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Sandtoft’s interlocking BritLock slate has been selected as
an attractive alternative to natural slate for the new
builds of both Cawdor Primary School near Nairn and
Kinlochleven High School in Kinlochleven, Argyll. |
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The schools are two of eleven
schools that have been built as part of the Highland
Council’s second education scheme, valued at £134 million.
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Made from 80 per cent recycled
UK slate waste, in the UK roofing industry’s first carbon
neutral plant, BritLock has the same appearance as quarried
slate and so is fast being recognised as an obvious and
desirable alternative. Cawdor Primary School is in a
conservation area and so the choice of roof covering was
driven by the expected planning department requirements.
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Malcolm Bruce, technical manager
for Keppie Design, the architect behind both of these
projects, stated: “The choice of materials for both schools
was driven by the overall look we were hoping to achieve in
terms of complementing the landscape and enhancing the
designs of these buildings and, secondarily, by the
associated costs. |
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“Public sector building projects
have to be commercially driven and these two schools were no
exception so the BritLock slate scored highly in terms of
helping us to meet the budget whilst not compromising on the
overall look of the two buildings. We were delighted with
the roofing choices that were made by the main contractors
and we would certainly have no hesitation in using BritLock
again as it has provided us with a definitive alternative to
slate.” |
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Nick Oldridge, sales and
marketing director for Sandtoft added: “Because BritLock is
made with a high percentage of recycled slate using green
electricity it will always be viewed as an acceptable
alternative by planners and, because it’s interlocking and
it is lightweight, it provides a more cost-effective
solution. Compared to double lapped slate, interlocking
slates will automatically save money on materials and can
help to cut down on the amount of labour that is required.
We’re delighted that BritLock is proving such a hit with
contractors, architects and planners alike.” |
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BritLock is available in 3
colours, performs down to 17.5 O and is BBA
accredited |
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further information on Sandtoft Roof Tiles Ltd. see
www.roofinfo.co.uk/sandtoft |
