Turnall

The history of Turnall Holdings Ltd in Zimbabwe stretches back almost 80 years to 1943 when Porters Cement engineer and entrepreneur working in what was then Southern Rhodesia. Because of the Second World War the importation of basic building materials was severely restricted so Porter began a local for water and sewerage reticulation and other related products. Initially there were manufacturing plants in Salisbury – now Harare – as well as Bulawayo and Mutare, although these were later closed in a rationalisation drive. .Manufacturing now only takes place in Harare although there are Turnall distributors and agents across the country.

In the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s there was a major boom in both the construction industry (mostly for residential housing schemes to accommodate the rapidly growing urban population) as well as in civic infrastructure development. Turnall now produces a huge range of world-class products including piping and plumbing products, pavers, roof sheets and roof tiles and decorative items for the home owner. They are the leading suppliers for local customers and also export their products to other countries in the region like Zambia and Botswana.

European Foundation for Quality Management System in 2010. The company has also received a number of other awards including Management System (ISO 9001:2000 QMS and ISO 14001:1996) System, OHSAS 18001:1999, again by SABS. In 2011 Turnall won the Best Overall Quoted Company on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange. Of late it scooped the Overall winner 2018 on Energy Management CZI Award supported by ZETDC.

In 2013 Turnall began manufacturing cement roof tiles to augment tiles are aimed at more upmarket and prestigious projects. Roof tiles are more elegant and aesthetically pleasing than roof sheets and

around 5,000 years ago and also in the Mediterranean around the same time rapidly spreading to Spain and then the rest of Europe Germany in the early 1800’s when a German farmer made some flat thin slabs from the new Portland cement concrete and used them as roof tiles for his barn. Before long, he had built up a small sideline making tiles for his neighbours. Many of the early roofs from the 19th Century are still in existence which gives proof to the durability (and aesthetic appeal) of concrete tiles. Despite their origin in Germany concrete roof tiles have become synonymous with the roof structures of villas in Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal.

In response to customer demand in 2013 Turnall started manufacturing their exclusive and upmarket range of Ravenna roof tiles inspired by classical and medieval Italian architecture. Their tiles measure around 330mm x 420mm and weigh approximately 4.6 kgs each. They are available in a range of colours including black, red (or terracotta), brown and amber. Because the concrete tiles are tinted during the manufacturing process they are fade resistant and maintain their original colour for many years. The tiles can also be easily painted to any colour of a customer’s choice, making them the concrete ridge tiles for the apex or joining parts of the roof. In addition Turnall can work from your architect’s or engineer’s drawings to provide you with an accurate Bill of Quantities so you can get the correct amount of tiles for your project. As an additional customer service they can also outsource deliveries to just about anywhere in Zimbabwe.

Concrete roof tiles are extremely durable and also provide excellent protection properties for both heat and sound insulation. Because of their heavy thermal mass they help minimise the need for heating and cooling within the home and can withstand extreme temperature and weather variations. Concrete roof tiles can withstand wind speeds of up to 125 miles per hour which would destroy other roof structures. retardant. The roof tiles are virtually maintenance free and cracked or damaged tiles can be easily replaced without having to re-do the whole roof – single tiles can be replaced with ease.

Turnall has the capacity to manufacture 35,000 tiles per day and generally have a huge amount of tiles in stock so you can depend on a system of ‘pay and collect’ instantly with no waiting period for for a huge housing development. ADDRESS: 5 Glasgow Rd, Southerton, Harare, Zimbabwe Phone: +263242745625-9 VoIP: +2638677004874 Email: customercare@turnall.co.zw

ADDRESS: Steelworks Road, Bulawayo Phone: +263292882230 VoIP : +2638677004875 Email: customercare@turnall.co.zw

Support Email customercare@turnall.co.zw