Refurbishment and Restore Issue 13 2018 | Page 80

Roofing & Cladding ™                                                          TRUSS LOFT CONVERSIONS MADE SIMPLE... Out now –third edition of FTMRC Guide to Good Practice One of the principle objectives of the Federation of Traditional Roofing Contractors is to improve the workmanship standards of installation and widen the technical design knowledge necessary to protect the integrity of an installation. The FTMRC was therefore determined to collate and publish a comprehensive technical Guide to Good Practice in Fully Supported Metal Roofing and Cladding, which was first published in 2007 and updated in 2012. In 2018 an even better, much extended and improved third edition is now available in         laminated hardback and in digital  format suitable for PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones.     Containing over 120 pages of technical information, more than 150 illustrations, plus tables, charts and full colour photographs, this essential guide for designers and installers is set out in tabbed, easy-to-read sections which cover the general detailing requirements for aluminium, copper, galvanised and stainless steel, and zinc roofing and cladding. For further information please visit the website at www.ftmrc.co.uk, email [email protected], or call 01342 301627.   breaks    • Extendable     TeleBeam   technology beams fit most    buildings   and roof pitches  the mould, allowing post 1960’s  CONVERSIONS   be         •   Beams  trussed  LOFT          into  roof  SIMPLE...    TRUSS MADE roof houses to slide space   converted   with a minimum          of disruption.                  • • No specialist installation       required  skills  rows  of   by  removing just  three     of  the  house   tiles on one side  Incorporates roof and floor         • in one system, Extendable    support       minimising loss of  headroom                   TeleBeam  technology      joists required  breaks  •  No timber          allowing the mould,   roof   post 1960’s trussed  e in f o @ t e l e b e a m . c o .u k w t 0 1 3 8 0 7 39 0 0 0 houses to be converted with • a minimum of disruption. • • No specialist installation skills required No timber joists required 01380 739000 beams  fit      buildings  and   roof  most     pitches  www . t e l e b e a m . c o .u k Beams slide into roof space by removing just three rows of tiles on one side of the house • Incorporates roof and floor support in one system, minimising loss of headroom [email protected]  www.telebeam.co.uk Copyrighted to Abandoned hospital given luxurious lease of life A former 19th century hospital in Stafford has been restored to become a collection of luxurious apartments. Previously “St George’s County Asylum”, the grade II listed building on Cooperation Street opened in 1818 and housed 1,000 patients before finally closing in 1995. Following 20 years of neglect, the building was in disrepair with crumbling floors and walls, until work started in 2015. The building has now been transformed by Shropshire Homes, into a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and renamed St George’s Mansions. The house builder was keen to preserve the history of the hospital and maintain the Georgian architecture. To ensure this, they worked closely with leading roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles, who has extensive experience in restoration projects and pitched roofing. The technical team at Russell Roof Tiles has spent many years creating an authentic collection of roof tiles which replicate original tiles, but with all the properties that you would expect from modern materials. Russell Roof Tiles is a leading independent roof tile manufacturer providing products for leading UK house builders and high-profile social housing and commercial projects, where sustainability and eco- credentials are the utmost priority. www.russellrooftiles.co.uk The manufacturer supplied 20,000 of its Lothian tiles in Slate Grey to re- roof the building. The modern material replicated the look of the building’s original natural slate tiles, whilst providing the sustainable benefits of concrete. The Lothian tiles form part of Russell Roof Tiles’ Natural Range - an expanding selection of thinner leading edge interlocking concrete tiles. When laid, the tile gives the appearance of a small format tile with the commercial benefit of a larger format tile. 80 - www.refurbandrestore.co.uk Tel: 01283 517070 @russellrooftile