Pro Installer November 2016 - Issue 44 | Page 13

13 PRO INSTALLER NOVEMBER 2016 PRO NEWS @proinstaller1 SINGLE PLY ROOFING FOR MAGICAL TREEHOUSE The Woodman’s Treehouse in Dorset is a private and unique retreat set high up in the branches of a veteran oak. A combination of sustainable craftsmanship and luxurious interiors, the two level treehouse offers uninterrupted vistas through the tree canopy across the magical Dorset woodland. The project has created a huge amount of media attention including featuring in a recent episode of Channel 4’s George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. It proved to be a special moment for Axminster based, Roof Assured by Sar- nafil installer, Climax Windows, when it was invited to install the Sarnafil single ply roofing membrane on the flat roof deck of the treehouse. Brian Deem, managing director, and his team worked directly with the visionary treehouse owner, Guy Mallinson and his architect, to install 60 sq m of lead grey Sarnafil membrane on the decking surrounding the jacuzzi area. The flexibility of the mechanically fixed Sarnafil membrane was perfect for this project which involved some complex detailing and upstands around the deck railings. Once the membrane was installed it was covered with timber decking to continue the natural woodland feel. Nick Hinds at Climax Windows said: “This was a fantastic project. There was a real sense of working on something special and creating owner Guy Mallinson’s vision of a magical, luxurious treehouse. Contractors worked side by side and it was great to see old methods, crafts and natural materials used. The Sarnafil membrane fulfilled all the performance and environmental credentials needed for this project. “In all roofing installations correct detailing is critical and there is true craftsmanship in completing complex flat roof detailing and upstands. We’ve 12 years’ experience of installing the Sarnafil membrane which is an unbeatable product backed by great support from the Sika Sarnafil technical team.” The Sarnafil membrane is usually associated with large scale commercial projects such as the Emirates Stadium and St Pancras station but it is becoming increasingly popular with self builders who are looking for an environmentally friendly and high performance flat roofing solution. Brian Deem added: “It has been wonderful to have been given the opportunity to work on such a unique project with a great bunch of people. We are proud to be Roof Assured by Sarnafil installers and know that only the Sarnafil membrane would ever have been good enough for this project.” http://www.mallinson. co.uk/treehouse.html Special touch from Viking They say no masterpiece is complete without a frame and no one proves that more in the world of composite doors than Isle of Man based Viking Glazing Ltd. The company’s frames often include fully bespoke mouldings, ledges and other traditional features, each one individually hand-made by co-founders John Ogle and George Reekie at the company’s Ballasalla factory. “We only use simple materials like fascia boards and pieces of panelling but the end result is a traditional look that is unique to each customer and looks like the kind of finishing that was often used in traditional houses,” John explained. “When people are spending a lot of