MC Hanlon Roofing refurbished 73 linear metres of failing gutters at a Dorset industrial unit using Plygene gutter lining, avoiding full replacement. Bespoke weir overflows were fabricated to work around obstructing steel beams, with on-site technical support from Sharmans. The installation resolved water ingress and carries a 25-year guarantee.

Client: MC Hanlon Roofing

MC Hanlon Roofing is a family-run business with a combined experience of over 100 years in the industrial roofing and cladding industry. They cover Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset, Surrey and Wiltshire, offering new-build, refurbishment and repair and maintenance services. Their installers are Plygene-trained and accredited by Sharmans, ensuring installations meet the required specification for the 25-year guarantee.

Site:
Industrial Unit, Bridge Street,
Bailie Gate Industrial Estate, Dorset

The Problem:
The existing gutters on this industrial unit were deteriorating and failing, causing water ingress into the building. The end of the gutter runs also presented a structural complication - steel beams were positioned directly at the point where weir overflows would typically be installed, making a standard installation approach unworkable.

The Solution:
MC Hanlon specified Plygene gutter lining, a system their operatives have been trained and experienced in installing for over 15 years. Covering 73 linear metres, Plygene was installed directly over the failing gutters, eliminating the need for full gutter replacement, minimising disruption to the building and its occupants and keeping the project both cost-effective and efficient.

To overcome the structural challenge posed by the steel beams, MC Hanlon fabricated bespoke weir overflows on site, cutting away a section of cladding and steelwork to create the required drainage solution.

Sharmans provided on-site technical support throughout, advising on the correct fixing of Linear Retention Plates along the gutter runs.

The Outcome:
The installation resolved the water ingress issue and delivered a long-term, guaranteed solution for the building owner. The Plygene system carries a 25-year guarantee, which the client was particularly receptive to.

“As we have used Plygene for over 15 years we suggested to the client that this was the most cost-effective and durable solution - and the 25-year guarantee always seals the deal.”
James Hanlon, MC Hanlon Roofing Sharmans Technical Support Manager

“Excellent installation, especially considering the challenges faced when creating the weir overflows. MC Hanlon are clearly very skilled - their diligence, care and attention to detail on site means they have delivered a high-class installation.”
Sharmans Technical Support Manager

Key Outcomes
• Sharmans Contact Details
• 25-year guarantee secured
• Water ingress resolved
• 73 linear metres refurbished
• No gutter replacement required
• Bespoke on-site problem solving

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