William Cooper LTD are Britain’s leading developers and installers of
flat to pitch roof conversion systems . Based in Barnsley South Yorkshire,
the company was established in 1973 and operates from a purpose built manufacturing
and office facility.
The directors and management have a proven track record of over 30 years providing
flat to pitch roof solutions , building an enviable reputation within
the industry. William Cooper LTD work closely and in conjunction with Ward Building
Components in developing engineered construction systems and undertakes the
full roofing package from initial survey, design options, cad drawings, building
control and planning approval through to full site management and installation.
William Cooper LTD are Ward Building Component approved installers, and are
accredited by the following bodies ; ISO9002, NFRC, Construction Line, CPD Certification
Service The task facing the design team was to transform the institutional image
of the entire site into a more domestic aesthetic, whilst also addressing the
on going flat roof problems .
With the client specifying a tight contract programme for the whole flat
to pitch roof conversion works to be completed, the Capella clear span system's
speed of erection became an additional factor in the design teams selection
approach.
By spanning wall to wall, the Capella System avoided the need to further
load the existing flat felt roof. The dramatic conversion was completed by the
use of a lightweight granular tile effect sheet system in a bold red colour.
"The Capella system used was light and flexible enough to accommodate
the varying plan shapes. Capella proved better than many of the 'prop'
built alternatives due to the need for large spaces for service runs and maintenance,
speed of erection, durability and limited degree of construction noise which
was of particular importance at the site".
The Capella flat to pitch roof conversion system clear span truss
is a tried, tested and proven solution to achieving clear span options up to
30 metres, where no direct loading is acceptable on the existing flat roof.
The system utilises the Ward multibeam purlin and channel sections, which are
factory precision punched and bolted on site for a quick and simple assembly.
The Capella fully supported truss can offer savings over the clear span truss
system, when there is no need to avoid load onto the existing flat roof. The
lightweight components can be roof or ground assembled and is easily manually
lifted into position without disruption to building or occupants.
Details of on going work can be accessed through this section of our web site.
Report pages contain up to date project details and photographs.
We provide this service free of charge where requested and it has proved to
be an invaluable service for clients who may not work at the construction site,
by keeping them up to speed with the progress of their project.
To enable our website visitors to get a feel for the type of projects we undertake
we have provided this case study section.
These pages give details of a wide cross section of building types that have
been successfully provided with a flat to pitch roofing solution by William
Cooper LTD
If you would like any further information about the projects detailed here,
or if you would like advise from a member of our sales team please e-mail us
or telephone 01226 779776.
A typical 1960's designed School with a felted flat roof on metal decking, at
the end of its design life and causing continuous maintenance problems due to
the roof's easy access for vandals.
After successfully alleviating similar problems on other school complexes,
the local education authority maintenance section again chose a self supporting
conversion system, which transmitted the new loads to the existing main structural
frame and allowing the School to function normally.
The layout of the school with a raised central hall area, dictated that a multi
slope roof conversion was required, which was aesthetically acceptable and allowed
the area adjacent to the central hall to be raised to accommodate future hall
extension and also taking into account the proposed future school extension
scheme.
Following years of vandalism, due to the ease of access to the existing roof and
continuous de-lamination and deterioration of the main timber support beams, the
Local Authority looked for a permanent solution, which would give a guaranteed
life span, low maintenance cost and no disturbance to the everyday function of
the school, whilst any work was carried out.
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