Pucklechurch industrial building
Industrial case study, Trisomet®, Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra®,
Project: Pucklechurch Grade II listed industrial building
Client: Canmoor
Architect: Malcolm Hollis
Main Contractor: Dribuild LTD
Cladding contractor/installer: Mitie Tilley Roofing LTD
Building Systems UK products: Trisomet® roof and wall panel systems manufactured using Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® pre-finished steel
Colours: Goosewing Grey, Pure Grey, Merlin Grey
Year: 2018
Refurbishment of two former WWII barrage balloon hangars in Pucklechurch, South Gloucestershire into striking new industrial facilities has been completed with the help of Building Systems UK (A Tata Steel Enterprise)'s Trisomet® insulated roof and wall panels.
The buildings had lain vacant and in a state of disrepair for many years. Following planning consent in 2017, refurbishment work on the ‘listed status’ buildings started and the buildings have been restored back to their former glory. The transformation is unbelievable and has provided modern industrial warehousing facilities. The striking structures feature mansard-type roofs consisting of 12-metre eaves, twice the height of conventional industrial buildings of this size. The two hangars are named Boyd and Lincoln, after two commanders of the RAF Balloon Command – Air Vice-Marshal Owen Tudor Boyd and air Commodore P L Lincoln
The challenge
This was a particularly challenging project due to the ‘listed status’ of both hangars which date back to 1938. The extent of the work involved was very complex and the refurbishment needed to ensure that the buildings maintained their original features, form and proportions with restrictions around design relevant to their ‘listed status’. While the primary steel structures were found to be in good condition, the external cladding and patent glazing were in poor condition which necessitated complete renewal of the building envelope.
The solution
Building Systems UK was involved with the project at the very earliest planning/tender stage, providing technical support and assistance with project specifications, which were fully supported by office and site visits throughout. The cladding solution put forward included single skin profiles, composite panels and backing panels. Building Systems UK technical team worked closely with Malcolm Hollis