Marley’s
Lincoln interlocking pantiles have been used for a double barn conversion
project in the Teversal conservation area.
The innovative
tiles were chosen as an easy-to-fix way of achieving the traditional pantile
aesthetic required by local planning.
Set in the
historic village of Teversal in Nottinghamshire, Dovecote and Teversal Barns
are an important part of the area’s agricultural heritage.
Although the
original pantiles had been retained when the barns were converted to
residential use, over time the historic roofs had fallen into a state of
disrepair and Adrian Smith Builders was appointed to complete a full roof
refurbishment on both of the barns.
Set in a
conservation area, with many listed buildings dating back as far as the 12th century, traditional red clay pantiles are an important part
of the local vernacular in Teversal and are often dictated by planning.
With a roof structure that was far from flat, Adrian Smith recommended a new
type of pantile that would be easier to install, but still give the traditional
curved rustic aesthetic dictated by planning. As a result, the Lincoln
interlocking pantile in Rustic Red was chosen for the project.
Adrian Smith
explains: “Our supplier, Tippers in Huthwaite, told us about the Lincoln
interlocking pantile, which had recently become available to the market and
when we offered it as an option to our customer, they agreed.
“Teversal village
is in a conservation area, so roofs are either Welsh Slate or traditional red
pantiles. However, traditional pantiles are really cumbersome to install,
so the Lincoln is a welcome alternative and one we would definitely use again.
We couldn’t believe how much quicker and easier to install the tiles were, yet
the finished roof still has the beautiful curves and rustic charm of a
traditional pantile roof. As the barns are so old, the roofs aren’t
completely straight but the interlocking tiles followed the shape and contours
seamlessly.”
Ideal for use in
conservation areas, the Lincoln interlocking pantile helps specifiers and
contractors to achieve a traditional aesthetic in a fraction of the time.
The tile has a completely open gauge which can be adjusted on the roof,
providing flexibility, without the need for complicated setting out or
specialist skills. The back of the tile has been designed to avoid
rocking during installation and the deep ribs provide a secure fit. As
simple to install as a concrete roof tile, the Lincoln can be used at an
extremely low minimum roof pitch of just 17.5 degrees.
Daniel Redfern
from Marley, explains: “We’re delighted that Adrian Smith and his
customers chose the Lincoln for this roof refurbishment. This is exactly
the type of project that the tile was designed for, to offer installation speed
and simplicity when planning or the local vernacular dictates a traditional
pantile. The finished roof looks stunning, retaining the agricultural
heritage aesthetic of the area, but with modern roofing technology and
standards.”
The Lincoln tile is available in Rustic Red and Natural Red
with a comprehensive range of fittings. The Rustic Red creates a premium
reclaimed finish suitable for use on properties required to match the local
vernacular or subject to local planning conditions. The Natural Red has a
smooth more uniform appearance with clean lines.
Compatible with Marley’s Universal Dry Fix systems
and Mortar Hip and Ridge fixing kits, the pantiles can also be installed with
the manufacturer’s one-piece tile clip, SoloFix, which can save up to 30% roof
clipping time compared to traditional clip fixing.
