Barn Style New Build Norfolk

[Paul16461]

Hi,

just got full planning for a barn style corrugated steel clad house in Norfolk in 3 acres of farmland. 
We are searching for people who have experience with Cladco or similar roofing and a reliable roofing company with experience in using this type of roofing. 
 

thanks

 

Paul & Maria

[Tony C]

Hi, how exciting!

Will you be having roof and wall clad with corrugated material?

 

[Gus Potter]

Hello Paul and Maria.

 

Well done getting planning.. you are on you way!

 

There are a good few suppliers of "wriggly tin". For example you have Steadmans, Trim Form and so on. A lot of these known brands are owned by groups such as SIG / Kingspan and so on. There is a wide choice of profiles etc available so you'll have plenty fun!

 

If you have the time then your starting point is to maybe do a bit of technical research and this will help you select the right contractor and material. Often you may find that your cladding contractor comes from the industrial sector rather than being first and foremost a "local" general builder.

 

Steadmans have for example a good suite of technical literature. You can learn what their products can and can't do, how you fix them. One important thing is to also learn about flashings as these are important, not least to keep the water out but what is visually acceptable. Once you get a feel for this material it will help you when you come to design / discuss your insulation.

 

If you are in Norfolk then look at how close you are to the sea as this can impact on the life expectancy of the cladding and associated fixings. Steadmans for example work on a 2 km basis and call this a "coastal" location.

 

For all. If you live say on parts of the west coast.. Cornwall /  Pembroke in Wales or further north and this is say your forever home then the strong winds come from  ~240 deg from North. Often you get salt laden winds blowing much further inland than 2 km?

 

There are plenty folk here on BH that will be able to offer information to help you make informed decisions.

 

All the best.

 

 

[saveasteading]

5 hours ago, Tony C said:

corrugated material?

As  Gus says, research the specifications.

 

There are several finishes available, with different qualities.

Plastisol is the ubiquitous one, which is good in pollution but the 'cut end' issue has to be considered.

Plastisol in extra thickness near the sea.

Polyester is cheaper

SuperPolyester  keeps its colour well

pvdf good colour retention

 

The metal can also be of different thicknesses and hardness. Some economy sheets are very soft.

Aluminium much more expensive than steel.

 

Agricultural quality is not designed for long life.

 

Careless cutting can damage the bond between metal and coating and allow rust.

 

And I could go on. secret fix or screws. insulated or double skin or singe skin. Aluzinc finish. 

 

Do the homework and check the spec and the quality control of the contractor.

 

Get it right and it looks good. How long does it last? Indefinitely if maintained. But maintenance and repainting can be in 10  years or 30 years depending on the above.

[Gus Potter]

Paul & Maria,

 

There you go. @saveasteading has chipped in with some expert advice!