BRADCLAD
“ ProSeam Energi-Roof from Bradclad is a
standing seam metal system with a built in
solar panel.
The reinvention of the colour coated metal sheet into more state
of the art standing seam roof panels creates a less agricultural
appearance and one that complements fresh open plan spaces
with glazed facades and atriums. Individual factory made panels
can clad the roof or wall of a house in a morning with folded
flashings to ridge and gable that don’t require buckets of mortar to
bed them in….
Factory-made panel systems in coated steel or aluminum start at
around £25 per square metre supplied to site, with installed costs
at less than £50.
demand for renewables in new build being made by clients – and
planning authorities.
ProSeam Energi-Roof from Bradclad is a standing seam metal
system with a built in solar panel. Incorporating Flextron modules
from Newport-based BIPVCO, it produces electrical output similar
to the more familiar crystalline glass panels but without the glass
or the framework required to fix it. The Energi-Roof module is
proving an attractive option to both architects and housebuilders.
Modular build is of course not restricted to the residential sector
and modern metal roofing systems are equally applicable to other
sectors. Timber structures on schools and office buildings can be
clad quickly and cost effectively, providing a practical and modern
look which will stand the test of time.
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So modern materials can make a difference to construction
time on site and be cost-effective. They can also help satisfy the
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