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News Release from: Bradstone | Subject: Conserving The Look Of Conservation Areas
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 September 2003
Conserving The Look Of Conservation
Areas
Finding a suitable building material for an Inn situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty in Oxfordshire was the first hurdle facing Derek Allen.
Derek, who runs the Duke of Marlborough Country Inn in Wootton Woodstock which dates back to the 1700's, has recently opened a 13-room hotel attached to the original pub One of the most vital elements in gaining planning permission, was finding building product materials similar in appearance to natural stone
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 9 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Derek says, "It was difficult to get planning for the extension and the architects had to find something resembling natural stone but at an affordable price.
Bradstone is a standard building material in this area, so was the obvious choice." Bradstone, one of the leading names in reconstructed stone, is a pioneer in the manufacture and development of some of the most natural looking concrete building materials including walling, roofing and architectural cast stone features.
For this project Bradstone's Rough Dressed Walling in Southwold shade and Bradstone Conservation slates were used.
"The products chosen closely resemble those that are used in the area, and following the completion of this addition, I've received a lot of compliments on the look of the building from people living nearby and patrons," adds Derek.
"The appearance of both the Inn and hotel is a real draw for people driving past because it looks good, well cared for and an inviting place to either stay or visit for a drink and something to eat." Rough Dressed walling is a popular product in the Bradstone range and is reminiscent in appearance of roughly dressed quarried stone.
Available in a wide range of sizes and shades including Cotswold, Southwold, Weathered Cotswold, Keinton, Silver Grey and Ironstone, the walling allows for regional variations in coursing styles and indigenous stone characteristics.
Conservation slates have been specifically developed to meet the demands of strict planning guidelines and have the appearance of natural Cotswold and Collyweston stone slates.
The range includes main slates, under ridge and eaves slates, with matching accessories including ridge and hip units.
For more information on this and other products in the Bradstone Structural range, go online at bradstone.com or call 01285 646884.
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