Marley Alutec’s Evoke eaves solutions and Evolve rainwater ranges
have perfectly complemented the uniquely modern character of a stunning
residential project, Thursford Castle, which incorporates the ruins of 19th century chapel.
Derelict since the 1930s, the 180-year-old chapel is now the focal
point of the Great Snoring-based development, with
the ruined walls forming the entrance courtyard to a single storey,
contemporary-designed home.
Venturemark Property Investments worked with LSI
Architects to create the clever design. The five-bedroomed home is almost
anonymously arranged behind a tall garden wall, with the fenestration and
roofline products carefully considered to achieve minimal visual impact, to
reinforce the wall’s solid character.
Marley Alutec’s Evoke composite aluminium coping
system was used around the perimeter of the new build’s flat roof, with the
product’s discreet lines in-keeping with the project’s architectural
expression.
At less than ten miles from the coast, Thursford
Castle also required materials able to withstand the harsh elements. With a
weathertight butyl adhesive seal, the Evoke coping system will maintain
a 100% weathertight seal throughout its 50-year life expectancy and outlast any
EPDM compression seals normally used.
The system
is also BRE tested to withstand hurricane force winds of up to 176MPH. Its Nano
self-cleaning paint finish also keeps maintenance costs to a minimum.
Also
specified for the build was Alutec’s Evolve Deepflow rainwater system,
including the Flushfit downpipe in 76mm. Ideal for larger properties such as
this 340sqm home, the system has a flow rate of up to 4.9 l/s and 232m2 per
downpipe. Manufactured from marine grade aluminium, it is highly
corrosion resistant and will never need re-painting.
After
comparing Marley Alutec’s products with a zinc-capped guttering system, Mark
Hickling, proprietor at Venturemark, specified the Alutec products in a 7021
Granite Grey finish throughout, as they were able to achieve a similar
aesthetic, yet offered superior durability.
Mark said,
“I was not only impressed by the quality of Marley Alutec’s products, the
customer service was also fantastic. The team’s enthusiasm and passion
for this unique project really shone through and they were supportive from the
initial site visit, right through to completion.
“I had some
queries around outlet suitability and the coping system’s installation - the
team was always on hand to offer advice and had the technical expertise to
overcome any issues.
“I’ve
installed plenty of rainwater and coping systems before and found these were
simple to fit. I’m delighted with the end result, and I’d definitely use Marley
Alutec products again in future.”
