The award-winning
Crossway development in Widnes, Merseyside employs the revolutionary Innofix
Clip developed by Redland – the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of
pitched roof systems – and two of its tiles to achieve a weatherproof envelope
in the shortest time possible.
Designed by Denovo
Design of Liverpool for the Halton Housing Trust, the small estate was a winner
at the 2017 Green Apple Awards for the Built Environment and Architectural
Heritage, and also a finalist in the LABC (Local Authority Building Control) NW
Awards, in two categories, Best Social or Affordable New Housing Development
and ‘Best Small New Housing Development.
There are 12 plots on
the site, in a mixed development of two bungalows, four three-bed houses and
six one-bed apartments, all roofed in Redland Grovebury double pantiles in
colour Slate Grey and Redland DuoPlain interlocking plain tiles in colour Blue
to blend in with the surrounding area.
“Quality and
durability are important and Redland is a tried and tested manufacturer so it
has credibility with clients such as housing associations for whom maintenance
is a big issue,” comments architect Nicola Toomey.
“We chose these two
specific tiles to meet concerns from the planning department and the Innofix
Clip was a definite benefit because all these buildings are timber-frame, so
it’s imperative to get them weatherproof as soon as possible”.
The subcontractor,
Mersey Roofing, was also enthusiastic about the performance of the innovative
clip. “This was the first time that we’ve used it and it worked really well, so
well that we’re going to use it on our other jobs when we can,” said director
Jake Duff.
Developed for the
entire range of Redland’s concrete interlocking tiles, the Innofix
Clip needs no tools at all and meets the increased fixing requirements set out
in BS 5534, the British Standard Code of Practice for Slating and Tiling. The only
tile clip that needs no hammer, Innofix is the fastest and easiest fixing
on the market and up to 40% quicker than using traditional nailed clips. They
come ready to use in a unique magazine-style holder ensuring they are tangle-free
and can be easily removed from the packaging with one hand.
DuoPlain tiles are
laid 'single lap' but look as if they are classic 'double lap', and only use
one-third as many tiles because each interlocking tile has a mock central
groove and distinctive double camber tile segments. This makes each tile look
like two traditional plain tiles so you can cover the same area with fewer
tiles. This cuts costs because installation is quicker, creates less waste and
also reduces roof weight.
With pitch performance
down to 250, DuoPlain tiles create
new design possibilities without compromising their traditional plain tile
appearance. To complete the traditional plain tile look, DuoPlain tiles come in
seven different colours and with a comprehensive range of ridge, hip and verge
systems, vent tiles and fixings – all guaranteed to remain secure and
weathertight for at least 15 years.
Based on the same
arithmetic – a double pantile shape is quicker and easier to lay than a single
pantile design – the Grovebury concrete interlocking tile retains the
traditional flowing lines of a classic pantile to blend easily and harmoniously
into any environment. A low pitch, wide variety of colours, and two
different surface textures to choose from makes Grovebury a popular choice
for both new build and renovation.
