When a private home in
Guildford required a total eaves system in line with the architect’s vision,
Marley Alutec was specified to create a bespoke solution.
Working closely with
RC Grant & Sons Ltd and the architect Studio Bam, the eaves system fits
perfectly onto the building framework while being totally weathertight.
Situated in Guildford,
Vanwall is a private home designed by Studio BAM! architects. One of the
defining architectural features of this new build home is the overhanging roof
– protruding significantly, it is a unique roofline focal point demanding a sleek,
bespoke solution.
Due to the nature of
this overhang, maintenance would be extremely difficult for the homeowner to
carry out. Therefore, a fit-and-forget rainwater system was required that would
not only fit the unique roofline element but would also mean zero maintenance.
Roofline Specialist RC
Grant & Sons Ltd was approached to see if a marine grade aluminium solution
could be provided that aligned with the architect’s desired eaves detail
drawing.
Adam Farrell and Tom
Borowiecki worked closely with the team at Marley Alutec, to ensure the bespoke
products would fit perfectly onto the buildings framework, providing final
manufacturing drawings for approval and checking the build dimensions before fabricating
all the individual components.
As an excellent
working relationship had already been established, Adam Farrell, Contracts
Manager at RC Grant & Sons Ltd contacted the technical team at Marley
Alutec with the designs to enquire if an eaves and soffit solution could be
created.
The desired detail was
a complex coping and fascia system, with flat soffit boards and cill trim. The
design brief was an all-aluminium eaves system, with no protruding joint pieces
or visible fixings. Of course, the system also had to be entirely weathertight.
Upon receiving the
architect’s requirements, the Marley Alutec technical team created CAD section
drawings with 3D images using their own in-house software, to illustrate the
two design solutions offered and their differing applications.
Adam Farrell said, “I
was really impressed with the design solutions the team at Marley Alutec
provided. They showed a clear understanding of the requirements in the
project’s very early stages, and offered two options for the main contractor
and architect to choose from.”
Subsequently, one of
the designs was chosen by Tom Borowiecki, Director at Studio BAM! architects.
“We specified an integral Evoke soffit, fascia and coping system, bonded to 4mm
thick bonding plates fixed to the building structure.” Tom said. “This allowed
the system to sit flush against the property without any visible mechanical
fixings.”
The Evoke fascia,
soffit and coping systems are made from composite aluminium, which has the
benefit of being near zero maintenance as aluminium naturally generates an
oxide coating, preventing corrosion. Fast to position and fix, on-site
adjustments can be made easily if required with standard carpentry skills and
tools, requiring no specialist installers. Despite being incredibly light, the
system is extremely durable – the coping system can withstand hurricane force
winds of up to 176 MPH, and utilising a weathertight butyl adhesive seal that
is 100% weathertight throughout its 50-year life expectancy, and outlasts EPDM
compression seals normally used in coping systems.
Tom continued, “One of
my colleagues had worked with Marley Alutec prior to this project, so I was
confident in the recommendation from them and Adam Farrell. We were impressed
by the early commitment to the project, with members of the technical team attending
a site visit to discuss the detailing process.
“We chose the coping
and fascia systems in the colour white, RAL 9010, with a bespoke cill trim in
RAL 7016, anthracite grey. The colour scheme matched perfectly with the design
of the building, and we’re impressed by the architectural grade paint that’s
provided an excellent, even finish.”
The three bake Kynar
500 flurocarbon external paint uses nano surface technology to suppress the
accumulation of dirt and grime on the decorative surface, so the product stays
straighter, cleaner, for longer than sheet aluminium or PVC.
“The project went
well, and we’re very happy with the finished product.” said Tom.
