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News Release from: John Brash & Co | Subject: Cedar Shingles
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 19 March 2008
Shingles on medical centre - better by
degrees
New medical centre is perfectly in keeping with its environment, thanks to Cedar Shingles supplied for the roof and top section of the vertical external walls by leading timber supplier John Brash.
The architects, London based Cottrell and Vermeulen Architecture, specified Western Red Cedar Shingles for All Saints Medical Centre in Kings Heath in order to complement its surroundings They recognized that John Brash's Western Red Cedar Shingles would meet the aesthetics requirements, along with providing low maintenance and a high level of thermal insulation
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 28 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Over time, Western Red Cedar Shingles change to a beautiful silvery grey colour that blends perfectly with the natural environment.
Architect Marie Wolstenholm explains: "We worked closely with both the client and planning authorities on this project as they were looking for a design that fitted in with the surrounding wooded areas, in addition to being sympathetic to the historic church on the same site".
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The roof was designed with a subtle 'twist' that meant it progressed from a 24 degree slope at one end to a 14 degree slope at the other.
This was done to meet the needs of the planning authorities who were keen to keep the profile of the building as low as possible.
At its lowest point, adjacent to the street, the roof has a 24 degree slope, which was possible because of a mezzanine plant room underneath, which didn't require the same height clearance.
The highest part of the building, at the other end of the roof, has a 14 degree slope and beneath this is a stair well and lobby area which is open floor to ceiling.
Marie Wolstenholm explains, "Designing the roof with a 'twist' allowed us to create a more expressive roof shape which helped meet planning requirements for a low profile building".
"The twist also enabled us to accommodate a complicated roof geometry with one smooth expressive shape that blends perfectly with the surroundings".
"The twist can also be seen from the underside of the roof in the lobby area which creates a much more fluid feel to the inside of the building".
The John Brash Western Red Cedar Shingles used on this project are taper sawn and have a relatively smooth face and back.
Three standard lengths are available including 400mm, 450mm (Perfections) and 600mm (Royals).
400mm is the most commonly used size and was used on All Saints Medical Centre.
John Brash's premium grade preservative treated Western Red Cedar Shingles were fitted by contractors My-Ply Systems and Reed Roofing (Midlands), both of which are part of the Copal Group Cedar shingles benefit from an attractive even grain, exceptional strength to weight ratio and outstanding natural durability, which means that the building will be able to withstand all the elements.
Being only one tenth the weight of traditional materials also means that significant material and cost savings can be made in the underlying structure.
Marie Wolstenholm explains: "Cedar Shingles really are an amazing building material".
"Not only do they look great and weather beautifully, they also enable us to be much more flexible in our design".
"We are shortly starting work on the next phase of this project and we will definitely be using shingles again".
Cedar shingles used on this project also provided a high degree of thermal insulation with a value of K = 0.1067 W/mdegC.
In addition, cutting, shaping and fixing of the shingles is relatively easy and they also have long term benefits in terms of reduced maintenance and an attractive lifelong appearance.
All of these benefits combine to give a highly practical, economic and aesthetic solution.
Cedar is one of the most naturally durable timber materials and to enhance longevity even further John Brash Cedar Shingles and Shakes are supplied with a 40 year timber treatment guarantee against wood rotting fungi and insect attack.
For more information on John Brash Shingles and Shakes contact John Brash on 01427 675588 or visit the website. Request a free brochure from John Brash & Co ...
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