Pitched Roofing

Brett Martin’s Cascade cast iron style rainwater system has struck the right balance between cost effectiveness, performance and aesthetic appeal, during the transformation of a 19th century Grade II listed abbey into luxury homes.

While the outward appearance of roofs may not have changed a great deal, there have been many developments in the last 50 years to improve the quality, performance, and durability of tile and slate pitched roofs, as John Mercer, a technical roofing consultant, writing on behalf of Edilians, explains in this article.

Combining a heritage appearance with 21st century performance, the BMI Redland Rosemary Clay Classic tile, proved ideal for this project when sensitivities surrounding conservation and heritage environments were paramount.

A. Proctor Group’s Fireshield vapour permeable membrane has been specified at Goldfinch Court.

Snickers Workwear’s Merino Wool mid- and base-layer clothes are Mulesing-free, 100% all-natural and sustainable.

Marley Alutec was specified to deliver a range of products, including a bespoke window trim solution, to update the dated façade of Tynings, a seafront property in North Devon.

Guttercrest’s aluminium products helps to make a contemporary feature look on a property in Kent.

The true versatility of aluminium as an eaves product has been realised through Marley Alutec’s involvement in the Woodside Square development in North London.

Rainclear Systems will be working with Hargreaves Foundry, a working foundry with its own pattern making shop and design team, to produce non-standard cast iron rainwater components for customers.

The Royal College of Music in London has been given an extra layer of protection in the form of A.Proctor Group’s roofing membrane solution, Roofshield.