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The Commercial Roofing Award finalists:
Were JM Roofing Specialists Ltd with Milltimber
(opposite)
This project was the first large installation job the
company had undertaken for a main contractor. Being
involved with the design from ensuring all works were
completed to a very high standard. Note the change of
pitch down at the roof eaves from 8 degrees to 16 degrees,
which was discussed and approved by V M Zinc as being
within tolerance of their guidelines, having been involved
with the project’s architect at initial design stage and
subsequently visiting site to view the project of which
2,500m2 of Zinc was used.
improvement to the buildings glazed panelling, copper
roof and stonework.
Longworth Building Services Ltd with Derby Market
Hall (below)
Originally built in 1864 and located in Derby’s Cathedral
Quarter, the Market Hall is one of the
They were contracted by Wates Construction to design,
supply and install new standing seam copper roofing to
the central spine of the roof and 4 tapered curved
corners.
city’s most culturally important buildings. Today it plays
host to a range of independent traders, with its wide
variety of stalls encompassing niche food and drink
offerings as well as local fashion retailers.
Due to the shape of the building, an extensive and complex scaffold and temporary roof was erected to carry out
the works as well as working on a temporary running
safety line whilst at the top of the roof slopes. They were
awarded Wates Quality and Service Award at the Midlands Supply Chain Awards 2021 for the work carried out
on this project.
To extend the building’s lifespan and to counter structural
deterioration that has occasionally forced the markets
temporary closure, Wates Construction was appointed to
deliver phase one of the project which saw the significant
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