Refurbishing an existing building is never entirely straightforward. But when it’s also Grade II listed structure built over 180 years ago, any conversion project is a massive challenge, both demanding a sensitive and appropriate degree of restoration and dealing with the quirkiness of British architectural history. That’s why, when it came to restoring the roof … Continue reading “Peate ploughs on to create award-winning roofscape design”

When specialist carehome builder Lawrence Baker, approached Donaldson Timber Engineering for a bespoke roof design last year, it was obvious that an experienced designer like Sue Darbyshire should be given the challenge. Sue has just celebrated 25 years with Donaldson Timber and has been designing roofs for Lawrence Baker, based in Oxfordshire for over two … Continue reading “Safety designed into complex roofscape”