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I have fixed capping and as you say it is pretty much as you say a case of fixing brackets to brickwork and then clipping on capping. The bigger issue comes with sourcing capping to be made and powder coated etc. Alternative may be to ply top of wall to a slight fall then cover in metal i.e...

You could bolt timbers onto both sides of the purlins as you suggest as then build up a framework using joist hangers at 610mm centres and using 25mm ply for superior strength between purlins.

If you speak to the colourcoat urban team on 01244 892199 and speak to Amanda-Hinks Edwards she can tell you exactly. What is required to give you a quote. They also offer 1day free courses for those attempting the DIY route which to be honest yours is probably as straight forward as they come

Tata colourcoat urban is in the region of £30sq for supply and fit.If you supply Tata with drawings they will work out total costings and recommend local installers.This roofing system is not self supporting and would need a ply substrate or similar.

Im not after your status hardmetalking, but if you only have one opinion from each trade it may tend to be slightly biased! :)

Its always good to have more than one opinion, thanks for the welcome! :D

Alternatively your friend could consider a metal roof and retain the 3.5m depth and only need to raise the roof by 200mm keeping well below the upstairs window