60 ROOFING


The opportunity to beautify a building by either retrofitting an old building or designing in a green space on a new building is reason enough for many to go ahead with a project. However, the economic benefits of green roofs may be what persuades others to accept the initial outlay required. Some of the many benefits of a green roof include reducing energy costs by mitigating thermal loading in warmer months, and increasing the longevity of the roof by blocking UV rays. Combining these economic gains with the obvious environmental benefits of more green spaces has certainly led to the green roof becoming a ‘must-have’ for buyers. Green roofs, although they have been around for hundreds or even thousands of years, seem to have suddenly caught the attention of housebuilders like never before. In the face of ever expanding urbanisation and with the ever growing need for new housing and offices, rooftops offer us a way to ensure we maintain our connection to the natural environment and help to protect our wildlife. In the fast paced world in which we


live, a little green oasis can give us the opportunity to stop, think and relax.


Peter Hughes is operations and marketing manager at EverEdge


THE OPPORTUNITY TO BEAUTIFY A BUILDING BY EITHER RETROFITTING AN OLD BUILDING OR DESIGNING IN A GREEN SPACE ON A NEW BUILDING IS REASON ENOUGH FOR MANY TO GO AHEAD WITH A PROJECT


Hambleside launches new roofing underlays


Roofing ventilation and accessories specialist Hambleside Danelawhas launched two new vapour permeable underlays for slate and tile roofs, the middleweight Danelaw LR135 and the premium Danelaw LR180. Both can be used for warm and cold roof applications, either unsupported, draped over timber rafters or counter battens or fully


supported over timber sarking and rigid insulation. LR135 and LR180 have been independently tested by the BRE for wind zone suitability and come with full BBA approval.


01327 701900 www.hambleside-danelaw.co.uk Striking aesthetics with fibre cement slate


Marley Eternit’s fibre cement slates are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to natural slate. Quick and easy to install, the lightweight properties of Marley Eternit’s fibre cement slates makes them ideal for use in both traditional and offsite housebuilding. The


slates can be easily dry scored and snapped on site, cutting waste and reducing dust. All of Marley Eternit’s fibre cement slates can be purchased on their own, or as part of a full roof system, including battens, underlay, fittings and accessories, ensuring compliance with BS 5534 and BS 8612, backed up with a 15 year system guarantee. All fitting and installation instruction guides are available online or by brochure request.


01283 722588 www.marleyeternit.co.uk/Roofing/Slates WWW.HBDONLINE.CO.UK Redland tiles top off development


The award-winning Crossway development in Widnes, Merseyside employs the revolutionary Innofix Clip developed by Redland and two of its tiles to achieve a weatherproof envelope in the shortest time possible. Developed for the entire range of Redland’s concrete interlocking tiles, the Innofix Clip needs no tools at all and meets the


increased fixing requirements set out in BS 5534. The only tile clip that needs no hammer, Innofix is the fastest and easiest fixing on the market and up to 40 per cent quicker than using traditional nailed clips. They come ready to use in a unique magazine-style holder ensuring they are tangle- free and can be easily removed from the packaging with one hand.


01293 666700 www.redland.co.uk Westminster Slate works in Wisbech


Carpenter Steve Jackson chose Westminster Slate, the latest tile from Redland, when he built his own four-bedroomed house on a plot at Christchurch in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. A large format interlocking clay tile, the Westminster Slate has a hidden cut-back interlock and a finely


tapered leading edge that makes it appear exceptionally slim. It’s raised nail holes and custom-engineered head enables it to be installed on roofs with pitches as low as 17.5o


. Although it offers the quality and good looks


of traditional clay tiles, the Westminster Slate is more cost-effective because – thanks to its size and interlocking design – only 10 tiles are needed per square metre, rather than 60 traditional clay plain tiles.


01293 666700 www.redland.co.uk/westminster


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