Project name: Portfield School
Product: Rivendale fibre cement slates
Sector: Education
Location: Pembrokeshire
Architect: Pembrokeshire County Council
Contractor: Camilleri Roofing

Overview:
Pembrokeshire County Council specified Rivendale fibre cement slates for Portfield Special School as it delivered in regards to sustainability and value for money.
The councils design team laid out some fundamental characteristics which the roofing design had to fulfil. It wanted to replicate the design style that was prevalent in the surrounding area so that the new scheme would blend in with the local built environment.
The roofing solution also had to be both cost effective to install and have low maintenance commitments for the future so that ongoing and continued remedial work would be kept to a minimum. Finally, the Council was aware of its responsibility to a sustainable future and environmental considerations, and the selected roofing product had to make its own green case for inclusion on the scheme.

The 3000 sq metre roof was installed by Camilleri Roofing and has provided the architectural team with a solution to meet its building requirements. The blue/black colour scheme has helped the school blend in attractively with the local traditional roofing style so it fits in seamlessly with its surroundings.