static roll forming mills, producing several million square metres of sheeting and tiles per annum.
  • 15 mobile roll forming mills for on-site roll forming of long length sheets.
  • Extensive design and architectural experience to assist quantity surveyors, contractors and architects with projects.

Certificates & Memberships

  • ISO 9001:2008 - certification for quality management.
  • Agreement South Africa - certification of selected Brownbuilt and HH products.
  • SAMCRA - South Africa Metal Cladding and Roofing Association.
  • SAISC - Southern Africa Institute of Steel Construction.
  • AFSA - Aluminium Federation of South Africa.
  • SASSDA - Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association.

World Class Products

The roofing products supplied by GRS, are available in various materials: Galvanised steel, Zincalume® , ZincAL® stainless steel, aluminium, copper, polycarbonate, GRP (fibreglass) and other composite materials, with a variety of coloured and textured finishes, such as: Embossing, Chromadek®, Clean COLORBOND™, COLORPLUS® corrosion resistant Global-Duro™ and 100% Acrylic and Grit Coatings.

Ventilators, Louvres, Flashings and Industrial Rainwater Goods

Helm Engineering, a Global Roofing Solutions subsidiary, manufactures Ventilators, Louvres, Flashings and Industrial Rainwater Goods.

Ventilators

Natural Ventilation:

  • Ridge Vents (H-RV)
  • Slope Vents (H-SV)
  • Super Ventilation (H-HVD/H-UF)- designed for the removal of large heat loads from plants such as glassworks, boiler houses, steel and aluminium smelters.

    • Smoke Ventilation:

    • Automatic Release Ventilation (H-ARV/H-RLV/H-AWL) - designed to automatically provide maximum exhaust area under fire conditions, while providing a fully weathered unit in its normally closed position.
    • Multi-Purpose Ventilator (H-MK111)-Smoke & Natural Ventilation.