ROOFING
Smartroof – the offsite construction specialist In a construction industry heavily affected by the current housing crisis, the focus towards offsite manufacture cannot be ignored. With that in mind, Smartroof has invested heavily in research and development with two new product offerings in 2016 – the Mansard roof and more recently, the Marketing Suite.
01 At its inception Smartroof went about bringing a new dimension to roof construction. With their patented, thermallyefficient panel systems, they committed to providing customers with improved health and safety onsite, speed of construction and accuracy. Their eco-friendly insulated panel systems create not only instant room space, but more of it. In addition, Smartroof comes with a dedicated support team who are on hand to assist with all a client’s requirements, bringing a new dimension of service to the room-in-roof sector. 2016 saw the development of the new Mansard roof by Smartroof. The Mansard roof is a 17th century architectural design, found on some of the most influential properties in Europe. However, Smartroof’s innovative design team brought the complex
room in roof configuration into the 21st century and made it readily available for use in domestic properties. The Mansard design principles allow housebuilders to maximise the use of the interior space in the attic as well as offering a simple way to add one or more storeys to an existing or new building at speed. Comprised of Smartroof’s thermally advanced pre-insulated panels and supported using superior strength beams, this revolutionary system further demonstrates the versatility of Smartroof’s product offering and their willingness to create new innovations for customers. During a recent installation for a Taylor Wimpey site in Dartford, their Production Manager, Roy Taylor, commented: “I was very pleased with the product and service
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02 provided by Smartroof and found the process to be really straightforward and well managed from start to finish.” In a move towards a complete full ‘smart house’ solution, Smartroof’s most recent advancement was in the development of a Marketing Suite. The speed of construction provided by Smartroof will be of great benefit to the housebuilder, with a much quicker return on investment than traditional block and brick homes, even allowing sales to take place before construction begins. Unlike in traditionally built marketing suites, the Smartroof approach means a prime location can be adopted at the entrance to the development, safe in the knowledge that it can be disassembled quickly and reused on another site. In a recent interview, Smartroof’s Peter Nordon hinted at the 2017 plans for the company: “What’s next for Smartroof? Why not a Smart house? We are developing floor cassettes for the second floor level to be installed at the same time as the Smartroof. We already have a crane and an installer team onsite for the roof installation so additional components could be installed quickly, making it easier again for the builder.” For more information visit: www.smartroof.co.uk
IMAGES: 01-02 The offsite approach to roof installation is quicker and very effective