Case Studies

Shortlisted for the Pitched Roofing Awards in the Best Use of Concrete or Clay Tiles for a Commercial Project category, Tyldesley Library underwent a full-scale restoration. The goal was to restore the roof to its former glory, preserving traditional aesthetics and ensuring long-term performance. The Complete Roofing Specialist team used Redland Rosemary Clay Tiles to keep the legacy alive.

Winner of the 'Sustainable Project of the Year' award at the 2023 Pitched Roofing Awards. The award was given to Mid Cornwall Roofing in recognition of this re-roofing project carried out on a sheltered care scheme, using BMI Redland’s Cambrian Slate as part of sustainability efforts.

96 properties on the Maerdy estate in Rhondda, South Wales required a roofing solution with a system guarantee, technical reassurance and secure fixing throughout.

Overcoming the challenges of a unique roof, with a tried and tested solution.

Mersey Roofing recently became one of the first contractors to use the new tool-free Innofix Clip from Redland on an affordable housing project in Widnes.

This project needed a solution for frequent Lead Theft, with BMI Redland’s Wakaflex Rapid Flashing the solution to the problem.

BMI Specified a comprehensive pitched and flat roofing solution for a refurbished roof at Romilly Primary School.

SpecMaster and modern solutions rejuvenate a social housing development

Delivering performance, sustainability and cost certainty for John Lewis. Find out how a collaborative approach between John Lewis, Icopal and roofing contractors, RTL, delivered a successful re-roofing programme for a London store.

Profiles and Sealoflex: A Successful Roof Refurbishment Project at Waitrose Sheffield - How Innovative Solutions Ensured a Safe and Waterproof Environment for Customers and Staff

Opened in 1976, the John Lewis department store in north London’s Brent Cross Shopping Centre is a major retail destination. But the building the store is situated in was in need of repair. With 3000 square metres across two courtyards, bespoke rooflights and working on a live site with difficult access, this was anything but a straightforward project.

Overlooking London’s captivating skyline, this iconic running track sits on top of the White Collar Factory in London’s Old Street Yard complex.

Find out why Ridge and Partners used moisture mapping surveys to help them save time and money on a multi-section roof.

Complexity simplified with BMI Icopal’s Thermaweld system.

How do you complete a refurbishment of a 6300m2 roof at one of the busiest airports in the world with no impact on travel?

SpecMaster proves instrumental in resolving water ingress on a Grade II listed Victorian Mill.

A tried and tested roofing solution for new educational facilities

Part of the regeneration of Keynsham town centre, the Riverside View scheme is a £10 million refurbishment project that has transformed the town’s 1970s municipal complex into an upmarket mixed development including three classes of property: residential, commercial and leisure.

Find out why Icopal flat roof systems were specified for the new roof at Bradford Market

A brand new state of the art Science Park in Wales required a solution that could withstand high winds on the properties exposed position, and that met the aesthetics required from the brief. This led to the development of a bespoke white Single-ply membrane from BMI Icopal.

Shortlisted in the Best Use of a Heritage Roof category, this project involved a complete roof refurbishment. The team replaced 1,100 sqm of roofing with Redland Rosemary Clay tiles, ensuring an authentic like-for-like replacement. The installation was expertly executed by the experienced roofing specialists at Breyer Group, guaranteeing that the building heritage is preserved for years to come.

Shortlisted for the Pitched Roofing Awards in the Best Use of Slate for a Commercial Project category, Houndsfield Primary School’s roof refurbishment was handled by Russell Trew Limited. The goal was to preserve the building's historic charm while ensuring durability. BMI’s SpecMaster service and Redland Cambrian Slate were utilised to meet all performance and aesthetic expectations.

Shortlisted for Best Use of Slate for a Commercial Project, this initiative successfully revitalised a historic building. Despite the challenges of working on an active school site, the project maintained the building's historic aesthetic while enhancing long-term performance. Cambrian Slate was expertly utilised by the Central Roofing company ensuring the project's success.

When the original roof of the 125-year-old John Clifford School in Nottingham needed replacing, securing budget via the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) was essential.

Find out how Thermaweld FireSmart bituminous waterproofing has supported a primary school to maintain a safe and comfortable learning environment for pupils.

A tried and tested roofing solution for new educational facilities

A roof refurbishment on a live school in a conservation area

Overcoming the challenges of a unique roof, with a tried and tested solution.

When a fire destroyed the roof of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Willesden, it was vital to find roof tiles that matched the original Edwardian tiles.

Finding a solution that would preserve the heritage aesthetic of this property was paramount.

BMI Redland Heathland plain tiles in Ember delivered performance and style.

Redland’s Rosemary Clay Craftsman tiles have been used to reroof a grand Edwardian building in Leamington Spa which was devastated by fire back in February 2014.

The re-roofing of this four-bedroom detached house took place as part of a whole-house renovation to the property, which was built in 1926 by Walter Rosser and now sits within a Conservation Area in Prestbury, Cheltenham.

Built as a re-creation of the two dilapidated cottages originally on the site, traditional materials were chosen to match this unique styling and reimagine the past.

Shortlisted for Best Use of Slate in a Domestic Project and Sustainable Project of the Year. Peabody Group's decarbonization strategy targeted homes with an Energy Performance Certification below a D-rating. Collaborating with Axe Roofing and using Cambrian Slate allowed the homes' to maintain their traditional aesthetic while enhancing long-term efficiency and advancing sustainability goals.

SpecMaster and modern solutions rejuvenate a social housing development

A full refurbishment calls for a complete waterproofing solution.

Harsh weather meant complexities for this roofing project. A new guaranteed roof system that would complement the local coastal landscape was required.

Built as a re-creation of the two dilapidated cottages originally on the site, traditional materials were chosen to match this unique styling and reimagine the past.

BMI Redland delivers a high aesthetic down by the waterside.

The world renowned Byker Estate was in need of a new and affordable roofing solution.

This development consists of two large buildings that provide seven town houses in a gated community in an extremely exclusive suburb of south Dublin.

Shortlisted for the NFRC Roofing Awards in the Pitched Roofing Awards category - As part of improvement works on the Spire Murrayfield Hospital building, assessments determined that the pitched roofs were nearing the end of their service life and would require complete replacement – a project carried out by NRA Roofing.

A uniquely shaped project calls for a tried and tested solution.

The poor condition of the 30-year old fibre cement roof, including the presence of asbestos meant a substantial roofing replacement project was needed.

Prioritising performance and sustainability at Chorlton Health Centre. The full roof refurbishment of an NHS health centre in Manchester provided the opportunity to enhance performance and provide a more sustainable roofing solution.

Award-winning Sunderland Hospital uses advanced Cambrian system to complement extraordinary site.

This Hospital green roofing project came with a number of challenges, but the specified solution resulted in an attractive roofing feature that improves the aesthetics of the building as well as benefiting the environment.

Hattersley Health centre comprises seven flat roofs where significant refurbishment was required.

Winner of the 'Sustainable Project of the Year' award at the 2023 Pitched Roofing Awards. The award was given to Mid Cornwall Roofing in recognition of this re-roofing project carried out on a sheltered care scheme, using BMI Redland’s Cambrian Slate as part of sustainability efforts.

With the existing roof of the building nearing the end of its life, the architect, contractor and manufacturer needed to collectively specify the ideal solution to ensure a new roof would be 100% waterproof for another 25 years

Tottenham Hotspur football club were moving from their old training ground in Chigwell, to a state of the art new complex in Enfield, and needed a sustainable roof.

Redland has supplied its Cambrian Slate to roof a stunning new 15-sided wildlife visitor centre, near Colchester, Essex.

Redland Cambrian Slates were installed by roofing contractor M Camilleri & Sons Roofing Ltd on The Twenty Ten Clubhouse, which played host to the 2010 Ryder Cup at The Celtic Manor Resort in Wales.

Harsh weather meant complexities for this roofing project. A new guaranteed roof system that would complement the local coastal landscape was required.

Captivating new-build on the North Wales coastline offers security and durability to customers.