Location: Glaisdale, North Yorkshire
Sector: Agricultural
Project Duration: Approximately three weeks
Project Overview
We have completed a traditional clay tile roof restoration for an estate, carrying out essential structural repairs and re-covering the roof in traditional materials to preserve the building’s character and give it long-term protection from the weather.
The Challenge
The project involved stripping one side of the existing roof, removing the old tiles and battens, along with the coping stones and ridge tiles. Once the roof was opened up, rotten timber rafters and a deteriorated timber wall plate were discovered, requiring structural repairs before the new roof covering could be installed.
The work also needed to be carefully coordinated to minimise disruption to the farmer, who needed to continue using the shed to house his calves throughout the project.
The Solution
We removed the damaged timber and replaced it with new C24 treated timber rafters and a C24 treated timber wall plate, using traditional roofing methods to provide a sound and durable structure.
New roofing felt and battens were then installed, ready for the new Old English Pantiles Flanders clay tiles. Machine-made and hand-finished, the tiles were selected by the estate to complement the traditional roofing style of the surrounding buildings.
To retain the roof’s original character, the existing coping stones and ridge tiles were carefully reused and re-bedded. New leadwork was also installed alongside the coping stones to provide a neat, durable and weatherproof finish.
We arranged and coordinated all scaffolding required to carry out the work safely and efficiently, while working closely with the farmer to keep disruption to a minimum.
The Results
Completed in approximately three weeks, the restoration brought together traditional materials and craftsmanship with the structural repairs the roof needed and better protection from the weather.
The finished roof gives the building a sound, durable covering while keeping the established character of the estate’s buildings.
Get In Touch
Whether you are planning a traditional roof restoration or need structural defects put right, we can provide practical roofing solutions tailored to the building and its requirements.
Contact us to discuss your roofing project.
