Architectural Roofing Case Studies
Academy House
Welbeck Street
The Brewery, Cheltenham
55 Colmore Row
Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester
The copper roof sheets were laid upon a bituminous vapour control layer over an insulated Metdeck substrate. A Bailey aluminium soffit system was also installed. The combined effect of the glazing and cladding offers a state of the art visitor centre experience that showcases traditional skill and craftsmanship in a modern design. The copper rainwater more »
Develin Tower – Tower of London
Develin Tower is 1 of the 21 towers which make up the Tower of London castle complex, covering 18 acres of magnificent architecture. The Tower of London is one of the world’s most famous fortresses as well as a Palace and a Prison making it a great visitor attraction for visitors to the city of more »
Northumberland Equatorial, Cambridge
The works were subject to vetting by the Federation of Traditional Metal Roofing Contractors (FTMRC) who enthusiastically reported “the works being carried out are to an extremely high standard of workmanship with all details being executed with the utmost care and attention…one of the best examples of traditional copper works to a dome I’ve seen…”
Southwark Cathedral, London
Norman and Underwood Ltd completed an 8 month major conservation project at Southwark Cathedral in April 2014. The works involved primarily re-roofing and stone masonry/render works under the provision of a temporary roof enclosure to the South Aisle, North Transept, Harvard Chapel and North Choir Aisle. The works included over 20 tonnes of sand cast more »
Monyhull Church, Birmingham
This project created a new annexe building with the aim of echoing the shape of the existing church roof with three 45 degree roof slopes, simulating a North/South aisle and nave, albeit with a modern design feel. Before starting work, we liaised closely with the architect to utilise standing seam material that would be aesthetically more »
