Forticrete’s award-winning EcoPlus Gemini roof tile has been specified by Arch-E-Tech Design to complement the local vernacular of a new, multi-million pound, 80 bed Premier Inn and Brewers Fayre restaurant in Bedford.
As project architects, Arch-E-Tech Design required a roofing solution that would bring together the architecture of the development’s surrounding housing estate.
Forticrete’s Rustic Gemini roof tile provided the ideal solution for the new Premier Inn, while the Slate Grey Gemini was ideal for the adjacent Brewers Fayre restaurant.
In addition to incorporating the award winning Gemini roof tile, the two developments also include Forticrete’s full dry fix system - a cutting-edge solution designed to provide a virtually maintenance free detail at the ridge, hip and verge. Arch-E-Tech Design also specified Forticrete’s Cast Stone products in Bath colour, including a classic Portico creating a welcoming and awe-inspiring finish at the main entrance of the Premier Inn.
Jason Thompson, Director at Arch-E-Tech Design, commented: “For such high profile projects, it is essential that when we specify products, we source solutions that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but are also cost-effective and provide considerable ease of use.
“Having specified Forticrete’s popular Gemini roof tile across many of our developments over the years, we had no reservations that they would deliver yet again. Forticrete’s industry leading solutions, coupled with its excellent technical service, right from the design stage through to installation, ensured an exceptional finish was achieved. We couldn’t be happier with the results.”
Forticrete’s Gemini interlocking plain tiles have been specifically designed to replicate the look and feel of traditional plain tiles, therefore maintaining the appearance of a traditional plain tile roof. They have 40% less CO2 emissions per m2 roof and improved coverage, using less tiles per m2 making it a much more cost effective solution.
As well as being extremely energy efficient, these next generation roofs tiles are aesthetically pleasing, easy-to-install and high in quality. They feature increased tile strength and an even stronger, tighter interlock as standard and because they are easy to install, the cost to lay them is also significantly reduced.
