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News Release from: Sandtoft Roof Tiles | Subject: Europa tile
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 August 2005
Sandtoft goes oriental
The Wing Yip stores feature Sandtoft's impressive Europa tile.
Creating a little part of China close to the centre of Manchester is no mean feat So for one the UK's leading Chinese superstores, when it comes to bringing a real part of the Orient to the UK, the look of the building is as important as the products it stocks
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 25 Jul 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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When it came to extending the landmark Wing Yip superstore in the Ancoats area of the city, architect Ian Finlay knew only the best building products would be acceptable.
As the market leaders offering the widest choice of clay, concrete and slate roof tiles, Ian Finlay knew he could trust Sandtoft Roof Tiles to provide the perfect authentic roofing products and the expertise to back them up.
Ian Finlay comments: "The Wing Yip superstore in Manchester really is a landmark building and due to its distinctive appearance it's spotted by everyone driving in and out of the city on the arterial route".
""The multi million pound newbuild extension was necessary to bring the building in line with Wing Yip's other superstores and ensure it followed the same design concept as the original Birmingham store, to create a real sense of identity and trademark appearance.
"As the roof features intricate detailing and curves, Sandtoft's expert technical advice on fitting the tile on such a surface was invaluable".
"Steep pitched areas create a unique look which is then made even more prominent by the striking red and yellow colours which were selected." The Wing Yip stores feature Sandtoft's impressive Europa tile.
The natural clay tile provides a deep flowing roll and produces a distinctive and elegant roofscape in vibrant colours which will not fade.
Doncaster based Sandtoft can offer a clay tile solution for any design with a range that extends from its highly affordable interlocking profiles to more traditional tiles.
There are new colours and finishes providing a choice of styles ranging from conventional to contemporary and urban to rustic.
Wing Yip began life in 1969 when, identifying a gap in the market for authentic Oriental products, Mr Wing Yip opened his first specialist Chinese grocery store in Birmingham with his brother Sammy.
The business soon expanded to Manchester and superstores are now also open in Croydon and Cricklewood.
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