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News Release from: Marley Eternit | Subject: Weatherboard
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 06 March 2006
Marley Eternit weatherboard is another
storey
Fibre cement Weatherboard from Marley Eternit has played an 'integral' part in getting planning approval for a landmark three-storey development.
Fibre cement Weatherboard from Marley Eternit has played an 'integral' part in getting planning approval for a landmark three-storey development in a predominately two-storey environment The cladding was specified by architects Charter Design for Blue Sky Residential's Meadow View development in a former garden to a single residence two minutes from Junction 10 of the M53 in the Cheshire town of Little Stanney near Ellesmere Port
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 28 May 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Winners of a local authority building control Built in Quality Award, Blue Sky specialise in small, bespoke schemes created to harmonise with the environment which include architectural features which mirror the location to provide a seamless, natural fit with the surrounding environment.
Already expert in barn conversions and town houses, their brief to Charter Design for Meadow View was to create individually styled housing on 0.2 hectares within a semi rural location.
The practice used 3D modelling to illustrate the integration of three-stories to a predominately two-storey context, using Cheshire barn styling.
Four detached houses were built traditionally over a 10-month period in two types although all feature "extensive use" of Marley Eternit's Weatherboard that was pre-painted charcoal grey and complemented by aluminium corners.
The 1,700ft2 Sycamore types were styled with a Scandinavian feel, blending traditional brickwork with extensive use of glass and steel to make them light and spacious.
The 18,000ft2 Firs were styled with a contemporary North European feel, with floor to ceiling glass panels in the living areas.
All four houses featured four bedrooms, off street parking and ample garden space while some included porthole and arched windows and sun rooms.
The development as a whole was gated for security.
Charter Design, who have frequently used Marley Eternit products on commercial developments, said the planners required a linear ribbon development and received their design positively following protracted negotiations.
Lee Richards of Charter Design said: "We specified Weatherboard to stay sympathetic with local aesthetics as well as to meet the need for materials of low maintenance.
"It was integral to the design and meets the requirements of the brief fully while producing a landmark development. Request a free brochure from Marley Eternit ...
It helped to meet the 10-month building programme and was a cost effective solution for the client.".
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