Fully supported metal roofing is an ancient craft which began with the working of lead and soft copper. During the last century other, harder temper metals with higher physical and mechanical properties such as zinc, stainless steel, copper and aluminium have been used.
Metal roofs are self finished and their appearance is the result of natural exposure, improving with time. They provide long-term protection with low maintenance.
Architects have a choice of jointing techniques - conical, round, tapered rolls, and the popular crisp standing seam for strip roofing.
T.R. Freeman Ltd apply stringent quality control procedures at every stage of construction. In many cases the company's Quality Assurance System exceeds the requirements
of BS EN ISO 9001:2000
Reducing roof covering load is sometimes a necessity for old timber structures and metal roofs offer a substantial weight saving. For the same reason hard metals have often been chosen on large span structures for railways stations and covered markets.
Hand-made and hand-finished long strip metal roofing provides a durable finish with a traditional look allowing the architect a greater aesthetic choice.
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