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Zinc cladding for dormer roof extension or alternative materials
Anonymous user 01/03/2024 - 2.53 PM
Hi I am having a dormer roof extension and the architect has specified zinc cladding. From doing some research it seems like a specialist and expensive area. Does anyone have any experience in alternative materials? Open to all suggestions! Thank you Chris
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A&J Surveyors Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
How about GRP (fibreglass) - you can get any colour finish and you could add some simulated lead roll details to make it look a little different - will be less expensive with a 25 year guarantee (anticipated 50yr +). See my website regarding lead roll details in GRP.
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Drew @ Fibretechs - Gloucestershire
Answered11 February 2016
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Anonymous user
There are lots of cheaper materials that have the same outcome and finish.
Architects are loving Zinc Roofs/cladding at the moment, they last over a lifetime and are maintenance free, when installed correctly. And it also gives a new modern look.
Maybe you could check out some other Materials.
GreenCoat
Vm Zinc
Lindab
PREFA Aluminium
Answered1 March 2023
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