Blackdown Hills

The Challenge

The design boasted a curved timber clad roof including solar panels. The challenge of how to connect the timber cladding and solar panels to the structure without affecting the integrity of the weathering membrane was compounded by the multi plane curvature of the design.
Waterproofing system supplier – Danosa was involved in the project from an early stage and recommended the Nicholson Integrated Fixing Point (IFP) for consideration as a solution to the problem.

The Solution

Nicholson supplied some sample IFP fittings manufactured with identical roofing membrane to ensure the integrity of the main roof was maintained. Our technical experts also visited the site to discuss and advise on the intended use of the IFP for securing the timber cladding and the solar panels.

As the pictures show, the low profile Rooftrak-IFP fittings were used at strategic positions across the entire roof to form a series of waterproof connection points to which the cladding system and the solar panels could be securely bolted.

The ROOFTRAK Integrated Fixing Point system is produced by Nicholson and is compatible with all types of roof weathering systems and all types of roof construction. Its use has featured in other award winning buildings such as the Crows Nest, Dorset and North Vat, Dungeness.