Rooftop additions and garden extensions in zinc

Building a garden extension or doing a rooftop addition are two of the most common solutions to increase the habitable space of a building.

Building a garden extension or doing a rooftop addition are two of the most common solutions to increase the habitable space of a building. The choice of the right materials is key to a project like this, as they will have an impact on different aspects of the job: economic, aesthetic, energy efficiency, maintenance requirements…

Noble and versatile, zinc has many aesthetic and technical advantages that will contribute to a successful outcome of your extension projects.

Here are the reasons why and the advantages of titanium-zinc from elZinc®:

STYLISH BUILDINGS

Versatile and elegant, elZinc® can be made to integrate harmoniously into the style of the existing façade or, on the contrary, can create a striking break from the existing architecture to give the building a new identity.

- Zinc does not have to be grey. Red, black or gold, elZinc® surface finishes are available in a wide range of colours, allowing you to multiply the aesthetic possibilities of zinc.

- elZinc® rainwater guttering and drainage systems, available in 4 shades, offers continuity to the aesthetic composition of your project and an impeccable finish.

- Thanks to its exceptional malleability, it can be adapted to the most organic and complex geometries when your project requires it.

- It combines perfectly with all types of materials (brick, glass, concrete, wood*, etc.) to create a modern, or on the contrary, more traditional appearance, without any loss of taste.

*see compatibilities

IT IS NOT ONLY GOOD LOOKS

- Its lightness is a great advantage when it comes to rooftop additions, as it will weigh very little on the existing structure (around 6kg/m2 in traditional systems in 0.7mm thickness).

- Durable and strong, it will protect your building for many decades.

- It does not normally require any specific maintenance. In addition, the natural patination process of zinc prevents the growth of moss.

- Zinc is valued for its natural and environmentally friendly properties. It is 100% recyclable but just as importantly is easily and efficiently recycled.

- Skylights can easily be integrated into a zinc roof over your garden extension.

- Zinc can be fitted to roofs pitched as low as 5º, which reduces the weight of the roof’s structure and allows for larger garden extensions to fit under upstairs windows.

Do not hesitate to contact us regarding your extension project with elZinc®. Our experts will guide you throughout the design process and will propose the most suitable solutions for your rooftop addition or garden extension.