roofing, flooring & insulation

took almost four months, as the Scottish weather kept the team of four roofers off the roof for a number of days, making the process that bit more challenging.

The impact:

SpecMaster service to guide the project and steer it in the right direction.

The refurbishment required complete stripping of the former roof, including both tiles and counter battening, before rotten timbers could be either replaced or repaired, depending on their state. The roof was then felted with a breathable membrane, and fitted with new code 6 lead valleys, before new cast iron gutters and downpipes could be installed.

Finally, the roof was retiled with over 22,000 Rosemary tiles on a wet verge with two coats of sand-cement. The section of roof underneath the bell tower presented the most complex challenge, as it required vertical tiling, which is difficult with sand-cement, and as the corner tiles did not fit the difficult corners of the roof, the team cut specific tiles by hand and installed them with precision.

The refurbishment of the entire roof

The new tiles matched the existing look of the cricket pavilion building, and the reroof therefore reflected the heritage of the pavilion and of Fettes College, all whilst being able to withstand the unpredictable Scottish weather. Additionally, because the new tiles were such a close match to the original, no planning permission was required, as the reroof was a like-for-like replacement.

Adding to the success of the project: it was completed on time, in exactly four months, on budget and completed to the client’s approval.

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