Challenge
Built in the heart of Epsom, Auckland in 1926, the original concrete tiles on the roof of the St Georges Anglican Church were in dire need of replacement; not only for durability and waterproofing reasons, but as much for the health of the congregation seeing the tiles contained asbestos.
The client - Heritage New Zealand, BSM Group Architects and Auckland City Council, worked collectively in search of an appropriate replacement roof system. It was imperative to the client that the materials selected preserved the building’s period architectural flavour for another 100 years. Discussions took place as to whether concrete tiles should be re-selected, or slate, or even corrugated iron; all eventually being vetoed due to, stress on the roof structure (concrete and slate) or lack of authentic aesthetic (steel). It wasn’t until the client sought the assistance of Viking Roofspec that they learned about our eco-alternative to slate roofing – Viking EcoStar.
