Clearview National April 2018 - Issue 197 | Page 62

CONSERVATORIES&SOLIDROOFS
ROOF INSTALLED ON GRADE II LISTED MANSION
» » ROOF ASSURED BY SARNAFIL
installer, ROOFPRO London Ltd, was
appointed for this interesting project in
Holland Park by main contractor IMKO
London Ltd.
With huge mansions and a relaxed feel,
Holland Park is one of the most exclusive areas
of London. ROOFPRO installed the Sarnafil
single ply membrane on a Grade II listed
building converted into flats and owned by a
charitable institute.
roof was not left open and vulnerable; the
The original 320 m2 roof was made up of
roof stayed covered and watertight to protect
layers of felt and asphalt roofing materials
the flats below which remained inhabited
and in a very poor condition. A critical point
throughout the project.
had been reached with years of patching
To comply with listed building regulations,
and repairs leaving the flat roof weak and
ROOFPRO renewed old rooflights with
vulnerable leading to leaks with the potential
matching conservatory-style. For access a new
to damage the interior of this lovely old
SarnaLite rooflight with access hatch was also
building. Another repair was not an option –
installed. SarnaLite rooflights not only achieve
a new roof was needed.
the architectural vision of a project but can
Over an eight week window the
completely satisfy current building regulations
ROOFPRO installation team stripped down
and sustainability targets.
and replaced the old roof section by section
The finished roof was inspected by a
with a new Sarnafil cold roof. This staged
Sarnafil Field Technician and signed off for its
approach was