Challenge:
Thin leading edge ‘slate appearance’ tile required
Solution
Galloway in Anthracite
Location
Northwich, Cheshire
Developer
Vistry Partnerships
Background
Russell Roof Tiles supplied Vistry Partnerships with 20,000 Galloway tiles in Anthracite for a £11.8m independent living apartment complex for over 55s in the heart of Northwich, Cheshire. Vistry Partnerships, the UK’s leading Partnerships business work with local authorities, housing associations and investors to create lasting relationships and deliver vibrant, sustainable places to live.
Solution
Russell Roof Tiles supplied the Galloway tile – a thinner leading edge flat tile with a hidden interlock giving the appearance of slate when laid half broken bonded.
The Russell Natural Range is a series of thinner leading-edge tiles with either a smooth face, a riven finish or a mock joint format. These all give a different natural slate or clay appearance.
The result was quality apartments for those over 55s. The development comprises 70 one and two bedroom apartments including 45 for shared ownership and 25 for outright sale and is ideally located for those planning their future retirement.
