The Denes High School Lowestoft
The existing clay plain tiles to the main roof of this historic building were stripped off and set aside for the installation of a High Performance Underfelt and new treated timber battens.
The roof was then re-tiled using the best of the clay tiles made up with reclaimed tiles. The original ridge tiles were all replaced with new hand made clay ridge tiles in "Dark Chestnut".
The Contract was awarded by Suffolk County Council.
The George White Middle School, Norwich
The natural slate roofs discharged into failing lead valleys. NPS Property Consultants decided to replace the lead with Polyroof 185 Glass Fibre System providing a solution with a life expectancy of at least 25 years.
As approved installers for Polyroof 185, Faber Roofing completed the nine-week contract during 2002.
Earlham Park - Dovecote
The cedar shingle roof tiles to the Dovecote standing in Earlham Park needed replacing after almost 50 years. In order to preserve the character of this famous landmark adjoining the UEA site; Norwich City Council specified new split cedar shingles imported from Canada.
These tiles are guaranteed for 40 years against wood rotting fungi and insect attack, they also receive a fire retardant treatment providing lifetime protection. This natural lightweight product demands the highest standards of workmanship and the expertise of Faber Roofing's tradesmen was paramount in producing an extremely aesthetic result.
Norton Thurlton & Thorpe Village Hall
The recommendation was to use Decra lightweight metal tiles which met all of the criteria:- a life expectancy in excess of 40 years, a pleasing terracotta stone granular finish to enhance the appearance and subdue youthful enthusiasm. Grant monies and fund raising events lead to the successful completion of the contract in 2003.
Claremont Pier
Faber Roofing as approved contractors for Speeddeck Systems completed the contract for Waveney District Council.
Beccles and District Museum
The Company decided some years ago to form its own "in-house" scaffold division servicing only its own Contracts. Considerable investment in both plant and people continues in order to maintain the established high standards.
Worlingham Church
As befits such a venerable building very high standards of workmanship were essential. Faber Roofing successfully completed the contact for the Worlingham Parochial Church Council.
Northfield House Mundesley
The new millennium saw the need to re-roof and the contract was awarded to Faber Roofing. Black glazed pantiles by Pottlebergh were specified and have become a feature providing a dramatic contrast to the white chimneys and elevations as they sparkle in the sun, crowning this very striking property.
Private Bungalow
The traditional tiled appearance of this Bungalow has been achieved using lightweight "Decra" tiles to overlay the original felt roof. Specified by the owner, the resulting appearance of the property has been transformed, and enhanced to blend more symathetically with it's picturesque location.