Case Study - Gemini - Redrow Cardiff

FORTICRETE'S GEMINI IS TILE OF CHOICE FOR REDROW HOMES

Forticrete's innovative Gemini roof tile has been specified by Redrow Homes South Wales as the tiling solution of choice on its new 'Heritage Collection' range of homes.

First introduced in 2008, Redrow Homes' 'Heritage Collection' is a series of 34 different homes, available in brick and render, which have been inspired by the arts and crafts movement of the 1920s and 1930s.

Steve Ingham, Senior Projects Co-ordinator at Redrow Homes South Wales, commented: "Forticrete was originally one of two roof tile companies specified for the project, but it soon became evident that they were by far the most pro-active, particularly when it came down to stock, product range, colour range and customer service. For us, Forticrete was the only choice for our exciting new Heritage Collection.

"Its Gemini tile enables us to achieve an aesthetically pleasing traditional finish on our homes, while reducing our carbon footprint - a great combination. We are extremely happy with the results."

Now used across all Redrow Homes South Wales 'Heritage Collection' sites, Forticrete's Gemini interlocking plain tiles have been specifically designed to replicate the look and feel of traditional plain tiles, therefore maintaining the appearance of a traditional plain tile roof. They have 40% less CO2 emissions per m2 roof and improved coverage, using less tiles per m2 making it a much more cost effective solution.

As well as being extremely energy efficient, these next generation roofs tiles are aesthetically pleasing, easy-to-install and high in quality. They have been specifically designed as interlocking tiles which are just 270mm x 337mm overall, yet because of a carefully judged central groove and innovative 'double cambered' design, they have the appearance of two traditional plain tiles side by side when laid, effectively laying two tiles at a time.

They feature increased tile strength and an even stronger, tighter interlock as standard and because they are easy to install, the cost to lay them is also significantly reduced.

Description: Redrow's Cardiff development using Gemini Roof Tiles

Description: Redrow's Cardiff development using Gemini Roof Tiles