Weston College

Project Overview:

Weston College in Weston-super-Mare embarked on an expansion project to house Sixth Form, Art and Music Technology faculties, along with central facilities like the Learning Resource Centre and a restaurant. The college sought a distinctive perimeter feature for the new building, and Guttermaster Limited was engaged to provide a solution. This case study details how the manufacture of 800 meters of SnapLok capping and 300 meters of TrimFix fascia by Guttermaster enhanced the architectural vision and achieved bold symmetrical lines around the project.

Project Details:

Scope of Works:

• 800 meters of SnapLok Capping
• 300 meters of TrimFix fascia

Client's Requirements:

Weston College aimed to create an iconic and aesthetically striking perimeter feature for their new development. Key project objectives were:

1. Perimeter Feature: The college wanted a distinctive roof edge that would serve as a striking architectural feature for the new building.
2. Symmetry and Precision: To achieve the desired aesthetic, the roof edge needed to have bold and symmetrical lines around the entire project.
3. Architectural Vision: The solution provided had to align with the architect's vision, enhancing the overall appearance of the building.

Guttermaster's Approach:

Guttermaster Limited approached this project with a focus on precision and collaboration:

1. Custom Design Integration: Guttermaster's design team worked closely with the architect to create a fully welded curved solution. The design was meticulously engineered to ensure that the SnapLok Capping and TrimFix fascia seamlessly matched the architectural vision.
2. Symmetrical Lines: Guttermaster ensured that all junctions between eaves and verge were perfectly aligned to create bold, symmetrical lines that encircled the entire building, achieving the desired perimeter feature.

Results:

The partnership between Guttermaster Limited and Weston College resulted in a project that surpassed all expectations:

1. Distinctive Perimeter Feature: The fully welded curved solution using SnapLok capping and TrimFix fascia systems created a distinctive and visually appealing roof edge, serving as a notable architectural feature.
2. Symmetrical Lines: Guttermaster's meticulous approach ensured that the roof edge featured bold and symmetrical lines around the entire building, meeting the project's design objectives.
3. Architectural Enhancement: The installed systems perfectly aligned with the architect's vision, enhancing the overall appearance of Weston College's expansion project.

Conclusion:

The collaboration between Weston College and Guttermaster Limited in implementing 800 meters of SnapLok capping and 300 meters of TrimFix fascia systems exemplifies the power of precision and teamwork in achieving a unique and bold perimeter feature. This project underscores Guttermaster's commitment to delivering custom solutions that enhance architectural vision and aesthetic excellence. The result is a roof edge that not only adds visual appeal but also represents a striking architectural feature for Weston College in Weston-super-Mare.