Kings Gate Library

Specialist Roofing Contractors for the King’s Gate Library refurbishment project in Macclesfield, Nevson Roofing, have selected PREMIUM GOLD® graded roofing batten from SR Timber to support the slates on this prestigious heritage project.

The work has seen the refurbishment of the old King’s School library and lodge house, to become six unique homes. Nevson Roofing undertook the complex restoration of the slate roof, which, following many extensions to the building over the years, had a complex interconnected layout. The contractors worked alongside AccuRoof, part of SIG Roofing, to source historically appropriate materials, including over 40,000 SIGA 32 slates, which were hand-laid using specialist hooks and copper nails to accommodate steep pitches and high wind exposure. 5,000m of quality graded roofing batten 25x50mm, from SR Timber, was installed to support the slates. All roofing products were delivered by the SIG Roofing branch in Liverpool.

The SR Timber PREMIUM GOLD® roofing batten was specified as it meets the specifications outlined in BS 8417:2011+A1:2014 (preservation of timber) and is graded according to BS 5534:2014+A2:2018. Additionally, it is one of the few battens that has passed assessment by the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI), which ensures that all information covering the product is clear, accurate, accessible, up-to-date, and unambiguous, making it easier for purchasers to make an informed choice.