A historic farmstead conversion in Westmarch, Dundee is set to benefit from the added protection of Roofshield, which has long been recognised as one of the highest performing roofing membrane solutions, providing a pitched roof underlay, which is both air and vapour permeable.
The original building comprising farm steading and offices dates back to around
1856. In 2017 the buildings were purchased by Jason Stewart of Circinn
Developments Dundee with plans to convert the site into two buildings consisting
of a 2-bed and 3-bed unit.
Jason comments: “it was important to maintain a strong traditional character to the
buildings, preserving the stone finish exterior and slate roof. As part of the roof
construction, we insisted on the Roofshield membrane from the A. Proctor Group
to ensure the highest level of protection. We have used Roofshield on a number of
projects and it is excellent in terms of its weather tightness, where some cheaper
alternatives can tend to sag in the gaps between sarking boards, causing water to
collect and create the risk of leaks. It’s also extremely robust so you don’t have to
worry about tearing or damaging on site. In fact, Roofshield was in place during
Storm Hector with wind speeds in parts of Scotland registered at up to 100mph
and it remained firmly in place.”
Roofshield is recognised as one of the highest performing roofing membrane
solutions and has become the preferred choice of architects, developers and
contractors. Many vapour permeable underlays use an airtight VP film layer to
achieve their performance, whilst Roofshield’s patented SMS (Spunbond Meltblown
Spunbond) structure allows high levels of airflow, in addition to the transport of
moisture vapour, making the formation of condensation in the roof space virtually
impossible. It has an extremely high degree of vapour permeability, as well as air
permeability, so will still perform in conditions in which air tight alternatives will not
without the need for ventilation to the roofspace.
Steadings form part of the history of the agricultural background of the country
and are a legacy and connection with our past. All too often modern farmstead
conversions can end up destroying any signs of the original character. In the case of
the Westmarch Steading, an excellent balance has been maintained between the
old and the new resulting in a traditional look and feel to the buildings.
A final thought: during the conversion two old safes were discovered in the office
area. Perhaps another link to the past where farm hands and labourers may well
have come to receive their wages?

Roofshield - Scottish Steading

Roofshield - Scottish Steading
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