Zinc Roofing Installation Company London

When looking at the cost of materials, it is important to consider the fact that more expensive materials are generally much better quality. Zinc roofing is still an affordable alternative compared to other materials such as copper or aluminium. For more information about cost, contact us.

Zinc has been installed on roofs since about the 19th century because it is durable, malleable and looks great. Furthermore, it is cost effective and has a long lifespan in comparison to other roofing materials used today.

A zinc roof has a long life span, with the proper maintenance it can last over 50 years.

Zinc roofs can be applied in a marine atmosphere. In fact many building with zinc roofing are along our coast line. Zinc roofing is a popular option for cities and towns that run up and down the coast.

A metal roof is no more noisy than an asphalt roof. The idea that a metal roof is more noisy when there is a rain or hail storm, is a myth.

Metal roofs are actually fire resistant, however only to a certain degree. Metal roofs are one of the most sought after options on the market due to their fire resistance.

Unfortunately with time the colour will fade due to substances such as water, pollution, chemical and other atmospheric reactions. The pigment will begin to break down, thus changing the colour.

This depends on a number of factors. If your existing roof is broken, rotten or requires extensive repairs then our roofing contractors will have to remove your old roof before installing a new metal roof. The same would apply if your asphalt roof shingles are uneven. They would need to be removed before installing a new metal roof.
However, if your roof has old asphalt shingles and they are not damaged, our roofers should be able to place a metal roof over top of your existing shingles.

A metal roof is no more likely to be struck by lightning than any other type of material. When lightning strikes it has nothing to do with whether the material can conduct electricity or not.

No, this is another myth. A metal roof does not get any hotter than your asphalt shingles or other standard roofing materials. Metal roofs just like any other materials will heat up when exposed to direct sunlight.

Again, another myth. Metal roofs will not make your house hotter, than lets say another type of roofing material. In fact metal roofs have low thermal mass, which means that they reflect light and heat rather than absorbing it. So the truth is a metal roof will actual keep your house cooler in the summer time.
If your house is too hot, you should be looking at your insulation system, not your roof.

The patina that is formed on a zinc roof will protect it from rust and corrosion, therefore, making it one of the most reliable and long-lasting metal roof solutions. However, some zinc roofs can be affected by something called ‘white rust’