Self-build project, Lanarkshire

Self-build project, Lanarkshire



Type of works: Rivius helps overcome slate dilemma.

Thanks to their impressive quality, ease of installation and strong aesthetics, Sandtoft’s tiles have always been a popular choice with the self-builder. Recently, however, the manufacturer’s new Rivius tile has gained popularity for an altogether different reason: its ability to deliver slate roof looks without slate’s high material and installation costs.
 
 
It is this major benefit that ultimately led to the clay tile being used by Niall Roberston, a first time self-builder and professional chartered building surveyor, for his 320 square metre family home in Lanark. As the one and a half storey, 6 bedroom property is situated in a rural area where traditional slate roofs prevail, the Local Authority Planning department stipulated that it must have a roof with an authentic slate appearance, allowing it to blend into the surrounding vernacular.
 
Faced with this planning requirement, Niall considered various options. Quarried slate would have delivered the desired aesthetics but its high price, coupled with its material and labour intensive installation, meant its cost was preclusive. Slate-effect products made from concrete or fibre cement on the other hand were cheaper, but did not live up to the overall build quality of the rest of the property. That is when the Niall discovered Rivius, a product which offered him the best of both worlds.
 
Rivius offers all the lasting aesthetics of slate because it too is wholly natural, and made from clay with a riven surface and carefully dressed edges.  Its authentic slate colour comes from natural oxides which are fired into the tile whilst in the kiln.  This permanent colour will actually mature with age and will not fade. At the same time, Rivius’ large format, which gives coverage of 10.5 tiles per square metre, combined with its interlocking design and open gauge, makes it as quick and efficient to fix as large-format concrete tiles. Plus, unlike fibre-cement products, it does not need to be double lapped.
 
Having found a solution to his planning problem, and one which delivered major installation benefits, Niall went on to complete the roof on time and on budget and is thoroughly delighted with the outcome. He said: “A self-build project is a labour of love and you want everything to be perfect. Rivius allowed us to meet the Planning Department’s demands and create a slate roof without compromising on quality or exceeding our budget. Neighbours have commented on how attractive it looks and even our contractor, who was initially sceptical, has been amazed by the finished results.”
 
Nick Oldridge, Sales and Marketing Director at Sandtoft Roof Tiles, added: “This project is a prime example of how Sandtoft applies new thinking to established roofing needs. Thanks to product innovation, Rivius allows self-builders to create slate roofs quickly, easily and cost effectively, and without sacrificing on either quality or long-term aesthetics.”

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