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Case Study

A renovation of a sizable rural dwelling, including a complete re-roof of the existing building and a new extension.

Newport, South Wales

A full re-roofing project on a complex private dwelling

Tough, heavy duty Permavent RED membrane offers superior strength and water-resistance

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Location

South Wales

Requirements

To deliver a cost-effective, resilient heavy-duty vapour-permeable roofing underlay with superior water-resistance and strength. The inclusion of Permavent Easy Valley also prevented water ingress from the 14 valleys around the roof of the property.

Newport New Roof

Newport Installers Working

Why Permavent was chosen

Acknowledging the size of the roof and the project program, the roofing contractor recommended a heavy-duty roofing underlay to protect the internal finishes once the existing roof had been removed, and during the new slating process. Permavent RED 160gsm is manufactured with improved tensile strength and nail-tear resistance, and provided a robust weathertight solution for a project highly exposed to weather.

The client selected the main roof covering; Natural Spanish Slate to preserve the traditional aesthetic of the building, providing no additional planning restraints. The slates were chosen also for their clean and uniform appearance, complimented further by Permavent Ltd’s Easy Valley System. This discreet dry-fix solution is a watertight and universally pitched roofing ancillary, and successfully maintains a traditional slate aesthetic for heritage-focused projects.

How Permavent Products were installed:

Permavent RED was installed as per the manufacturer’s instructions and building standards regulations, in compliance with BS5534 & BS5250.

Accompanying Materials

  • Permavent RED 160gsm
  • Permavent Easy Valley
  • Treated 50 x 25mm batten
  • Clay Capped Ridge Tiles Black
  • Prime-grade Natural Spanish Slate 500 x 250mm provided by Independent Slate Supplies

Developer/Installer:

Installer: Precision Roofing South Wales Ltd

Merchant: The Roofhub Treforest

Products Used

Permavent RED

Ultra Strong vapour permeable underlay

  • Superior tensile strength
  • Superior tear resistance
  • For use on any types of roofing/walling applications
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Easy Valley

Unique dry valley system for slates

  • Extends the life of the roof by keeping battens dry
  • Anti-theft design with no scrap value
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