In Blackheath we installed a VM Anthra-Zinc standing seam roof on a family home — a dark, pre-weathered zinc that gives a contemporary roof a quiet, slate-like finish.
Building in Blackheath
Blackheath is split between the boroughs of Lewisham and Greenwich, and both have conservation areas around the heath and village. The area has an unusual amount of good post-war modern housing alongside its Georgian and Victorian houses, and standing seam zinc suits both: crisp enough for a modern roof, and dark enough to sit among slate.
Houses facing the open heath catch more wind than the streets behind them, so we specify fixings and seam details for the exposure of each roof.
Questions about roofing in Blackheath
Which council handles planning in Blackheath?
Lewisham or Greenwich, depending on the address. Both have conservation areas covering much of Blackheath.
What does anthracite zinc look like?
VM Anthra-Zinc is pre-weathered to a dark charcoal grey, close to slate. It keeps that colour, with zinc's long life and low maintenance.