Design Buy Build Issue 16 2015 | Page 111

111_DBB_SEPT_2015:Layout 1 1/9/15 10:03 Page 111 Roofing & Cladding Striking Roof For Superstore Bracknell Roofing’s industry skills and expertise sees challenging superstore roof project completed in just 14 weeks Roofing Specialist Bracknell Roofing has played a lead role in the construction of a new multimillion pound supermarket which saw the roofing specialist complete the entire roof works in just 14 weeks. Bracknell’s expertise and industry leading skills were deployed during the build of a new ASDA superstore in Ware, Hertfordshire, where a striking roof area spanning 3,200m2 was created. Appointed by MACE to carry out the works, Bracknell Roofing’s team of experts from its Special Projects Division worked closely with the contractor to achieve the quality aesthetics that the project demanded. As well as installing the entire roof covering, Bracknell’s expert team also installed the trussed rafter structure, along with the UPVC fascia and soffit and aluminium PPC rainwater gutters. To find out more about Bracknell Roofing’s specialist skills visit www.bracknellroofing.com/contactus SSQ’s Riverstone Slate Re-used In Rebuild By re-using 12-year-old SSQ Riverstone slates from the original build, a bungalow in Falmouth, Cornwall has undergone a complete rebuild whilst preserving the original look of the roof. The new owners of the property decided they wanted to replace the loft space with an additional floor, accommodating three bedrooms. Upon discovering how old the walls of the building were however they decided to rebuild the structure from the ground up, preserving 12-year-old Riverstone slates from the existing roof in order to complete the new build. Offering a 100 year guarantee on its Riverstone slate, SSQ is confident that its slate will really stand the test of time, preserving the natural appearance associated with slate. With only a handful of sources known worldwide, SSQ’s Riverstone slate is one of very few top quality phylitte slates available. Its unique satin-like lustre makes it a frequent choice for prestigious projects all over the world. To find out more about SSQ visit www.ssqgroup.com 111 Old Meets New As Middlesbrough Fire Station Gets a Makeover The transformation of Middlesbrough Fire Station, which brings together a brand new facade featuring the latest innovations in rainscreen and the refurbishment of some of the original buildings on the site, is now complete. Specialist installer, Watershed Roofing, opted for the Prime VII rainscreen solution from CA Building Products. The building envelope specialists’ system is part of the broader Prime portfolio and has been developed for use in non-standard situations where the presence of joints and turns make the introduction of traditional cladding more of a challenge. Jonathan Hudson, Draughtsman at Watershed Roofing, commented: “CA Building Products, enabled the system to be installed seamlessly. It also means that, as and when required, it will be extremely easy to take down, repair and replace any panels.” ,For further information about CA Group visit: www.cagroup.ltd.uk