The commission to install solar panels on a sensitive, fully operational building in central Glasgow was a tall order in itself, but an inspection of the existing slate-composite roof showed that it had less than 10 years of life left.
So, rather than just install solar panels, the project was expanded to incorporate the renewal of the entire 1,800m² roof covering and because the roof structure was not designed to withstand the weight of natural slate, the roof was stripped and 25,000 Redland Cambrian Slates were fitted.
The company also installed a total of 96 270Wp panels across the two most suitable roof slopes. Now the clean, self-generated solar energy is providing power to the offices and helping to reduce the carbon footprint of the building.
Made from over 60% recycled Welsh slate, Redland says Cambrian captures all the beauty and character of natural slate and provides outstanding aesthetics, performance and installed-cost benefits.
Redland Cambrian Slates are designed with a three-point fixing, making them secure on even the most exposed sites. Manufactured to be lightweight with a thin leading edge and surface patterning taken from impressions of real natural slates, and proven on pitches as low as 15°, Redland Cambrian Slates are suitable for a wide range of projects.
When installed with recommended fixings under the Redland SpecMaster service, the whole roof is backed by a 15-year weathertightness, durability and design liability guarantee.
The slates are available in three colours: Heather, Langdale Green and Slate Grey – with Slate Grey also being available in a pre-weathered finish.
