Location: North Yorkshire
Sector: Agricultural
Project Duration: Three days
Project Overview
Othick Property Services was appointed by the Mulgrave Estate to remove and replace the existing roof of a traditional property, with the work required to meet National Park planning and conservation requirements.
As a long-standing and valued customer, the Mulgrave Estate also entrusted us with the complete management of the project, coordinating the various elements of the work from initial preparation through to completion.
The replacement roof was constructed using traditional materials, including hand-made roof tiles, helping to preserve the character and appearance of the historic property while providing a durable new roof.
The Challenge
The existing asbestos roof sheeting had reached the end of its useful life and needed to be removed and replaced. The lean-to also had a rotten wall plate, requiring structural repair before the new roof could be installed.
As the property forms part of the Mulgrave Estate and is located within a preservation area, the replacement roofing needed to be practical while remaining appropriate to the character and requirements of the site.
The Solution
Working closely with the Mulgrave Estate, we removed the existing asbestos sheeting from the lean-to and stables before carrying out the necessary repairs.
The rotten wall plate on the lean-to was replaced with C24 treated timber, providing a sound structure for the new roof. Code 4 lead flashing was also installed using traditional roofing methods.
The existing roof sheeting was replaced with castellated anti-condensation roof sheets. These are particularly suited to stables, helping to prevent condensation forming on the underside of the roof and dripping onto horses. The selected sheets are also approved by the National Trust for use on properties within preservation areas.
The Results
The completed roof provides the property with a renewed, durable covering while retaining the traditional appearance and character that are so important to buildings of this nature.
Using handmade roof tiles and working in accordance with the National Park’s conservation requirements has helped ensure that the new roof sits naturally within the existing building and its surroundings.
The project is another example of Othick’s ability to combine traditional roofing techniques, conservation considerations and professional project management when working on older and character properties.
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The roofing works were completed in three days, providing the stables and lean-to with a durable, practical roof while taking account of the requirements of the historic estate setting.
By combining appropriate modern roofing materials with traditional details such as lead flashing, Othick provided a solution that met the practical needs of the property without compromising its character.
