Roofing, Cladding & Facades
Retirement Village Sees The Light
With Glass Roof Design SIG roofing pledges support to
roofcert Canadian Vinyl, The Original and
Still the Best
A stunning new retirement village which
is due to open in the summer of 2019 has
benefitted from a series of rooflight solutions
from leading manufacturer Xtralite. A four-year accreditation scheme that is
set to transform the industry has received
backing from the UK’s leader in roofing
supplies. 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
“This is an exciting project that we were
delighted to work on as it provides alternative
lifestyles for those approaching or nearing
retirement age whilst encouraging community
and social engagement,” said Jim Lowther
sales director Xtralite. “Great thought has
gone into the design of the building and the
inclusion of extensive rooflights ensures areas
of the building are flooded with natural light
which has been proven to improve wellbeing,
especially during the darker months.”
Further information can be found by
visiting www.xtralite.co.uk or by calling
01670 354 157.
RoofCert, which is jointly funded by the
Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)
and the National Federation of Roofing
Contractors (NFRC), is seeking to establish
a formal standard for roofing operatives
that will be recognised by consumers and
companies across the construction supply
chain.
SIG Roofing is supporting the CITB and
NFRC in their mission to provide workers
within the industry with a much-needed
boost.
For further information on RoofCert,
please visit www.nfrc.co.uk/roofcert.
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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
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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 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.
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. 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.
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. 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 with the
commercial benefit of a larger format tile.
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