About Us
KLAD is a division on RUMCLO Developments Ltd.
Being of Dutch descent, Graham van der Pas has spent much time in Scandinavia. The European region has long been admired for its clean, minimalist, yet functional designs.
But van der Pas, vice-president of RUMCLO Developments Ltd., a construction company based in Brooklyn, Nova Scotia, was struck by how these design principles translated on the outside of the home, particularly with roofing. The roofs were solid yet sleek, with crisp, clean lines and not a screw in sight.
“I always looked at these roofs and thought they were cool,” says van der Pas. “It makes sense. They deal with many of the same climate issues as we do here in Atlantic Canada, which means they will need to stand the test of time.”
That’s how KLAD Building Armour was born. KLAD Building Armour, a division of RUMCLO Developments Ltd, manufactures and installs Standing Seam Metal roofing and wall panels from its Brooklyn, Nova Scotia facility.
Using their state-of-the-art Englert MetalMan Multi-Panel Roofing Machine, KLAD Building Armour manufactures panels of various sizes, profiles, and colours custom to the customer’s needs. The roofs are manufactured to last approximately 50-80 years minimum.
“You’ll be pushing up the daisies before you have to replace your roof.” van der Pas
The distinct difference between the brand and other metal roofing on the market is that it doesn’t require exposed screws to hold it down. As RUMCLO Developments Ltd president Chad Clothier puts it, why would you buy a roof with holes?
“Most metal roofs out there are screwed down from the outside. You put your panel on, you screw a million holes into them, and those screws have a rubber washer that prevents water from entering,” says Clothier. “If those fasteners fail, that means leaks in your roof. Although the panels might be fine, you’ve already perforated them with 1000s of screws. Ours is a completely different system.”
Instead, KLAD Building Armour uses a clip system along the edge of the panels. “Then another panel comes and folds over that,” says Clothier. “Then it’s mechanically fused at each seam. So there are no screws that are exposed to the elements at all.”
RUMCLO Developments is also incorporating KLAD roofing in its current project underway, including the Point on the Mercy, a new residential subdivision project in Queen’s County, Nova Scotia.
“It’s a product that’s uncommon here in Nova Scotia,” says van der Pas. “It is common in other parts of Canada and the United States. But in Atlantic Canada, it’s just starting to catch on.”
It’s not an easy time for a lot of homeowners financially. With rising interest rates, overall inflation, and increases in the cost of living, people everywhere are looking to cut costs wherever possible.
Clothier and van der Pas don’t hide that KLAD is slightly more expensive than other metal roofs on the market. But they say while there are some things you can “do it yourself” and cut costs with home renovations, your roof shouldn’t be one of them.
“Roofing is the number one thing that protects your largest investment life. A house is the largest investment most people will ever make,” says van der Pas. “It’s a no-brainer to protect that investment. If you want the best system, this is it, hands down.”
KLAD is the South Shore’s only Standing Seam Metal Roofing MANUFACTURER
Durable and Stylish metal roofing
Proudly manufactured in Nova Scotia
Why buy a roof with holes in it?
Conventional roofing and regular metal panels have a typical lifespan of 25 years. With Standing Seam Metal Panels the lifespan of your roof and/or walls is increased to anywhere between 50-80 years. Weather and temperature changes cause roofing and siding materials to contract and expand. Over time this causes wear degradation. Exposed fasteners and glue, work against the natural expansion and contraction by preventing movement. The fasteners are also exposed to all of mother nature’s elements and will be the first part of your roof to fail.
What we do
We manufacture and install Standing Seam Metal roofing and wall panels from our facility in Brooklyn, Nova Scotia.
Using our state of the art Englert MetalMan Multi-Panel Roofing Machine we can make panels of various sizes, profiles, and colours custom to your needs.
Our representatives will come to your home or building site to take measurements by hand or using our drone scanning technology. Or if you prefer, you can send us your construction drawings in either .DWG or PDF format.
Along with your price quote, you will receive a 3D mock up of your home so that you can see what the end result will be.
Installation comes next. Let our skilled team install your panels for you or alternatively KLAD will deliver the metal package to your site and you can use your preferred roofing contractor.
*We have hand seamers available for rent if necessary.
Drone Scanning
KLAD uses a specialized drone scanning technique which enables us to measure your roof with a very high level of accuracy. Data is collected and imported into our software to output a detailed analysis report. Using this data we will generate a price quote and a 3D model of your home to show you what your new roof KLAD will look like.
*Drone scanning is weather dependent and not possible in all locations.
