DC5 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Hi folks, I’ve been back tracking through various other peoples trials with metal roofing and pricing etc. The roof size is 125msq which is made up of a traditional pitched roof extension 9m long with a near flat roof (5 deg) lean to, along one side. The job was drawn to include Tata Catnic which I’ve not got a for price yet! Supply only Comax Klik 0.7mm inc delivery is £9k inc vat with a further £1.2k for gutters. I’ve had a quote from a specialist contractor who using Greencoat Plx is £20k inc for supply and fit plus a further £5k inc for lindab box gutters. This seems very steep to me it works out (ex gutters and ex vat) £133 per sqm. I have seen a few people self installing and a group buy situation. I’m not against self install but would rather get someone to fit. So just looking for a bit of input as to where I should be expecting price wise, aluminium v steel (both coated grey) also does anyone know any roofers in Scotland (Stirlingshire / Perth / Central belt) who install! Any input appreciated, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeHM Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 @DC5Just came across your question, sorry I may not be much help as I am trying to make a decision. I was thinking Zinc, then Steel, now Aluminium. Primarily cost based and some advice from suppliers. Which way did you go in the end? For info, we are a simple mono-pitched flatish roof 6 degrees, I was looking to have it installed. I am not sure I would trust the seams of a click system at such a low pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Have you had any samples @DC5 @GraemeHM of the coma stuff, I didn’t like it, it felt flimsy and dented very easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeHM Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 @Russell griffiths No not Comax product. I should have said. I have been recommended an aluminium product by PREFA an Austrian company ... Roof system Prefalz® | PREFA comes out at 0.7mm thickness. I have been looking at VM ZincPlus again 07-0.8mm thickness. They all seem incredibly thin, that said the small samples from VM zinc I have do seem quite stiff. I have been vexing about this (as you probably have seen) for quite a little while. I have researched and talked to a few people. The self installed products are tempting, but I've been told that the click systems aren't as good as a properly crimped seam from a pro installer. Especially important at 6 degree pitch, plus we've got a couple of rooflights to get around and I'm just not sure I would do a good enough job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc100 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 You quotes seem very expensive for steel . My house was 27k for 220m zinc fitted. Steel should be a fraction of these and mine included hidden gutters which added a lot of cost/work as part of the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trw144 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 1 hour ago, gc100 said: You quotes seem very expensive for steel . My house was 27k for 220m zinc fitted. Steel should be a fraction of these and mine included hidden gutters which added a lot of cost/work as part of the cost. who was this with? There seem to be quite a few of us in the forum at present trying to find the most economical zinc/metal roof installer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makeitstop Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 I requested quotes from numerous installers for zinc on a possible extension job. Now, while the job itself is small, I was simply astonished at the prices quoted for zinc. Having said that, the most expensive quote I received was actually from one installer that seemed to totally overlook my request for either a vm or rheinzinc product, and quoted a price for plx. I was neither impressed by the price offered or the lack of attention to my "actual" enquiry. I've become jaded on even considering metal now and am likely to bin the idea of it. This is a shame, as from speaking to people within the industry (especially suppliers) the material costs are reasonable. It's only when you begin to speak to installers that the clarity and transparency of costing appears to vanish. It all gets a bit frustrating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc100 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 20 hours ago, Trw144 said: who was this with? There seem to be quite a few of us in the forum at present trying to find the most economical zinc/metal roof installer. https://www.eflltd.co.uk/ We haggled a good price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin J Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Hi @GraemeHM detailing around rooflights with standing Seam isn't for the faint hearted. I know a number of 'professionals' who would struggle with Aluminium in particular. Prefalz is a great material. Good Technical back up in the UK. I'm fairly sure we can connect you with a suitable installer if you think the detailing too risky, or provide detail on the training possibilities. As you can imagine PREFA training is geared at contractor Installers who they are investing time with, it's less commercially attractive to get down at the sharp end with Mr & Mrs Jones's one of roof. If you need help send me a direct message, location and plans along with a contact number and I'll take a peek to see if we can give some specific guidance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trw144 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 (edited) Has anyone stumbled across a product/finish like this in their research into metal roofs? We have such a large roof/wall to clad (16m long, two stories, plus gables) I am concerned the amount of seams is going to make it aesthetically "busy" on the wall facade. I very much like the finish this company does (a company called Lofthome who build steel frame homes in Holland) and translating their website does suggest it's pbx greencoat from SSAB. Without seeing the construction detail, my concern will obviously be water ingress between the panels... https://lofthome.nl Edited March 28, 2021 by Trw144 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Thread resurrection. Having made the decision on standing seam I’ve started getting quotes. The first one back is from Catnic supply only. 310sqm @ £15,000 (garage @ 95 sqm and house @ 215 sqm) It includes fascias and ancillaries. This ex VAT. Delivery is £1100. I’ve yet to haggle so possibly a wee bit less. Was expecting it to be more so under my roofing budget. They’ve supplied a big roof near me in Arbroath so will do a driveby and knock on the door 😂 as I think I know the house. I had ruled out zinc as my expectation is significantly dearer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC5 Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 Hi Kevin, we went fitted in the end with green coat plx and Lindab gutters etc. It turned out to be worth every penny and was all formed on site, seeing them do soldering to the velux and flu details was very interesting and highly skilled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Hi I contacted Greencoat and they went out to their contractors nearest me (who were still 2 hours away) and only one provided a quote and it was a lot more expensive than anything else. Any pics? I love a standing seam roof 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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