Why Choose a roof in copper,zinc,or Aluminium

Roofs built with non ferrous metals such as copper,zinc or aluminium are starting to become very popular in Ireland over the last decade,because they have been proven to be highly durable and last up to 100 years with little or no maintenance.

This type of roofing is very popular in the Nordic and colder regions of Europe where it has been established to be excellent for holding out against the most extreme weather conditions.

The city of Paris has a zinc roof coverage of almost 80%.

Key Advantages

• Lasts up to 4 times longer than a standard roof in bitumen felt,tiles,slates or PVC membrane.
• A traditional handcrafted roof enhances the appearance of your property.
• Copper zinc or aluminium is 100% recyclable and Eco friendly.

Many homeowners are now choosing to have there existing flat roof extensions converted to aluminium or zinc roofs.The roof conversion will normally not require planning permission and can take 2-3days to install with very little inconvenience to the homeowner.It is also possible to take the advantage at this time of having the new roof brought up to full BER rated insulation standards.

A new metal roof conversion would not be the cheapest option but when you factor in the longevity of the roof and the peace of mind that goes with never having to worry about leaks or damaged roofing again,it is good value for money in the long run.

You will need the roofing contractor to do a thorough roof inspection and the contractor should be a fully qualified ''Roofing Plumber or Coppersmith'' with full insurances,and should be able to give you a guarantee of a at least 10 years.

Introduction

Name is Alan Boyle from Boyle Copper & Zinc Craft and we specialise in the supply and installation of traditionally handcrafted roofs in Copper,Zinc,Lead or Aluminium.
We are fully quallified coppersmiths based in the Dublin area,we offer a nationwide service.
I have written this blog to explain what we do and answer any of your questions.