Longwood is among New Zealand’s largest, architecturally accomplished and historically most significant country
estates.

Designed by John Swan (1874-1936), Longwood Homestead was built in 1906 for a prominent Wairarapa run holding
family, as a country house, in the English tradition.

At over 110 years old, the prudent owners wishing to retain the original character, made the decision to replace the original French Marseille terracotta tiles, with new Monier Marseille (Earth) terracotta tiles.

Original battens were replaced with new H.3.2, and fire retardant, absorbent, and breathable synthetic self-supporting roof underlay was installed.

The re-roofing of Longwood Estate took our team approx. 4 weeks, with 14,500 new Monier Marseille tiles installed.