CIOB members were treated to a site visit to ongoing works at a substantial £3m conservation project at Coughton Court, a Grade I-listed National Trust (NT) property in Warwickshire.
The primary focus is the extensive reroofing of the Tudor house, a meticulous process involving the replacement and repair of the roof’s structure and tiles. In addition, significant repairs are being made to the windows, masonry and stonework.
The NT’s approach ensures that, while the building’s historical essence remains untouched, it benefits from contemporary methods and materials that enhance durability and sustainability.
Work began in September 2023 and will run until 2025.
Reusing materials is part of the sustainable approach underpinning the programme as is providing homes for the four bat species that have called it home for generations.
The Through the Roof: FuturepROOFing Coughton Court project has featured in the NT climate adaptation report, which highlights how more frequent, heavier rain plus natural wear and tear has contributed to the need for the work.
As part of this the project team have been featured on various news outlets from the BBC breakfast programme to the Channel 5 news.
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