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Sandtoft’s Goxhill handmade clay plain tiles have been
selected for the re-roofing of Well Court, a Category A
listed building located next to the Water of Leith in Dean
Village, Edinburgh. The re-roofing project forms part of a
wider £1.1m refurbishment project, which Edinburgh World
Heritage (EWH) has undertaken in collaboration with the
owners of the 54 apartments and office within the property.
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Well Court dates back to the
1880s, when it was commissioned by philanthropist and owner
of the Scotsman newspaper, Sir John Ritchie Findlay, as
housing for local workers. The property, which was designed
by architect Sydney Mitchell, is considered to be one of
Edinburgh’s hidden architectural gems. |
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In order to restore the property
back to its original state, repairs were required to the
original stonework, windows, clock tower and communal areas
as well as to the roof. To ensure an authentic finish
architect Bob Heath, who specified the roof tiles, turned to
Sandtoft’s Heritage Service, a specialist conservation and
restoration service, to deliver bespoke bonnet hips for the
roof of this unique building. |
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Bob Heath commented: “As Well
Court is a listed building, it was essential that we found a
tile that matched the original roof covering, which was well
over 100 years old. We specified the Goxhill in the Dark Red
and Autumn Brown colours and the variation in colours was
really appealing as it instantly aged the roof. The tiles
weathered beautifully in a very short period of time and the
rawness of the tiles was gone almost instantly. We had got
samples from a number of companies that specialise in hand
made tiles, as well as various examples of machine made
tiles, but the Goxhill proved the best for us.” |
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Commenting on the restoration
project, Sandtoft’s sales and marketing director, Nick
Oldridge added: “The Goxhill delivers a rich textured
appearance and, as it is handmade using traditional methods,
each and every tile is slightly different, which ensures a
unique finish. It’s the best tile for any customer who is
hoping to produce an aged appearance on a period property as
was the case with Well Court.” |
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The Goxhill tile is made from
colour permanent natural clay ensuring a highly aesthetic
roof that is guaranteed for 60 years. It is available in
four different colours, including Dark Red, Dark Chestnut,
Light Red and Autumn Red. |
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further information on Sandtoft Roof Tiles Ltd. see
www.roofinfo.co.uk/sandtoft |
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