Sarnafil celebrate High Speed 1 'hat-trick'

London and Continental Railways has specified Sarnafil roofs at all three stations forming the HS1 network - St Pancras, and Ebbsfleet and Stratford Internationals.

Justifiably, the GBP800million restoration of St Pancras has been called the 'jewel in the crown' of HS1.

The station's famous Barlow Shed required a 230-metre extension to accommodate the 400-metres Eurostar trains it now plays host to - located behind Sir William Barlow's 1868 single-span arch, this new shed features Sarnafil's striking roof.

With the extension as well as the work at Ebbsfleet and Stratford all featuring flat-roof designs, Sarnafil was the clear choice for London and Continental Railways from the start.

Its S327-12EL light grey membrane with zinc capping also achieved the all-over zinc-roofing look initially considered for a fraction of the cost.

Installed in two phases, this stunning saw-tooth structure of repetitive northlights uses Sarnafil high-tensile 1.2mm membrane mechanically fastened with the SarnaBar system to secure against wind uplift.

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