Hawkshaw Lodge - Cedral
Project description
Cedral Rivendale fibre cement slates were specified as a roofing solution for Hawkshaw Lodge, a former mill in Bury. With its market leading environmental credentials and aesthetic appeal, the Rivendale slates ensured the project adhered to strict planning requirements stipulated for this conservation area.
Bleaklow Mill, a well-known local landmark, was redeveloped into 24 luxury apartments. David Walls, managing director of developers Cambrian Homes said: “The fact that this site is set in a green belt conservation area meant that the choice of materials was critical; we wanted a roofing material that would blend into the natural landscape. The local planners originally specified natural slate but, due to the site’s exposed positioning, we had concerns about the fixing. There were also additional worries about the irregularities inherent in natural slate.”
Cedral Rivendale fibre cement slates provide the perfect alternative to natural slate, and boast excellent environmental credentials, including an A+ rating (the lowest environmental impact) as defined in the BRE’s Green Guide to Specification.
David added: “After hearing about the environmental benefits associated with fibre cement, the planners changed their mind about insisting on natural slate, the Rivendale fibre cement slates were aesthetically ideal as well as cost effective. Everyone is delighted with the result.”
Cedral Rivendale slates provide a consistently sized product which reduces installation time as no sorting or grading is required on-site. These lightweight yet incredibly strong slates can also be installed at pitches as low as 20 degrees, providing contractors and specifiers with additional flexibility in terms of design and installation.