Roofing & Cladding
Canadian Vinyl, The Original and Still the Best
Royal Siding is a high quality product. It is made by extruding polyvinyl chloride homopolymer resin blended with exclusive DURA technology, the result is an extremely tough, long lasting siding. I t is certified to meet ASTM D3679 standards. It is resistant to changes in outside temperatures, ranging from-30C to SOC. Due to its unique interlocking design, it can withstand extreme winds. It won’ t go brittle, nor does it creak or groan unlike conventional siding. It comes in a range of colours with a wood grain profile. The cladding doesn’ t fade and comes with a 50 year guarantee. Virtually maintenance free and fully recyclable.
www. residentielcladding. com
Fabricating A Future
RCM, a major supplier of complete through wall solutions opens up a new chapter in their business growth. As well as RCM’ s complete through wall solutions and building board offerings, its growing facades division has equally bolstered business. Today, RCM are delighted to announce the latest addition to their already successful operations – a new Sigma SCM Impact 90 Beam saw and a new Palamatic mechanical lifting device, both installed at RCM’ s main fabrication unit. The new Sigma SCM Impact 90 Beam saw, as well as the Palamatic mechanical lift device have allowed RCM to double their fabrication capacity overnight. The highly-efficient panel saw with its 90mm saw blade projection, as well as the Palamatic mechanical lifting device ensures a safer operation for both people and materials.
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Great Product and Fast Lead Time
Trendgrey Construction Limited is a successful building company based in Warwickshire. Specialists in challenging construction projects, they are also a longstanding customer of ARP. Working on a project recently in Arlington Avenue, Leamington Spa, Trendgrey Construction required an Aluminium Rainwater System for a newly built threestorey property consisting of six flats and a two storey-maisonette. To ensure the project progressed smoothly, Nigel Hancock, Area Sales Manager – ARP met with John Yates, the Quantity Surveyor – Trendgrey Construction to discuss the extent of the project. With over 100 metres each of gutter and downpipe, along with associated accessories, it was quite a sizeable project.
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Abandoned hospital given luxurious lease of life
A former 19th century hospital in Stafford has been restored to become a collection of luxurious apartments.
Previously“ St George’ s County Asylum”, the grade II listed building on Cooperation Street opened in 1818 and housed 1,000 patients before finally closing in 1995. Following 20 years of neglect, the building was in disrepair with crumbling floors and walls, until work started in 2015.
The building has now been transformed by Shropshire Homes, into a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and renamed St George’ s Mansions.
The house builder was keen to preserve the history of the hospital and maintain the Georgian architecture. To ensure this, they worked closely with leading roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles, who has extensive experience in restoration projects and pitched roofing.
The manufacturer supplied 20,000 of its Lothian tiles in Slate Grey to re-roof the building. The modern material replicated the look of the building’ s original natural slate tiles, whilst providing the sustainable benefits of concrete.
with the commercial benefit of a larger format tile. The technical team at Russell Roof Tiles has spent many years creating an authentic collection of roof tiles which replicate original tiles, but with all the properties that you would expect from modern materials.
Russell Roof Tiles is a leading independent roof tile manufacturer providing products for leading UK house builders and high-profile social housing and commercial projects, where sustainability and eco-credentials are the utmost priority.
www. russellrooftiles. co. uk Tel: 01283 517070 @ russellrooftile
The Lothian tiles form part of Russell Roof Tiles’ Natural Range- an expanding selection of thinner leading edge interlocking concrete tiles. When laid, the tile gives the appearance of a small format tile
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