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Porth Veor Manor, Sustainable Holiday Apartments

Garland UK Technical Manager
Justyn Irons

Approved Contractor
Western Flat Roofing

Porth Veor Manor, Sustainable Holiday Apartments

Garland System

StressPly Flex Plus

Sector

New Build / Commercial

Situated on Cornwall’s north coast overlooking Porth beach, Porth Veor Manor offers a range of accommodations including a family-friendly hotel, villas and apartments. Looking to diversify their property and improve the offering to their tourism customers, the owners sought planning permission. to further develop their site.

Porth Veor Manor was granted planning permission to add several luxury self-catering apartments in a corner of the hotel grounds, offering spectacular beach views from the hotel cliff-top setting. As part of the planning stipulations, the new-build apartments had to opt for a low slope profile as opposed to a pitched tile or metal structure, to ensure there was minimal obstruction to the views for the neighbouring residents.

Challenge

The hotel owner initially wished to install a single-ply membrane system for its smooth aesthetic and quick installation time. Due to the coastal location of the new-build apartments, the Garland Technical Manager, Justyn Irons, advised the benefits of considering an alternative waterproofing system, a bituminous roof covering, that would offer far superior performance.

A built-up roof system, comprising of 3 layers, rather than the 1 layer provided by single-ply, would mean that the new roof would be more than capable of withstanding the extreme coastal environment, where winds and salt-water can compromise less robust roof types.

Once the choice of built-up layer had been agreed upon, the next step was to ensure that the final waterproofing system would also help to keep the buildings as thermally efficient as possible.

Solution

With a concept in mind to provide an insulating solution that would also help the new-build development to blend in with its surroundings, it was decided that a green roof system would be installed on top of the built-up StressPly Flex Plus system.

The environmentally friendly layer of insulation would help to keep the heating costs down during the winter months and maintain the picturesque views over the bay for the other hotel guests and the surrounding community. The Garland UK Approved Contractor, Western Flat Roofing, installed a layer of StressPly Evolution base sheet directly to the installed SIP frame and finished this with a mineral covered layer of StressPly Flex. This gave the roof a solid waterproofing layer to which the green roof system could be directly applied.

The Technical Manager proposed a unique green roof solution that would greatly reduce the overall weight of the system, ensuring the structural integrity of the development was not compromised. By specifying a mineral wool substrate rather than a traditional compost, less stress was added to the final roof structure, whilst still guaranteeing optimum thermal efficiency for the building.

It was essential for extra measures to be taken to ensure that the green roof was protected as much as possible from the weather elements. The new-build apartments were beach facing and susceptible to strong offshore winds, so to protect the edges of the green roof system from any potential uplift, a natural solution in the form of large pebbles were hand-laid, to secure the vegetation as much as possible.

Outcome

The stunning roof system was installed and finished, prior to the overall completion of the new-build project, giving the green roof system ample opportunity to fully develop and grow in the build-up to the official opening.

The hotel owners were extremely pleased with the outcome of the project, where their developments not only benefit from a 25-year Single-Point Guarantee, but they also can be sure that their building thermal performance and the overall green aesthetic is a perfect match for the local area.

To find out how an environmentally friendly system can enhance your next roofing project, please contact your local Technical Manager to discuss the growing options of green roof, blue roof and rainwater harvesting system options that are available.

Porth Veor Manor, Sustainable Holiday Apartments

Garland Technical Manager

Justyn Irons

Approved Contractor

Western Flat Roofing

Modern metal tile roof refurbishment at Ynystawe Primary School, with R-MER TILE ST, retaining the traditional aesthetics of the building whilst providing superior long-term durability.

Quick Facts

Garland System

Dura-Coat

Sector

Residential

Project Saving Cost

£900,000

The storm exposed critical weaknesses in the original roof design, which had failed to cope with the site’s wind load demands. The closure meant immediate loss of revenue, reduced access to community leisure facilities, and growing urgency to reopen.

The replacement roof required complex engineering to match the building’s 40 metre wide dual-curved structure. Standing seam sheets up to 22 metres in length had to be precision-engineered off-site, with escorted delivery, timed road closures, and careful sequencing of work.

With only a small car park as the site compound, storage, crane operations, and contractor access needed meticulous planning. Moisture protection for the exposed structure was critical throughout, with temporary coverings installed until the new system could be sealed.

Garland UK Technical Manager Rob Wall specified the R-MER LOC standing seam metal system, designed for storm resilience, thermal efficiency, and long service life in marine climates. Its penetration-free, zip-free seam design enabled faster installation and allowed for thermal movement without panel distortion.

The system was tailored to the building’s complex geometry, with 22 metre top sheet runs and 18 metre lower runs. Approved contractor, Future Roof Leeds, carried out the works, reusing the existing perforated aluminium liner where possible to reduce waste and disruption.

A high-performance, foil-lined vapour control layer was installed, along with upgraded insulation and a breather membrane suitable for coastal exposure. Acoustic infills were also integrated to maintain internal sound control, enhancing the original system’s acoustic performance.

The 1,200 sqm roofing system was completed on time and within budget, restoring full functionality to SC2 Water Park and preventing further loss of income. Garland UK’s Roof Asset Management Programme (RAMP) now provides the Council with a complete digital record of the project, including inspection reports, guarantees, and maintenance guidance, giving estates teams full visibility for ongoing asset care.

Covered by a 30 year Single-Point Guarantee for design, materials, and workmanship, the Council has complete assurance that any issues will be resolved swiftly, without dispute or additional cost.

The reopening of SC2 Water Park has reinstated a much-loved leisure venue for residents and visitors, supporting local wellbeing, tourism, and economic activity. The storm-resilient design means fewer disruptions and reduced maintenance, and reliable year-round availability, even in challenging weather.

Robin Jones, Senior Building Surveyor at Denbighshire County Council, commented,

“The level of service from Garland UK has been first-class from start to finish. Rob and the team gave us confidence at every stage, from design to handover. The quality of the roof and the management of such a tricky site exceeded our expectations.”

Rob Wall, Technical Manager at Garland UK, added,

“This was a demanding brief in a harsh environment. The combination of curved geometry, extreme sheet lengths and complex logistics called for precision planning and strong collaboration. We’re proud to have supported the Council in getting this key venue back up and running.”