Archetech Issue 57 2021 | Page 95

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 £ 30 per square metre supplied to site , with installed costs at less than £ 60 . 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 thin film flexible modules , 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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