Recommended by the sub-contractor, the Urban delivers a high specification alternative to the usual glass reinforced plastics (GRP) that are specified on similar housing developments.
Working in partnership with Croydon Council and the Mayor of London, Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes are preferred developers for Cane Hill Park. The high profile development has been designed to integrate a formerly derelict site with the surrounding area of Coulsdon in South London.
For the first phase, named The Farthings, 187 homes of the 677-unit development are being delivered. Two to three storeys in height, the architecture and materials used for the homes aim to respect the character of the local area
“A mixed palette of materials has been used externally, the homes are mainly brick built, some are timber clad units and both feature chalk render detailing. The roofing is either plain or slate roof tiles. For the porch detail, we were looking for a more bespoke solution.”
Originally, the construction team called in specialist sub contractor Kynaston Contract Services to discuss options for a roofing detail on the project but it became apparent that there was a requirement for a canopy detail, at which point the Catnic Urban was suggested.
Designed
by Kynaston, the self supporting canopy comprises a 40mm x 40mm steel box
support, which is bolted within the window unit and supporting gallow brackets.
This has been wrapped in an 18mm plyboard with the Catnic Urban fitted on to
it.
“The canopy feature has been installed on 150 houses so far with more to be installed. The orientation and design detail is different for each housebuilder but typically they have been big properties, often four-bed detached units. Because of the scale of the housing development, the steel and timber element is now pre manufactured in different sizes including 4.4m, 5.5m, 6.5m and 8.3m, which can be called onto site easily. The Catnic Urban is fitted on site.”
“The Catnic Urban roofing looks good – it ties in well with the other building materials, giving the high specification finish required over and above the GRP solutions we use on other sites. The project has run well, Kynaston has provided the whole package involving steelwork, plywood formwork and other trades, working closely with Catnic. It really is a bespoke and quite complex detail.”
The Catnic Urban system is manufactured to meet all relevant legislation, including load bearing for wind speed in accordance with EN 1991-4 and weather tightness in accordance with BS 5534 Parts 1 and 2. In addition, helping to meet requirements for sustainable building solutions – Catnic Urban is BRE ‘A+’ rated and at end of life – the panels are 100% recyclable.
“Having worked with this product for over five years, as a team we are familiar with the benefits of this material. Catnic® Urban is a very versatile system – especially for housing projects from private developments to council housing estates. Plus, there's a Confidex® Home Guarantee – which is valid for 25 years – to provide homeowners with assurance of the building material’s performance, which for many developers is appealing.”
The
Catnic Urban standing seam roofing system is also suitable for conventional
residential and commercial pitched roofing, and provides a wealth of
performance and aesthetic advantages.
