Testimonials
“While it took us a while to get our heads around how to work with the Kirkyl steel frames (having been a traditional timber and nail carpentry business), they are now our go-to product as we continue to work with homeowners and architects to produce exceptional replacement chimneys.”
Paul Cochrane - Scott Findlay Builders
“When I was asked, by my client, to install Kirkyl chimney frames, I was apprehensive, having never worked with them before. After installing the first one I decided it was the preferred method. I have since installed more than 20 Kirkyl chimneys and I have another 100 to install on the current project. I will not use anything else”.
Bruce Downing – Downing Construction
“We found the Kirkyl team to be very knowledgeable about their engineering projects and systems, as well as reliable with time frames. Many of the projects, designed by Kirkyl were very complex and we found Kirkyl took care to ensure that their designs not only suited the requirement of the completed project, but were also easily buildable and cost effective. I would have no hesitation in recommending Kirkyl’s engineering services to anyone looking to engage them.
Mitchell Cole – Coll Architecture
“Pretty simple to construct and brace with excellent communication.”
Dave Hellens
“We used the services of Kirkyl for residential chimney solutions in some of our larger, architectural builds in the Queenstown area. Now that our business has expanded into Canterbury we shall continue to use the services of Kirkyl
Nigel is a wealth of knowledge and a forward thinking engineer. He was prompt with providing a quote and support documentation when required. We found his attention to detail exceptional and his solutions-based focus was refreshing.
The Kirkyl product is of the highest quality, light, and very easy and quick to assemble and install.
For the above reasons I have no hesitation in recommending Kirkyl’s engineering services to anyone looking to engage them.”
Dave Fahey – Classic Builders
“We are more than happy with Kirkyl, it has made things very easy for us”.
“We have been using Kirkyl designs in all chimneys for our new builds. They have simplified our process and are a quality product, easy for our builders to install, saving us time and money”.
Nigel Watson – Landmark homes.
The Kirkyl product is of the highest quality, light, easy and quick to assemble and install.
Dave Fahey – Classic Builders
“Just wanted to say thanks again. And it’s all installed, everything went perfectly thanks. Will be recommending this product to others.”
Dylan Oswald – Oswald Construction
We at ARCLINE, and our builders, love the Kirkyl system . It has huge cost and weight savings compared to Timber or LVL framing.
Alan Simpkin – Arcline Architects
All the villas in both our villages, Te Awa in Cambridge and The Grange is Mosgiel, have externally expressed chimneys with a variety of claddings and forms. I suggested the Kirkyl system to the Project Managers and Main Contractors and they quickly embraced it as did our on site contractors. As soon as they started using the chimneys on site they were sold and would not go back to using traditional engineered timber frames solutions. We have used the system on all villas since that time, about 20 chimneys and continue to use Kirkyl. When both villages are complete, we will have over 300 Kirkyl chimneys.
Keith Small – Pratley Group.
Hi Nigel, Tiff and I just wanted to say a big thank you for your part in our build. You were able to solve our challenges we had with our chimney in a cost effective and what looked like simple fashion. Not only were you great problem solvers but you were great at communicating and an amazing efficient service. Your product is so innovative and visually attractive it’s going to be ideal to withstand the high winds our house will endure. We highly recommend your product and would use your product again in the future.
Thanks again
Daniel Polwart – Builder and Home Owner
Thanks very much for all the work you have put into getting these Kirkyl frames designed, manufactured, and distributed to us on time as well as keeping us updated as required.
We have had no problems with any of the 16-18 we have installed over the past 3-4 years. They are super easy to put together, lightweight, strong, and best of all require less labour involvement moving forward as opposed to a traditional timber framed chimney meaning each job can advance a lot quicker.
Ther boys are looking forward to taking their next delivery over the next couple of weeks for our latest project