Palmers Roofing uses only premium Australian-made roofing materials sourced from local Illawarra suppliers. Colorbond steel from BlueScope (made in Port Kembla), Monier and Boral tiles, and local timber merchants for battens and fascia — supporting the local economy while ensuring faster delivery and genuine manufacturer warranties.
Palmers Roofing exclusively uses premium Australian brands. For metal roofing, we install BlueScope Colorbond and Zincalume steel — manufactured right here at Port Kembla. For tile roofing, we use Monier concrete tiles and Boral terracotta tiles, both made in Australia. Our timber comes from local Illawarra merchants supplying Australian-grown, kiln-dried hardwood and treated pine. All fixings are genuine branded products from manufacturers like Buildex, and our sealants come from Sika and Bostik. We never use unbranded or imported substitutes.
Yes. Colorbond steel is manufactured by BlueScope at their steelworks in Port Kembla, which is located just 15 minutes from our base in Albion Park. BlueScope has been producing steel at Port Kembla since 1928. The raw steel is smelted, rolled, coated with Zincalume alloy, and painted with Colorbond's signature baked-on paint system all at the one facility. When we order Colorbond for your roof, it literally travels a few kilometres from factory to job site — you cannot get more locally sourced than that.
No. Palmers Roofing has a strict policy of using only Australian-made roofing materials on every project. Imported steel sheeting and tiles often lack the specific corrosion-resistant coatings needed for Australian coastal conditions, carry limited or unenforceable warranties, and may not comply with Australian Standards AS 1397 and AS 2049. We have seen too many roofs fail prematurely because inferior imported materials were used to cut costs. Every product we install is manufactured in Australia by a reputable brand with a local warranty you can actually enforce.
Local sourcing saves money in several ways. First, shorter transport distances mean lower freight costs — Colorbond from Port Kembla costs significantly less to deliver than imported steel shipped from overseas. Second, our long-standing relationships with local suppliers give us access to trade pricing that we pass directly to our customers. Third, same-day material availability means no costly project delays waiting for deliveries. Finally, genuine Australian-made products with enforceable local warranties protect you from the expensive hidden cost of premature material failure that plagues cheaper imports.
All materials we install carry genuine manufacturer warranties backed by Australian companies. BlueScope Colorbond steel carries up to a 36-year warranty (depending on the product and distance from the coast). Monier concrete roof tiles come with a 50-year structural warranty. Boral terracotta tiles carry a lifetime structural guarantee. These are real, enforceable warranties held by Australian manufacturers with local offices — not paper warranties from overseas factories. We also provide our own Palmers Roofing workmanship warranty on all installation work.
Absolutely. We encourage homeowners to be involved in material selection. We will present you with all suitable Australian-made options for your specific roof type, budget, and aesthetic preferences. If you have a particular Colorbond colour in mind, a preference for terracotta over concrete tiles, or specific requirements for heritage-style profiles, we source exactly what you want. Our only requirement is that the product is Australian-made, meets relevant Australian Standards, and is fit for purpose in Illawarra conditions. We provide samples and colour swatches to help you decide.