Refurbishment · Gloucestershire

Valley Road, Cinderford

A failing 1970s asbestos cement roof and tired cladding replaced with a modern, insulated roof and elevations on an industrial unit in Cinderford.

Roof: c. 475 m²
Elevations: c. 485 m²
In total: c. 960 m²

The project

An ageing industrial unit with a failing 1970s asbestos cement roof and deteriorating external cladding.

The client wanted to modernise the building, improve its thermal performance and get a durable, weatherproof roof and cladding. We removed and disposed of the asbestos cement roofing and cladding, installed new insulated systems to the roof and elevations, and refurbished the adjoining plant room.

Specialist subcontractors provided the scaffolding and safety netting.

960 m²Roofing and elevation cladding refurbished in total.
180mm Spacer BarsBringing uneven elevations into one consistent line.
Plant RoomThe adjoining plant room refurbished as well.

Refurbished industrial unit at Valley Road, Cinderford

Scope and specification

Roof: c. 475 m²
Joris Ide composite
Elevations: c. 485 m²
HPS plastisol coated
Liner sheets: White polyester
internal lining
Roof lights: Triple-layer GRP
factory assembled

180mm spacer bar support system
Galvanised steel support framework
Glass fibre insulation to roof and elevations
Removal and disposal of all asbestos cement roofing

Uneven blockwork and patched elevation before refurbishment

The challenge

Straightening uneven elevations

Previous extensions had left the building with uneven blockwork and inconsistent elevations. Getting a clean, uniform finish took careful planning and a bespoke galvanised steel support framework to suit the irregular structure.

A 180mm spacer bar system with additional galvanised steel supports brought the elevations into one consistent line before the new cladding went on.

Before

The original building

A failing asbestos cement roof and tired, patched elevations.

Original cladding and elevations before the strip

Scaffolding up around the building before work began

The result

A modern industrial facility

The client was delighted with the transformation. The refurbishment dramatically improved the building's appearance, creating a modern industrial facility that reflects their corporate image.

Inside, it is now a dry, weatherproof and better-insulated working environment. The new roof and cladding help regulate internal temperatures, improve energy efficiency and extend the building's serviceable life.