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Heritage Roofing Gallery

A gallery showcasing some of the very best in heritage roofs including: Zinc - Tiles - Mastic Asphalt - Lead - Steel - Copper - Slates

Slates

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  Re-roof and solar installation at Baildon Methodist Church
  www.greenandheritage.uk
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  Re-roof and solar installation at Baildon Methodist Church
  www.greenandheritage.uk
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  Re-roof and solar installation at Baildon Methodist Church
  www.greenandheritage.uk
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  Re-roof and solar installation at Baildon Methodist Church
  www.greenandheritage.uk
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  Winner of the NFRC Award for the Slating Category: Martin-Brooks (Roofing Specialists) Ltd for The Roundhouse, Leeds
  www.martin-brooks.co.uk
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  Slating by MP Hare Heritage Works
  www.mphareheritageworks.com
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  Cwt-y-Bugail Welsh Slate fitted on Christ Church Kensington by USL team. Project included re-roofing, leadwork, and rainwater goods. Stunning dark blue-grey texture.
  www.universalstone.co.uk
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  Stonesfield slate fitted on the Church of the Holy Sepulchre - or Round Church - by Claude N Smith Ltd.
  www.claudesmith.co.uk
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  Best quality Chinese Slate, Bayes Roofing Suffolk.
  www.bayesroofing.co.uk

Lead

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  Fully bossed lead finial at Donhead St Andrew.
  www.jacksondixroofingltd.co.uk
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  Capola at Salford Diocese.
  www.jacksondixroofingltd.co.uk
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  Fully bossed lead finial at Avebury Manor.
  www.jacksondixroofingltd.co.uk
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  Pitched lead roof at Manor House project.
  www.jacksondixroofingltd.co.uk
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  Murdock Award Winning Manor House project.
  www.jacksondixroofingltd.co.uk
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  Murdock Award Winning Manor House project.
  www.jacksondixroofingltd.co.uk
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  Murdock Award Winning Manor House project.
  www.jacksondixroofingltd.co.uk
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  Bespoke vertical cladding using Woodcore roll.
  www.jacksondixroofingltd.co.uk
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  Bespoke vertical cladding using Woodcore roll.
  www.jacksondixroofingltd.co.uk
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  Barrell topped dormer at a Manor House in Stroud.
  www.jacksondixroofingltd.co.uk
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  Welded outlet detail at a project in Somerset.
  www.jacksondixroofingltd.co.uk
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  Leadwork by MP Hare Heritage Works
  www.mphareheritageworks.com
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  Fine example of leadwork and roofing project from USL at St Mary the Less in Thetford, Norfolk. This Grade II* church received extensive tower repairs including new roof covering, leadwork, and rainwater goods.
  www.universalstone.co.uk
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  Roof Pavilion in Burwash, Sussex by Crown Leadwork
  www.crownleadwork.co.uk
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  Stylish leadwork on the Swedish Seaman’s Mission In Liverpool by North West Metal Roofing Ltd
  www.nwmetalroofing.co.uk
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  Fine craftsmanship lead roofing by Sussex Leadcraft Ltd using Code 6,7,8,9, and 10 lead at the Grade 1 listed Reigate Priory School.
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  Laughton Manor House, sloping roof using Code 6 lead by Sussex Leadcraft Ltd.
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  Ornate bay roof by M Marchant Specialist Lead Roofing Contractors Ltd
  www.mmleadroofing.co.uk
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  Lead hopper by Bryan Williamson & Daughters - part of an extensive re roofing and guttering on LPOC Award winning home of the Dean of Salisbury. See website for more work examples.
  www.bwilliamsonanddaughters.co.uk
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  Excellent leadwork on this Clock Tower by LSA accredited craftsman Kevin Bennett. For more about his work visit
  www.kmleadwork.co.uk
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  Lead roof in Pegwell Bay by John Williams & Co.
  www.johnwilliamsroofing.co.uk
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  Martin Young of MYLeadworks installed this sand-cast lead turret at Bramshill House in Hampshire.
  www.myleadworks.co.uk
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  Fine example of lead roofing from George Bayes of Suffolk.
  www.bayesroofing.co.uk
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  Aiket Castle near Dunlop is one of Nova Contracts' most recent heritage leadwork projects
  www.novacontracts.co.uk
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  Repair work to Pergola in south-east London by Crown Leadwork
  www.crownleadwork.co.uk

Tiles

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  Kent peg tiles by MP Hare Heritage Works
  www.mphareheritageworks.com
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  Beautiful pan-tiled roofing project at Castle Acre Priory, a preserved monastic site managed by English Heritage. USL carried out conservation, structural repairs, leadwork, rainwater goods and roofing renewal.
  www.universalstone.co.uk
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  Over 850m² of handmade clay roofing tiles, all stripped and replaced by USL’s team of specialist roofers at Chigwell School. A Grade II Listed building.
  www.universalstone.co.uk
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  Kent peg tiles installed on a Grade II Listed Georgian cottage by Broadstairs Roofing.
  www.broadstairsroofing.co.uk
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  Natural stone tiled roof using existing and new stone in Castle Combe, Wiltshire, by Black Dog Roofing
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  Dude and Arnette has restored hundreds of oast cowls around the UK since 1937. They approach every job with honesty, dedication and craftsmanship and are committed to making sure that their work is long-lasting. Every project is approached as unique and tailored to meet clients' exact needs.
  www.dudeandarnette.co.uk
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  Handmade clay tiles used by Martin-Brooks (Roofing Specialists) Ltd at Poultry House near Worksop.
  www.martin-brooks.co.uk
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  The restoration of the tiling to the Chancel roof at Barham Church near Ipswich.
  www.bayesroofing.co.uk
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  Beautiful blend of tiles and leadwork
  www.nwmetalroofing.co.uk

Zinc

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  This dramatically modern extension to a traditional church in Lewes, East Sussex by Metal Roof Ltd incorporates sweeping pitches with concave curves. VM Anthra zinc is used – it is nearly black in colour. The project won the 2010 Friends of Lewes Best Building award and a ‘highly commended certificate’ for the 2010 Sussex Heritage Trust Awards.
  www.metalroof.ltd.uk
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  Zinc roofing at Harlow High Street by A Class Metal Roofing Ltd
  www.aclassmetalroofing.co.uk
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  JTC Roofing designed and installed the roof of this modern holiday home in Pembrokeshire
  www.jtcroofing.co.uk
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  The smooth, gentle slopes flow seamlessly with the opposing ocean
  www.jtcroofing.co.uk
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  Pitched zinc roof at the back with zinc chimney detail and cladding
  www.jtcroofing.co.uk
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  A great example of high quality craftsmanship from JTC Roofing
  www.jtcroofing.co.uk
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  Two zinc pyramids at St Augustine's Church, East Sussex by Metal Roof Ltd.
  www.metalroof.ltd.uk
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  The restored Grade II-listed Hastings Pier, built in 1872, has natural VMZINC® standing seam roofs.
  www.vmzinc.co.uk

Mastic Asphalt

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  St Paul’s Cathedral project in London. Mastic asphalt was first laid in 1906 on the Stone Gallery that circles the Cathedral dome and it provided a remarkable 111 years’ weatherproof protection before it required refurbishment.
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  St Paul’s Cathedral - work carried out by leading MAC member Sussex Asphalte. When the mastic asphalt on the Stone Gallery was renewed, approximately 20 tonnes of the original mastic asphalt was saved and stored on-site to allow it to be re-used again in the future. Just nine months later it was re-melted, sieved and used again for a further mastic asphalt waterproofing project at St Paul’s Cathedral - this time on the North Courtyard. Pictures here show the work on the Stone Gallery.
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  Mastic asphalt can be found on Westminster Cathedral.
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  An impressive roof refurbishment project has been completed at the Church of St Mary and All Saints in Fotheringhay, Peterborough - a 15th century, Grade I listed building which was the winner of the Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC) Challenge Trophy Award back in 2018. Carried out during one of the coldest winters on record, by MAC contractor BCC Asphalt (www.bccasphalt.co.uk), the project was fully completed within just 14 days. The church is situated at the top of a hill and the roofing applicators had to contend with extreme wind and very cold temperatures.
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  Mastic asphalt was originally applied to the roof of the National Museum Cardiff in 1910 when it was first erected and it provided an impressive 109 years’ weatherproof protection before requiring a full roof refurbishment using mastic asphalt applied by long-standing Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC) member Cardiff Asphalt (www.cardiffasphaltroofing.co.uk).

Steel

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  Terne coat stainless steel roof at St Mary's Church, Watton by Geoff Neal Roofing.
  www.nealroofing.com
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  Stunning stainless steel replacement steeple by North West Metal Roofing Ltd
  www.nwmetalroofing.co.uk

Copper

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  Copper roofing at St Leonard’s Church in Flamstead. Extensive heritage roofing and conservation programme.
  www.universalstone.co.uk
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  Copper roofing at Knightsbridge Brompton Road by A Class Metal Roofing Ltd
  www.aclassmetalroofing.co.uk
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  Copper roof by Norman & Underwood at the Northumberland Observatory, University of Cambridge.
  www.nandu.co.uk
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  Beautiful Copper dome in dockside Liverpool by North West Metal Roofing Ltd
  www.nwmetalroofing.co.uk

Southend church gets new stained glass windows to complement new interior

This set of four 2-light windows, designed by Essex-based Aura Visions, was set into the East elevation of Avenue Baptist Church, Southend on Sea, once the organ and choir pews had been removed. The entire building was reordered to allow for an ever-growing congregation which also required the replacement of the Baptistry Pool. This was decorated by Paul Siggins of the Mosaic Studio, Southend and is a stunning centre piece for the new interior.

The themes for the windows are ‘Creation & Trinity’, ‘Easter & Pentecost’, Baptism & Communion’ and ‘Mission, Justice & Peace’. Each window is colour coded to reflect its theme and the figurative elements were made large enough to be clear from ground level. There was much collaboration between Aura Visions and the design team from the church, who had a refreshing modernity about their ideas. 

Particular design elements were carried through from the mosaic into the windows to tie the two together. The reordering of the interior brought about the replacement of the original metal balcony for clear glass, which reflects the stained glass windows in all directions as well as bathing the new large stage area in rainbows on sunny mornings.

For further exciting projects from Aura Visions visit www.auravisions.co.uk

Southend church gets new stained glass windows to complement new interior

This set of four 2-light windows, designed by Essex-based Aura Visions, was set into the East elevation of Avenue Baptist Church, Southend on Sea, once the organ and choir pews had been removed. The entire building was reordered to allow for an ever-growing congregation which also required the replacement of the Baptistry Pool. This was decorated by Paul Siggins of the Mosaic Studio, Southend and is a stunning centre piece for the new interior.

The themes for the windows are ‘Creation & Trinity’, ‘Easter & Pentecost’, Baptism & Communion’ and ‘Mission, Justice & Peace’. Each window is colour coded to reflect its theme and the figurative elements were made large enough to be clear from ground level. There was much collaboration between Aura Visions and the design team from the church, who had a refreshing modernity about their ideas. 

Particular design elements were carried through from the mosaic into the windows to tie the two together. The reordering of the interior brought about the replacement of the original metal balcony for clear glass, which reflects the stained glass windows in all directions as well as bathing the new large stage area in rainbows on sunny mornings.

For further exciting projects from Aura Visions visit www.auravisions.co.uk

Current Issue (Spring 2017) - No. 71

Current Issue (Winter 2016/17) - No. 70

110 Bespoke terracotta pieces add finishing touches to Wigan Town Hall restoration

As part of the Wigan Town Hall refurbishment, restoration specialists Darwen Terracotta and Faience have manufactured and supplied 110 replacement bespoke terracotta pieces. Designed by local architects Nuttall and Cooke, the grade II listed Town Hall has been part of the street scene since 1867. It has now been restored to its former glory, with the new terracotta elements installed by expert restoration contractors Stone Central (NW) Ltd.

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Current Issue (Autumn 2016) - No. 69

A Suffolk Georgian gem rises from the ashes

When a major fire raged through the Grade One-listed Cupola House in Bury St Edmunds in 2012, the fire service called upon local specialist builders Seamans Building to make the building safe. After bringing in long-reach demolition plant to help secure the structure, Seamans embarked upon clearing the debris, preparing the site for surveys and erecting a temporary scaffolded structure to preserve the integrity of what remained.

Architects Purcell then began work, in partnership with English Heritage, St Edmundsbury Borough Council and a team of specialist consultants, to stabilise the surviving built fabric and reconstruct the lost historic features. Using all the available information about the building, which was built in 1693, the architectural team recreated the principal spaces and reintroduced many of the building’s architectural details, including panelling, cornices, architraves and the staircase.

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Current Issue (Summer 2016) - No. 68

Current Issue (Spring 2016) - No. 67

Current Issue (Winter 2015/16) - No. 66

Conservation principles for heritage forged and cast ironwork

Using the NHIG Conservation Principles will help ensure high standards and appropriately carried out work.

The principles are for use by all those involved with heritage ironwork projects including:

• Custodians when commissioning work, to select the right people to work with by ensuring they implement the NHIG Conservation Principles for all their restoration work.
• Professionals when specifying work, to ensure good and appropriate work by including the NHIG standards within tender documents.
• Practitioners when promoting their services and tendering for work, to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and importantly the standard they work to regards all their restoration work.

The Conservation Principles are intended to inform and guide decisions at all stages of conservation work to forged and cast iron; they provide a comprehensive and ethical framework around which informed judgements and decisions can be made. Throughout the development process NHIG’s aim has not been to invent something new, but to aid the practical interpretation and application of universally accepted general conservation principles by making them specifically relevant to ironwork. Uniquely, NHIG’s principles expand on the philosophy in order to improve understanding.

Surprisingly, ironwork was the one area of conservation where no specific codes of practice existed which is why NHIG felt it was so important to develop the Conservation Principles document. It has long been felt that while conservation is important, good conservation is essential.

The principles set a standard of practice for those who provide advice, make decisions about or undertake work on heritage forged and cast iron work, not only practitioners and specifiers but also owners, managers and custodians. The purpose of standardising practice is to ensure consistency and make sure that the significance of the work carried out is fully appreciated and that those involved are accountable for the work they do.

The ‘core principles’ of conservation are stated in order to provide a clear ambition and expectation. While these are aligned with universally accepted conservation principles the uniqueness of the NHIG conservation policy is that it goes on to expand the philosophy behind these principles, as ‘best practice’, in order to improve understanding on how they specifically apply to forged and cast ironwork. The conservation policy should be read and referred to as a whole and while self-contained it should be noted that the standards of other conservation organisations may also be relevant.

As with other conservation policies NHIG’s Conservation Principles document is concise as its role is to clearly convey aims and objectives. It does not include lots of detail or guidance, since this would detract from the principle concept and make it too complex to be useful. Instead further practical guidance will be kept separate and provided as supporting documents. Therefore the guidance given for each of the fifteen points listed under good practice has been purposely kept between 50 and 300 words.
In conclusion it is important to appreciate that ‘core principles’ and ‘best practice’ are essentially ‘aspirational’ in stating ideals both for what should be aimed at and what should be achieved. It is therefore essential to adopt a flexible approach to their interpretation, in order to determine how best to apply them to the individual circumstances of any given case or location.

The NHIG ironwork conservation principles were carefully developed, following a process which included two public forums and a peer review process. The Peer Review panel was chaired by Rory Cullen, Head of Buildings for the National Trust, and he was joined by Katy Lithgow, Head Conservator for the National Trust; Kate Gunthorpe, Senior Building Surveyor for English Heritage; Deborah Cane, ICON representative; Ali Davey of Historic Scotland; Rupert Harris of Rupert Harris Conservation and Dr Bruce Induni, SPAB representative.

The Working Group was chaired by Geoff Wallis, proprietor of Wallis Conservation and former Director of Dorothea Restorations Ltd; he was joined by Elizabeth Green, Curator for The National Trust; Bethan Griffiths, Director of The Ironwork Studio; David James, Director of George James & Sons Blacksmiths; Adrian Legge, Senior Blacksmithing tutor for Hereford College; Andrew Naylor, Director of Hall Conservation; Chris Topp, Director of Chris Topp & Co Ironworks.

The NHIG Conservation Principles document has been endorsed by the National Trust, English Heritage, Icon, The Worshipful Company of Ironmongers and BABA.

To find out more about the NHIG visit www.nhig.org.uk