Our Products
Lightweight Building Solutions
Stunning chimneys and architectural details that meet the rigors of modern building code and require an innovative approach. A passing of the Mantle and a new way of doing things.
We understand that you demand a combination of design excellence, building expertise and structural integrity. As innovators and artisans, we have spent years refining our craft. We embrace technology but also value the skill and charm of old world techniques. Red Mantle combines the old and new through innovation.
Composite Chimneys (Fibreglass)
Super lightweight chimneys moulded from fibreglass using innovative composite techniques.
Brick-Slip Chimneys
The first choice for heritage restorations our brick slip chimneys are made from cut brick or stone.
Chimney Lids
Totally seamless lid integration, vented and removable for your modern, vintage or heritage chimney.
Architectural Details
Incorporate stunning decorative details into your project with our lightweight parapets, columns, facades and carved details.
Chimneys
Composite Chimneys
Fibreglass Model
Our fully composite chimneys are crafted out of fibreglass using innovative composite techniques, rigorous engineering and an eye for design. Brick detail is moulded into the surface using advanced film industry techniques, for that authentic look and feel.
Embraced by insurance companies and architects alike, our super lightweight, composite chimney designs are perfect for renovations, rebuilds and new builds.
Benefits include:
- Super lightweight – at as little as 50kgs, our chimneys are less than 5% of the weight of a traditional brick and mortar chimney (that are 5 tonne or more).
- Quakesafe - insurance companies in NZ recognise Red Mantle as a superior solution for chimney replacement.
- Engineered - fully engineered and compliant with the NZ building code.
- Aesthetic - brick detail is moulded into the surface using advanced film industry techniques with extensive colour matching options.
Brick-Slip Chimneys
Crafted With Cut Brick Or Stone
Our brick-slip chimneys are designed with heritage and authenticity in mind. They are constructed using a one-piece fibreglass box that is surfaced with thinly cut brick or stone.
Elegant and authentic, our brick slip chimneys are indistinguishable from traditional brick and mortar chimneys and are therefore the first choice for heritage restorations.
Embraced by the Historic Places Trust and the Auckland and Christchurch City Council Heritage Teams as an appropriate solution for chimney replacement and resource consent requirements.
Benefits include:
- Lightweight – at as little as 150kgs, our chimneys are less than 10% of the weight of a traditional brick and mortar chimney (that are 5 tonne or more).
- Authentic - 100% authentic brick surface with the ability to use existing, vintage or new bricks. A great solution for heritage buildings by incorporating original bricks.
- Quakesafe - insurance companies in NZ recognise Red Mantle as a superior solution for chimney replacement.
- Engineered - fully engineered and compliant with the NZ building code.
Chimney Lids
Red Mantle's removable, vented chimney lids are an innovative part of our chimney system design and help preserve the character of your home.
A small, but important detail, the lid blends seamlessly into the chimney, yet is removable for access to the flues and chimney chase. An important consideration that is often overlooked.
For working chimneys, the lid also vents the chimney chase and if there are pots on the chimney, these are built into the lid as a one-piece unit. For non-working chimneys the pots and/or lid are fully sealed and waterproof.
Recent work has included integrated lids with pots for the stunning Brookfield homes with non-working chimneys as part of their unique look here in Christchurch.
Chimney Pots
Chimney pots are the finishing touch that complete the look of your home. Like the icing on a cake, these distinctive details add character, charm, and authenticity while helping preserve the architectural style of your property. Our pots are fully integrated with our lids as required.
Our extensive range includes lightweight composite replicas crafted from original Victorian chimney pots sourced from around New Zealand, alongside a selection of unique contemporary, vintage, and heritage-inspired designs.
Whether you're looking to replace a damaged chimney pot, faithfully recreate an original feature from your home, or explore options from our diverse collection, we can help you find the perfect solution to complement your property.
Architectural Details
Parapets, Columns, Facades and Carved Details
It’s all in the detail and this is an area in which we specialise.
Through innovation and design we can now authentically re-create safe, stunning and secure architectural details such as parapets, columns, facades and carved details.
Our innovative designs are crafted out of fibreglass or glass reinforced concrete using rigorous engineering and an eye for design. We use advanced film industry techniques to mould architectural detail into the surface.
This is a new craft and a new way of doing things so that you can incorporate stunning architectural details into your project.
