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Progress, Volume XI, Issue 3, 1 November 1915, Page 461

Convincing Figures 321,700 'T'HE above figures represent the number of square feet of “ Poilite ” Roofs -*• sold by the Dunedin branch of John Chambers & Son Ltd. for the month of August, 1915. Perhaps it will convey a clearer idea of the extent of the area to be covered if stated as 74 acres. The weight of “Poilite” Tiles that will be required is 890 tons. If the crates of “ Poilite ” Tiles were placed one on top of another they would reach 4600 feet or nearly three-quarters of a mile in height. Placed side by side, as if fixed on a roof, the tiles would reach 1054 miles. Oregon Battens required for use with the “Poilite” Tiles measure 974 miles in length. It will require a railway train of 84 six-ton trucks to transport this material. o o Poilit The Reason: “Poilite” everlasting Roofs are lower in first cost than galvanized iron ones which have a comparatively short life. For N.Z. Prices and further particulars Apply TO : — JOHN CHAMBERS & SON LTD., HN CHAMBERS & SON LTD., Fort St. (Head Office) - - Auckland Jervois Quay .... Wellington Lowe St. .... Gisborne 200)2, St. Asaph St.-- Christchurch Stuart & Cumberland Sts. - Dunedin Sole Agents for New Zealand Mention of “ Progress when writing ensures prompt attention