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Sandtoft roof tiles is celebrating the 15th anniversary of
its specialist ‘heritage’ division. Sandtoft Heritage
Services was set up in 1995 to provide an expert resource
for some of the country’s major conservation and restoration
projects and in that time has helped to restore over 500
historical buildings. |
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Sandtoft has more than 100 years
experience in producing bespoke clay tiles, making the
company one of the first points of call for the likes of
English Heritage and Historic Scotland for advice on their
renovation schemes. The years spent developing their wide
range of roof tiles has helped Sandtoft to develop diverse
expertise needed to carry out heritage work as economically
as possible and to the highest standard. |
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Nigel Dyer, Heritage Manager at
Sandtoft said: “We are delighted that our heritage service
has reached this milestone. Originally we began doing small
one-off projects but as our reputation spread through
recommendation, the service grew from strength to strength
and Sandtoft Heritage was born. |
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“We now have a number of highly
skilled professionals who take an active role in the
development and fulfilment of roofing specifications. No two
jobs are the same and we work hard to ensure that each roof
is restored to its former glory and will perform for
generations to come.” |
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Nigel, who has worked with
Sandtoft for 16 years, heads up a team of 14 all of whom
come from backgrounds in stone masonry, construction and
residential building. Some of the projects the Sandtoft
Heritage team has worked on include; London Zoo, Magdalene
College in Cambridge, the Victoria and Albert Museum and The
Reform Club in London and Well Court, a residential
development in Edinburgh. |
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In order to restore properties
of this nature back to their original state, copies of
historic tiles and authentic fittings are often required.
Old designs are closely reproduced using traditional methods
and the same raw materials to ensure the roof blends in with
the existing building and surrounding environment. |
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“Historic buildings add to the
lasting heritage of our built environment and so the
production of authentic roof tiles and fittings is critical
to ongoing conservation and restoration, much of which is
required for listed buildings. |
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“Through this kind of work, a
number of lost historical roof profiles such as Bambinos,
Double Roman and Tegula and Imbrex roof tiles have been
reintroduced. Our service provides a specialised design and
manufacturing resource to make tiles and fittings that are
no longer in production more readily available. Through our
hard work and dedication, I believe we are keeping
traditional skills alive.” added Nigel. |
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further information on Sandtoft Roof Tiles Ltd. see
www.roofinfo.co.uk/sandtoft |
