Roof Tile Manufacturer Helps to Deliver the Perfect Roof for Timeless Interwar Living

ROOF SYSTEMS manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has helped one of the UK’s largest housing associations achieve seamless re-roofing on three large apartment blocks at the Stamford Hill Estate in Hackney.

Main contractor Chas Berger and specialist roofing contractor Ashton Roofing were tasked with the roof refurbishments, requiring a tile that matched the existing profile and colour.

The Perfect Roof for Timeless Interwar Living

More houses were built in the 1930s in the UK than in any other decade before or since, and at this time, during the interwar period (1918-1939/1945) a new approach to house building emerged, with local authorities building over a million homes for rent.  For example, between 1934 and 1939, at least 56,000 flats were built in London, the most significant period of development before the 21^st century.

The oldest of the buildings were built in 1932 by The Guinness Partnership, one of England’s largest providers of affordable housing, founded by Edward Cecil Guinness, the great-grandson of the Guinness brewery founder, and reflect the functional building design of the time.

Some of these roofs being up to 90 years old needed replacing, and housebuilder Southern Housing required a tile that could replicate the original look and finish of the roof.

To meet the brief, Russell Roof Tiles supplied its Double Roman tiles, ensuring the new tiles closely matched the authentic roof finish and complemented the surrounding apartment blocks.

James Pendleton, Regional Sales Director at Russell Roof Tiles, commented: “At Russell Roof Tiles, we are committed to supporting each project’s unique requirements. With our wide-ranging colour offering, we ensure that new roofing not only meets the design vision but also preserves the character and heritage of the buildings.

“Throughout the project, we faced unique challenges due to the age of the properties and the complexity of the build. By collaborating closely with Ashton Roofing & Maintenance Ltd and the main contractor Chas Berger Ltd, we enabled completion of all three buildings to an exceptionally high standard, meeting quality, regulatory and energy efficiency needs.”

Jackie Prime, Senior Contracts Manager at Chas Berger Ltd, added: “We have been greatly impressed with Russell Roof Tiles and their ability to deliver a high-quality product that meets our specific aesthetic requirements.”

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