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Opening with a foreword by new Mastic Asphalt Council CEO, Bryn Apperley, the projects preserved by mastic asphalt are highlighted, not only because of the impressive longevity of the material but also its extraordinary sustainability credentials. (p3)

One such heritage project featuring mastic asphalt was the recent renovation of Carrickfergus Castle exploring how centuries of history were combined with modern technical excellence. (p4)

Next, Russell Blackaller describes how the complex geometrical challenges presented in the slating of a modern-day folly were overcome.  (p8)

Jenni Reid at Burton Reid Associates explains how collaborating with ecologists at the earliest stage of a project can pay dividends in avoiding unnecessary delays and costs. (p10)

In their second article, the Mastic Asphalt Council introduces their brand new Certified Contractor Initiative, illustrating the benefits to be gained for contractors joining the scheme. (p12)

In a Q&A with Russell Cheesman, from Creative Leadwork & Roofing, we give you the insider’s perspective on replacing 100 linear metres of lead pipework on Grade II listed Lansdowne House. (p14)

A hot topic, this technical article breaks down the problem with treating an old building in the same way as a modern one when it comes to managing moisture. Expert surveyor, Neil Hewitt from Expertible offers professional guidance. (p16)

This feature showcases how and why CUPA PIZARRAS’s HEAVY 3 slates were specified for a landmark project, standing as a benchmark for traditional roofing within modern regeneration schemes. (p17)

Taken at face value, some low pitch roofs exclude slate – but in this case study, using the sub-roof system from Onduline, demonstrates how such projects can be successfully delivered without compromising on the roof’s material or aesthetic. (p20)

The final article from the Mastic Asphalt Council revisits the Battersea Power Station regeneration project. Originally roofed with mastic asphalt in some areas, the material was chosen extensively for its longevity, complex detailing capacity, and reliability to meet a varied set of specification demands.  (p22)

A very special project showcasing the awe-inspiring leadwork and Collyweston slating which inspired Russell Blackaller on his visit to the live restoration project. (p24)

A fascinating, detailed explanation of scantle roofing, the vernacular roofing tradition in Cornwall, Jamie Axtell Verry from Axtell Verry Roofing describes the process and prospects for this beautiful roofing method. (p26)

Not unrelated to scantle roofing, in this article Russell Blackaller not only describes this method of treating the underside of a slate roof, but also sets out its benefits in modern day roofing. (p28)

We end on a quirky note with Greg Lane of Heritage Leadwork sharing a recent project with a long-standing and repeated case of unexplained water ingress in a church. Greg found the culprits were squirrels with a taste for lead and shares the research he’s done into the topic. (p30)