The pitched and flat roofs of a period building of flats on Goldhurst Terrace in South Hampstead were renewed. The existing tiles were stripped and replaced with new tiles and lead detailing matched to the building’s period character, and the flat roof was insulated and re-covered.
Project facts
- Location: Goldhurst Terrace, South Hampstead, London NW6
- Property: period building divided into flats
- Work: pitched and flat roof renovation, with front door repairs
- Services: refurbishment
Scope of works
Access and protection
- Scaffolding with full protection of the stone path and drive setts
- Temporary weather covering over the whole roof for the duration of the works
Pitched roof
- All existing roof tiles carefully removed
- New Marley Edgemere dark grey tiles (420 x 320mm) laid on a breathable membrane
- Code 6 lead to the roof valleys
- Ridge tiles matched to the existing period details
Flat roof
- Existing covering removed and the deck prepared
- Insulation upgraded to 150mm, with adequate ventilation
- Rotten timber replaced with hardwood sections and the edge detail refitted and decorated
- New plywood substrate and asphalt roof covering
Edges and rainwater
- Coping to the roof-edge upstand made good, with new flashing where needed
- Gutters replaced and refixed, downpipe connections cleaned, made good and tested for leaks
Main entrance
- Timber repairs to the main entrance door, inside and out
- Door and door surround redecorated like for like
What mattered on this project
- Matching the period roofline. New tiles, lead valleys and ridge tiles were chosen to match the building’s existing period details.
- Keeping the building weathertight. The whole roof was covered with temporary weather protection for the duration of the works.
- Protecting the approach. The stone path and drive setts were protected throughout, with any disturbed surfaces made good.
