Residential construction is about more than just structures—it’s about creating the backdrop for life’s most meaningful moments. Each project, whether a modern extension or complete house build, reflects a passion for crafting a home where life unfolds beautifully. Metal transforms these spaces through thoughtful material selection, exceptional metal-craft and innovative installation systems.
In a world of mass production, the authentic character of traditional metals speaks volumes. From the weathered patina of centuries-old copper domes and zinc dormas to the crisp precision of contemporary coated steel and aluminium, metal elements connect our living spaces to both history and innovation. Our range of metals deliver an inspirational range of practical and aesthetic choices providing the perfect palette of materials for your creative ideas.
For projects demanding colour and texture consistency, aluminium provides exceptional stability. Available in a wide range of precoated colours and textures, aluminium has a smooth crisp finish. Its lightweight nature and resistance to corrosion make it ideal for intricate detailing that must maintain its appearance through decades of exposure, particularly in coastal environments. We offer a range of unique and innovative precoated aluminium options which honour the surface weathering of more traditional metals whilst provifing a more consistent colour and finish.
Initially displaying a bright silver finish, zinc gracefully develops a protective patina that shifts through blue-grey tones before settling into a matte slate coloration. This natural evolution creates exteriors that mature with dignity while requiring minimal maintenance. Zinc’s malleability makes it perfect for both flowing organic forms and precise geometric patterns. Despite the wonderful weathering characteristics of natural Zinc, our Zinc is more commonly supplied in preweathered light, dark or coloured finishes which provide a stable and attractive patina, straight from the outset.
Few materials tell a story like copper. Beginning with a warm, salmon glow, it transforms through rich browns to its signature verdigris blue green patina. In contemporary applications, this natural ageing process brings character to minimalist designs, while traditional installations honour centuries of architectural heritage. In additional to natural Copper, we offer a wide range of prepatinated alternatives for each stage of oxidation allowing you to choose the required tones of character at the point of installation.
Maintaining a beautiful stable colour beneath a specially engineered Zinc protective finish, coated steel brings durability, strength and a strong visual depth to residential projects. Our SSAB GreenCoat® colour-coated steels are renowned for their high-performance, UV resistant and environmentally friendly coatings. GreenCoat® is both durable and sustainable, incorporating Swedish rapeseed oil instead of fossil oils.
Embracing the beauty of intentional weathering, Cor-Ten steel develops a distinctive russet patina. This self-healing oxide layer creates a warm, organic aesthetic that complements both natural landscapes and urban environments. Corten elements create striking focal points that ground contemporary designs in organic warmth. Weathering to a rich ferrous glow, corten oozes with character with its deep orange and brown hues.
When it comes to roofing materials, Stainless Steel stands out as a top choice for unmatched durability, exceptional aesthetics, and long-term performance. Stainless Steel offers a range of benefits that make it a smart investment for the right residential roofing project. It is 100% recyclable and its reflective properties can reduce energy consumption, making it an great energy-efficient, sustainable roofing option.
The installation method used to apply metal roofing and cladding profoundly influences your final aesthetic look. Each system creates distinct shadow patterns throughout the day, transforming facades into dynamic surfaces that respond to changing light conditions. The selection of profile becomes a fundamental design decision, determining how a building reads from different distances and perspectives.
Standing seam systems create clean, linear rhythms that draw the eye along facades and roof-lines, emphasising a building’s form while providing superior weather protection.
Reveal panels introduce depth and shadow play, creating visual interest through recession and projection rather than surface decoration. They provide a contemporary feel.
Shingle applications offer a more traditional aesthetic with contemporary performance, allowing architects to reference historical precedents while incorporating modern building science.
Once you have decided to take things further, you can explore introducing our metal materials and systems into your home build, rennovation or extension. Contact our sales team and tell us about your project and ideas. We will work with your architect or builder supplying brochures, samples and guidance. Our technical team will help you decide on the ideal product factoring in any important buliding considerations.
Our purpose built showroom in Bolton is the only showroom dedicated to hard metal roofing and cladding in the UK. It is the perfect place to see and compare an extensive range of roofing and cladding metals and finishes for your next design or installation project. We also have a range of coordinated rainwater goods on display so you can choose the perfect match for your selection.
We work with a UK wide network of installers, who will provide competitive quotes for your project. Once we know your location and project plans, we will arrange competent and capable contractors contact you.
Already have an installer? Coordinating supply with installers is normal part of our business. We will provide all the necessary tools, materials and supporting services to help your installer complete your project.
If you are building your own home and looking to utilise hard metal roofing or cladding, we can supply training courses, materials and tools so you can complete your project to the necessary standard.
