Zinc Cornice and Roof Replacement
Published 26 March 2026
Location
Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Belgium
Suggested bid value
~EUR 350,000
Source
bda
Description
This public procurement project in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, focuses on the replacement of deteriorated zinc elements on a building. Specifically, the work involves removing existing zinc cornices and zinc roofing from the 'brisis' – which is the lower slope of a mansard roof - and installing new material. The stated reason is to improve and maintain waterproofing. As a 'general' trade tender, the contractor will likely be responsible for sourcing the zinc, managing subcontractors if needed (e.g., for scaffolding or specialized welding), and ensuring the structural integrity of the roof during and after the replacement.
The lack of a published deadline or CPV codes makes assessing the urgency and specific technical standards required more difficult. The scale is hard to determine without knowing the size of the building's roof area, but the presence of cornices suggests a building of some architectural significance, and a mansard roof implies a multi-story structure. This means that access (scaffolding, safety) and heritage considerations (matching the existing style, working with conservation authorities) are possible complexities. The requirement for durable waterproofing means the specification may include stringent material standards and installation quality control.
Given the zinc replacement and general trade classification, expect to manage coordination of various aspects of the roofing project rather than solely performing a specific trade.
Original description
This project involves replacing deteriorated zinc cornices and the zinc roofing on the brisis (lower slope of a mansard roof). This replacement is necessary to ensure proper and lasting waterproofing.
Deutsch
Austausch von Zinkgesimsen und Dach
Dieses Projekt umfasst den Austausch von abgenutzten Zinkgesimsen und der Zinkdachdeckung am Brisis (untere Neigung eines Mansarddachs). Dieser Austausch ist notwendig, um eine ordnungsgemäße und dauerhafte Abdichtung zu gewährleisten.
Français
Remplacement des corniches et du toit en zinc
Ce projet consiste à remplacer les corniches en zinc détériorées et la couverture de toit en zinc du brisis (pente inférieure d'un toit mansardé). Ce remplacement est nécessaire pour assurer une étanchéité adéquate et durable.