Tony & Ara’s Project, as featured on Channel 4’s Grand Designs.

At the beginning of October 2019 we were approached by Tony and Ara to ask if we would be interested to assist with a quotation to work with them on their new build project in the village of Stoke Row, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire and were made aware that the project would be featured on the Grand Designs television show. Tony explained that they were at the stage of the build where they required waterproofing to the main roof as soon as possible due to being let down by their chosen roofer and the fact that the rain was relentless and heavy, making progress impossible.

 We visited site to carry out an initial survey and following discussions proposed the Triflex ProTect/ProDetail cold applied PMMA resin roofing system & Triflex ProTerra Quartz balcony product due to the complexity of the roof, balconies and fascia bands. The benefits of using the Triflex products was the extremely quick curing times of the PMMA resins and the fact that it is a single layer product therefore greatly reducing installation times and most importantly that the waterproofing forms a completely seamless waterproofing solution that can be laid to 0˚ c which was relevant as winter was upon us.

Despite Tony and Ara’s best efforts to cover the large and complex roof area with plastic sheeting the weather was winning the battle and after serious consideration the decision was made to erect a temporary roof ‘tin hat’ scaffold. Once the scaffold had been erected we were instructed to proceed. Our installers Simon and Darren commenced works towards the end of November 2019 and completed the main roof just before Christmas.

The second phase of the waterproofing works started at the end of October 2021 when the lower level flat roof, balcony and fascia band areas were ready for the installation of the Triflex with works completing just before Christmas 2021.

We are genuinely grateful to have had the opportunity to have met and worked with Tony and Ara on their fantastic and challenging environmentally friendly home and wellness retreat set in the woodlands of Stoke Row. To have been part of a project that was featuring on the Grand Designs TV show was an additional bonus and very exciting for all involved.

Below are a few kind words from Tony and Ara,

"We faced a challenging situation during the early stages of our self-build project when the original roofing company we selected dropped out at the last minute. With the house partially built and a flat roof exposed, we were hit by a period of heavy rain that caused significant water ingress, despite our best efforts to keep the elements out with plastic sheeting. It was a stressful time, and finding the right company to step in and solve the problem was crucial. 

Fortunately, we found Steve Crumpler and his team at Advanced Roofing Solutions Ltd, who provided us with the perfect solution. The quality of their product, TriFlex, has been outstanding, giving us a durable and completely waterproof roof that we trust for the long term. What truly sets Steve and his team apart, though, was their professionalism and the help they provided in getting us out of such a difficult situation. They worked quickly and efficiently, delivering first-class workmanship and ensuring that every detail was completed to the highest standard. 

Looking back, I wish I had done more thorough research from the beginning and chosen Advanced Roofing from the outset. However, I am incredibly grateful that they came through for us when we needed them the most. I wholeheartedly recommend Steve and his team to anyone in need of high-quality roofing services—they truly are experts in their field."

Tony and Ara

Best wishes to Tony and Ara from Steve and the team at Advanced Roofing Solutions.