Roofing Solutions for architects
Specification support and installation for zinc, copper, aluminium and standing seam. Metalico works with architects across the southern UK on details that keep product warranties intact.
Why involve the installer at RIBA 3–4? Hard-metal systems, particularly in zinc roofing specifications, often fail in predictable places: unventilated warm roofs dressed as cold, clip spacings copied from another mill, abutments drawn without a welt, underlays that trap moisture, and penetrations added after the sheet is ordered. These ar
Why involve the installer at RIBA 3–4? Hard-metal systems, particularly in zinc roofing specifications, often fail in predictable places: unventilated warm roofs dressed as cold, clip spacings copied from another mill, abutments drawn without a welt, underlays that trap moisture, and penetrations added after the sheet is ordered. These are specification problems, not ‘workmanship issues’ to argue about on site. If we can identify the detail while it can still change, we can keep the mill’s warranty path open and ensure that a pretty section does not turn into an unsightly flashing farm – crucial for any metal roofing installation referenced in the architects pack.
Details that can actually be built and warranted. For architects and specifiers
We assist architects in specifying zinc, copper, and standing-seam roofs and facades, then oversee their metal roofing installation. It's crucial to contact us before the substrate is drawn, rather than after experiencing the first leak. Our recommendations align with practical applications; we encourage feedback on sections and typical d
We assist architects in specifying zinc, copper, and standing-seam roofs and facades, then oversee their metal roofing installation. It's crucial to contact us before the substrate is drawn, rather than after experiencing the first leak. Our recommendations align with practical applications; we encourage feedback on sections and typical details before they are sent to tender. We provide advice on zinc roofing specifications, including metal, finish, and system options based on pitch, exposure, and budget — with brands such as VMZINC, elZinc, Nordic Copper, KME, PREFA, and GreenCoat PLX. We offer a realistic perspective on programme, access, and the order of trades, ensuring installation by a skilled crew that can accurately follow drawings and communicate any discrepancies. Additionally, we supply RAMS, insurance documents, and assign a single point of contact — Billy Leach.
why we like to be appointed from inception
Send us your drawings and non conformance photos
Send us your drawings and non conformance photos
Domestic work typically proceeds directly with the client following an introduction from an architect's pack. Contract work, on the other hand, involves being recognized as a specialist subcontractor. We prefer being included on the drawing rather than participating in a reverse auction that diminishes quality. Please send a GA, relevant sections, and details regarding the metal roofing installation you have in mind, including zinc roofing specifications. We will respond with our comments and, if the project aligns, suggest a route for surveying and pricing.
Send us your drawings and non conformance photos
Send us your drawings and non conformance photos
Send us your drawings and non conformance photos
Please email info@metalicoroofing.co.uk with the project name, borough, and the type of metal you are considering for your metal roofing installation. Alternatively, you can use the form and select Architect to access our architects pack, which includes zinc roofing specifications.
Billy Leach
07951 657342