The new building, designed by Lawray Architects, houses Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Dyfed Powys Police and Her Majesty’s Court and Tribunal Service. It features a sedum roof and larch timber clad walls.
The design brief required a soffit, fascia and coping system that can adapt to the multiple performance attributes demanded by the living roof. The architects specified the system from Marley Alutec as it was lightweight and durable, as well as complemented the building’s modern aesthetic appearance.
According to Chris Evans, associate at Lawray Architects, a pressed aluminium lightweight soffit, fascia and coping system was specified earlier. “The composite construction of Alutec’s system makes it light but very robust, which is exactly what we wanted. Another advantage was the rigidity of the system and the lengths in which it was available, as this meant fewer joints were required.”
Working to the client’s specific brief, Marley Alutec designed a system comprising individually designed soffit, fascia and coping, with bespoke Flush-fit 102mm Ø downpipes. All were developed in a custom shade of soft grey.
Manufactured to meet the highest standards of durability and reliability, Marley Alutec’s soffit, fascia and coping systems offer a lightweight alternative to PVC or sheet aluminium solutions. Comprising a recycled polyethylene core, with a composite aluminium outer layer and high performance PVDF paint, the system is designed as extremely durable, with a life expectancy of 50 years or more.
The Marley Alutec soffit, fascia and coping system is only 4mm thick and does not require a backing board, in most cases. This simplifies the installation process and reduces costs.
Roofing contractors, M A Hartley were contracted to install the products.
