Ynystawe Primary School Tile Replacement with Metal System

The Ynystawe Primary School utilised Garland UK’s R-MER TILE ST system, which combines traditional roof tile’s classic aesthetics with steel’s high-performance characteristics.

Ideal for complete roofing restoration, R-MER TILE ST was used as a replacement for the traditional concrete tiling at the school, available in a range of profiles and colour options to suit the building’s aesthetics. R-MER TILE ST offered superior performance and durability without the drawbacks of traditional tile, making it the optimum choice for Ynystawe’s roofing project. R-MER TILE ST is also incredibly simple to install and is 30% faster than traditional tile installations and up to 70% lighter than clay tiles.

Approved Contractor Glamorgan Services stripped the main pitched roof completely, removing the aged and broken concrete tiles before removing the existing felt and timber battens.

Additional ventilation rafters were added to the original timbers, followed by the rafter roll, which stops the insulation from blocking the ventilation gap. A carrying tray was also installed at the eaves to ensure the breather membrane did not sag, collect moisture, and keep the membrane free from ventilation openings.

A breather membrane was installed over the new rafters, allowing any warm moist air to be released into the atmosphere, but critically no rainwater was allowed into the building. 

Battens were applied on top of the Breather Membrane before the R-MER TILE ST panels were positioned carefully and fixed before fine detailing, fascias and guttering were installed to complete the project.

The Ynystawe Primary School project was completed on time and within budget, with all parties working closely together throughout the project. 

Dale carried out twice weekly site visits to oversee the quality of workmanship and conduct detailed progress reports for all parties to review, providing complete transparency on the project’s advancements.

The local authority was pleased with the final R-MER TILE ST roof, noting the excellent communication, a high-quality waterproofing system, and a specialist installation that a professional outfit had carried out.

With a durable and watertight roofing system now in place, the school can also benefit from additional environmental advantages where the embodied carbon of the R-MER TILE ST system is dramatically reduced, thanks to its 100% recyclable qualities and long-term lifespan.

On final inspection of the installation, Dale supplied the school with Garland UK’s 20+20 year Single-Point Guarantee, providing market-leading cover that takes ownership of the design, material and quality of installation workmanship.

The school is now 100% leak free, meaning the students and staff now have a safe, dry and well-insulated learning environment for the future. The 20 year Single-Point Guarantee has given the Headmistress complete confidence in the long-term durability of the R-MER TILE ST system and peace of mind that their roof investment has been safeguarded for the future.