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Dormer Window Treatment

11 years ago

Hi,
Love your work!! What treatment do you propose to use for the top of the curved dormers? Zinc? Lead?.
Many Thanks,
Ciaran

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deeagnew
11 years ago
Hello Ciaran, The dormers will be done in lead roll, as will the flat section of the roofs. Regards Dee
ciarancourtney
Original Author
11 years ago
Thank you very much!! You have an unbelievable eye for detail. Love your houses both on this site and on your own website - stunning!!

I have 3 very similar dormer window at the front of my new-build (it's under construction) and am in 2 minds about what to do about the sides of the dormer, should I continue the lead (also considering zinc) down the sides OR paint the side the same colour as the house. I've seen examples of both that look very well. What's your preference in regards to this? It looks that in this house you are intending to paint the sides.

You opinion is much appreciated.
Regards& thanks,
Ciaran
deeagnew
11 years ago
Hi Ciaran, Thank you for your compliments, much appreciated.
Dormers need to be maintained and can be difficult to access. If done in lead this addresses this concern.
Also you may wish to consider using an aluminum window and have it painted grey on the outside.
By doing so the dormer fades into the roof and your eye is not pulled to it and no issue with maintenance.
If you review our site further you will also see examples of zinc dormers. Hope this is of some help to you.
Good luck with the build i hope you find it an enjoyable experience.
Regards Dee

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