PROJECT OVERVIEW

A Complete Industrial Roof and Wall Cladding Transformation

Young & Co completed a comprehensive industrial roof replacement and wall cladding refurbishment project for Greenside Metal Components at Greengate, Middleton, Greater Manchester.

The existing industrial building incorporated an extensive profiled asbestos cement roof covering, ageing rooflights and older profiled metal wall cladding to the external elevations.

The existing roof covering had reached a stage where a long-term replacement solution was required to modernise the building and improve its overall performance.

The project involved the complete removal of the existing profiled asbestos cement roof covering and installation of a modern Kingspan KS1000RW QuadCore 100mm insulated composite panel roofing system.

The roof replacement was complemented by new Brett Martin FAIRS triple-skin GRP rooflights, Fatra Raintite membrane-lined gutters, Young & Co Highline eaves gutters and purpose-made fabricated flashings.

In addition to the roof replacement, the existing profiled metal wall elevations were refurbished using Kingspan KS1000RW QuadCore 73mm insulated panels, giving the property a completely updated external appearance.

By coordinating the roof replacement, wall cladding refurbishment and rainwater drainage upgrades as one project, Young & Co delivered a comprehensive building-envelope improvement designed to provide enhanced weather protection, thermal performance and long-term durability.

The completed project demonstrates the transformation achievable when an ageing industrial building is refurbished using modern insulated roofing and cladding systems.

THE EXISTING BUILDING

Ageing Profiled Asbestos Cement Roofing and Metal Wall Cladding

Before refurbishment, the Greenside Metal Components building featured a large multi-span roof constructed using profiled asbestos cement sheets.

The original roof covering had become heavily weathered, with visible signs of deterioration and ageing across the roof slopes.

Existing rooflights had also become discoloured and dated, while older guttering and associated roof details required upgrading as part of the refurbishment.

The external elevations featured ageing profiled metal wall cladding, which had deteriorated in appearance over time.

As with many older industrial buildings across Greater Manchester and the North West, the roof and external cladding no longer offered the appearance or insulation performance expected from a modern commercial property.

The client required a comprehensive refurbishment solution that would address the existing roof covering while improving the building’s thermal performance, weatherproofing and overall appearance.

The project presented an opportunity to modernise the complete building envelope rather than undertaking individual repairs to ageing roof and wall components.

ASBESTOS CEMENT ROOF REPLACEMENT

Removal of Existing Asbestos Cement Roofing

The principal element of the project involved the complete removal of the existing profiled asbestos cement roof sheets.

Asbestos cement roofing was commonly installed on industrial buildings during the latter half of the twentieth century. Although durable when originally installed, these systems can become increasingly weathered, fragile and difficult to maintain as they age.

Where an existing asbestos cement roof is no longer suitable for refurbishment or overcladding, complete removal and replacement can provide a practical long-term solution.

At Greenside Metal Components, the existing roof covering was stripped as part of a planned and coordinated industrial roof replacement project.

Asbestos cement removal works require appropriate surveys, risk assessments, safe working procedures, trained personnel and controlled waste handling and disposal arrangements.

Following removal of the original covering, the building was reroofed using a modern factory-manufactured insulated composite panel system.

New Kingspan QuadCore Insulated Roof Panels

Young & Co installed Kingspan KS1000RW QuadCore 100mm insulated composite roof panels across the existing industrial roof structure.

These factory-manufactured insulated panels provide a combined roofing and insulation solution, incorporating an insulation core between internal and external metal facings.

The new roofing system was selected to provide:

• Improved thermal insulation compared with the original asbestos cement roofing
• A durable and modern external roof covering
• Reliable weather protection
• A coordinated appearance across the roof slopes
• Compatibility with GRP rooflight systems
• Reduced reliance on ongoing repairs to the original roof covering
• A long-term solution for the refurbished industrial building

The completed roof provides a clean, uniform appearance across the industrial premises, replacing the heavily weathered asbestos cement sheets with a modern insulated roofing system.

ROOFLIGHT REPLACEMENT

Brett Martin FAIRS Triple-Skin GRP Rooflights

The existing rooflights were replaced as part of the complete roof refurbishment.

Young & Co installed Brett Martin FAIRS triple-skin GRP rooflights within the new Kingspan insulated composite roof panel system.

The rooflights were incorporated across the roof slopes to provide natural daylight throughout the industrial building.

Replacing ageing rooflights during a full roof replacement offers several advantages, including improvements to daylight provision, weather protection and the consistency of the new roofing system.

The use of compatible rooflights and insulated roof panels creates a coordinated roof covering designed to meet the requirements of a modern industrial working environment.

The completed aerial photographs clearly demonstrate the regular arrangement of the GRP rooflights across the refurbished roof.

GUTTER REPLACEMENT AND RAINWATER DRAINAGE

Upgrading Ageing Industrial Gutter Systems

A comprehensive industrial roof replacement involves more than simply replacing the main roof sheets.

Effective rainwater drainage is essential to the performance and long-term reliability of an industrial roofing system.

At Greenside Metal Components, Young & Co upgraded the existing gutter arrangements as part of the wider roof replacement works.

The new systems incorporated:

Fatra Raintite Membrane-Lined Gutters

A specialist membrane-lined gutter system used to provide a continuous waterproof lining within the industrial roof drainage arrangement.

The membrane-lined system provides a durable waterproofing solution for the gutter areas, where effective detailing and drainage are particularly important.

Young & Co Highline Eaves Gutters

Purpose-made Highline eaves gutters were installed to provide coordinated perimeter drainage to the refurbished industrial roof.

These were integrated with the replacement roof panels, eaves details and associated fabricated flashings.

The new guttering formed part of the overall roof replacement package, helping to provide a coordinated and effective rainwater drainage solution for the refurbished building.

INDUSTRIAL WALL CLADDING REFURBISHMENT

Upgrading Existing Profiled Metal Walls with Insulated Composite Panels

Alongside the asbestos cement roof replacement, Young & Co undertook extensive refurbishment works to the existing industrial wall cladding.

The original external elevations incorporated ageing profiled metal cladding above the brickwork, which had become weathered and dated.

To modernise the building, the wall elevations were upgraded using Kingspan KS1000RW QuadCore 73mm insulated composite panels.

The insulated wall cladding provided a new external finish, bringing the appearance of the building into line with the replacement roof covering.

The wall cladding refurbishment offered several benefits:

• Improved insulation and thermal performance
• Enhanced external weather protection
• A modern appearance to the industrial elevations
• Coordinated roof and wall finishes
• Improved detailing around doors and openings
• A durable external cladding system
• The opportunity to refurbish the building envelope as one project

The new light-coloured cladding contrasts with the existing brickwork and provides a substantial improvement to the external appearance of the industrial premises.

The combination of the insulated roof panels and upgraded wall cladding helped transform the building into a modern industrial facility.

IN-HOUSE FABRICATION

Young & Co Purpose-Made Fabricated Flashings

An important element of the refurbishment was the provision of purpose-made metal flashings and associated roofing and cladding details.

Young & Co manufactured project-specific fabricated flashings to suit the existing building’s roof geometry and external elevations.

The fabrication package incorporated details for:

•  Roof ridges and verges
• Eaves and gutter interfaces
• Wall cladding corners and perimeter details
• Door and loading-bay openings
• Roof-to-wall junctions
• Flashings around existing building features
• Interfaces between new roofing and cladding systems

Our in-house fabrication capability allows metal components to be manufactured to suit the individual requirements of commercial and industrial buildings.

This provides greater control over detailing, production, quality and the completed appearance of the roofing and cladding package.

At Greengate, the purpose-made details helped achieve a consistent finish between the new insulated roofing system, wall cladding and rainwater drainage arrangements.

A COORDINATED INDUSTRIAL BUILDING REFURBISHMENT

Roof, Walls, Rooflights and Gutters – One Refurbishment Package

The Greenside Metal Components project demonstrates the benefits of undertaking a comprehensive industrial building refurbishment rather than addressing ageing roof and wall components in isolation.

By combining the asbestos cement roof replacement, insulated wall cladding refurbishment, rooflight replacement and gutter upgrades, Young & Co delivered a coordinated improvement to the building envelope.

The works addressed the principal external elements of the building, allowing the roofing, wall cladding, drainage and weathering details to be incorporated into one refurbishment package.

This approach helps ensure that the different components are properly integrated and provides a consistent external appearance.

For commercial property owners and industrial building operators, a coordinated refurbishment can offer a practical solution where several elements of an existing building are approaching the end of their serviceable life.

THE COMPLETED REFURBISHMENT

From an Ageing Asbestos Cement Roof to a Modern Insulated Industrial Building

The completed Greenside Metal Components project demonstrates the substantial transformation possible through a comprehensive industrial roof and wall cladding refurbishment.

The original weathered asbestos cement roof and ageing metal wall elevations have been upgraded with modern insulated roofing and cladding systems.

The project delivered:

• Complete removal of the original profiled asbestos cement roof covering
• Installation of Kingspan KS1000RW QuadCore 100mm insulated roof panels
• New Brett Martin FAIRS triple-skin GRP rooflights
• Fatra Raintite membrane-lined gutter systems
• Young & Co Highline eaves gutters
• Refurbishment of existing profiled metal wall elevations using Kingspan QuadCore 73mm insulated panels
• Purpose-made fabricated flashings and trims
• Coordinated roof and wall weathering details
• Improved thermal performance and weather protection
• A substantial improvement to the external appearance of the industrial premises
• A modern, long-term roof and wall cladding refurbishment solution

The before-and-after photographs demonstrate the transformation from the original ageing industrial roof and cladding to a clean, modern and coordinated building envelope.

This project highlights Young & Co’s expertise in asbestos cement roof replacement, industrial roofing systems, insulated wall cladding, gutter refurbishment and complete commercial building-envelope upgrades.

PROJECT SPECIFICATION

Roofing and Cladding Systems Installed

Building Element Product / System

Roof Covering Kingspan KS1000RW QuadCore 100mm Insulated Composite Panels

Rooflights Brett Martin FAIRS Triple-Skin GRP

Valley Guttering Fatra Raintite Membrane-Lined Gutters

Eaves Guttering Young & Co Highline Gutters

Wall Cladding Kingspan KS1000RW QuadCore 73mm Insulated Panels

Flashings Young & Co Purpose-Made Fabricated Flashings

Project Type Asbestos Cement Roof Replacement & Industrial Building Refurbishment

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