Complex slate roof replacement for Yorkshire Dance
A small but complex city-centre re-roof for Yorkshire Dance, with structural timber strengthening, a new slate roof, a dry ridge system, a purpose-formed fibreglass box gutter and the removal of a dangerous chimney.
- Location
- Leeds city centre
- Project
- Slate re-roof with structural strengthening
The finished job
Project gallery
The project
How we put it right
The problem
Decades of neglect had left the roof and the wider building fabric in a poor state of repair. The existing roof needed replacing, and structural defects had to be put right before the new covering could be installed.
Why the work was needed
A carefully planned refurbishment was needed to make the roof structurally sound, restore reliable weather protection and stop the building deteriorating further.
What the client wanted
A structural engineer's report was needed before work began. Scaffolding and internal safety netting also had to be installed in advance.
The client wanted the finished roof to include a dry ridge system and a fibreglass box gutter.
The challenge
Although relatively small, the roof involved complex access, safety and structural considerations in a city-centre setting.
The condition of the building meant the work had to be carefully sequenced, around the structural works, scaffolding and internal safety netting, and follow the engineer's recommendations closely.
Roof size doesn't always reflect complexity. Detailed planning and coordination meant the structural repairs and complete roof renewal were carried out safely, giving Yorkshire Dance a durable, long-term roof.
Scope of works
What we did
Everything the job involved, grouped by area of the property.
The structure
- Timber strengthening as specified by the structural engineer
- Dangerous chimney removed
The new roof
- New slate roof covering
- Dry ridge system
- Purpose-formed fibreglass box gutter
In the client's words
We're really, really pleased with the work you've all done.
I've just been out and it all looks brilliant.
Thank you Joel, to you, your team and the scaffolders for working to such particular requests and without full access to site.
We're really, really pleased with the work you've all done.
Team mentioned: Joel
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