September 2019

Roofing Updates
For further info on all these updates and more, visit www.total-contractor.co.uk
MARLEY HELPS REIMAGINE RURAL
A development in the village of Waddesdon, which has been devised and managed by the Rothschild Foundation,
has used Marley’s Double Acme Camber tile to create a striking aesthetic that is reimagining rural living.
Made up of 75 homes, the residential project has used over half a million of Marley’s Acme Double Camber tiles in Burnt
Flame. With the tiles used not only on the roofs but also applied vertically, they were able to perfectly complement the
project’s Scandinavian inspired design. Marley’s technical team worked closely with the project’s architects, C.F. Møller, to
assist with CAD drawings to ensure a suitable build-up and ventilation of the roof.
Marley’s tiles were used on this project which
won ‘Best Conceptual Design’ at the 2019
Sustainable Architecture awards.
Andrew White, Area Sales Manager at Marley, said: “C.F. Møller was clear from the outset on the type of development it wanted to create. Turning away from
traditional design, instead favouring an approach which reflected modern living, to deliver a contemporary appearance which complemented the historic village
setting. Seeking a crisp, clean look, it was therefore important that the roofs of the homes also reflected this vision. Marley’s Acme Double Camber in Burnt Flame
was the ideal choice. As it is suitable for vertical applications it was able to deliver a finish which meant the transition from roof to exterior wall was seamless. In
addition, the tile was also able to interact with other exterior elements of the build including window reveals, cladding at the gables, and guttering, which was a
significant challenge on the build.” www.marley.co.uk
ZINC-ING OUTSIDE THE BOX!
You can now buy Zinc Box profile gutters on the Rainclear Systems website rainclear.co.uk.
If you are unsure which size gutter best suits your project,
call 0800 644 44 26. www.rainclear.co.uk
The Quartz Zinc rainwater system is also available in a half round profile with simple to install
fittings for the average domestic project. But the two systems are aimed at different projects and
skills-sets. The Box profile system is more suited to a large house with a high-pitched roof or small
commercial buildings and designed to be soldered (at gutter joints and patch outlets). The preweathered
zinc used to manufacture the rainwater systems will not discolour, distort or become
brittle over time. Cut edges will not corrode as the metal develops a natural self-protecting patina.
BREEAM HELP FROM ABOVE
A quantifiable means of achieving BREEAM points is being pioneered by Hambleside Danelaw,
via its Zenon GRP rooflights.
Above: Zenon’s EPD applies to a range of site-assembled
and composite panel rooflight configurations. “The
concept of rooflights being able to quantifiably contribute
towards a BREEAM rated project in this way is a major
innovation for the market.”
Zenon GRP in-plane rooflights have attained an independently assessed Environmental Product Declaration
(EPD). The accreditation enables a contribution of 1.5 points towards a building’s BREEAM rating.
“Rooflights have always been acknowledged as contributing towards BREEAM, but it has always been an
intangible element,” explained Paul Hanratty, Hambleside Danelaw. “The EPD makes that contribution
tangible, quantifiable; it gives reliable evidence.” www.hambleside-danelaw.co.uk
GOAL ACHIEVED WITH SAFESITE ASSIST
Safesite has provided a safety solution for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC’s training grounds.
Rooftop safety solutions at
Wolves’ training ground.
Using KeeGuard, Kee Walk Step-over and a Bespoke Access Platform, Safesite offered security for the team to be able to film the
club’s training sessions from the building’s rooftops. Following a thorough site survey, a Kee Walk Step-over was put in place from
the office balcony and led onto a Kee Walk walkway which provides a safe, demarcated route to the flat roof area. This proved to be
the perfect solution as it is anti-slip and suitable to walk on in various weather conditions. Safesite also recommended that a
Bespoke Access Platform be constructed on the roof to allow training sessions to be filmed from multi-angles in complete safety.
Lastly, KeeGuard has also been installed to provide edge protection to the exposed edge on the roof. www.safesite.co.uk
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