Listed below are some of the contracts, which C.E.L. have undertaken in the last two to three years. This schedule includes mainstream commercial projects through to some of Great Britain's most recognised built heritage and shows clearly the ability of C.E.L. to undertake vastly diverse construction requirements whilst still producing finished projects to an unarguable quality.

During the 6 week summer recess C.E.L. were requested to undertake the task of replacing the lead gutters, flat roofs and dormers along with hips and ridging to the slate roofing. The first part of this project was to get the 70 Tons of lead stripped back to the Peterborough factory for recasting. Whilst this was being undertaken a team of carpenters were busy replacing the substrate so ensuring that all leadwork was replaced in accordance with B56915.

Extending one of the countries sporting schools of excellence to give more accommodation required, a robust yet sympathetic structure for the Oxford skyline. Copper roofing was chosen and C.E.L. were instructed to install 1500m2 of standing seam natural copper on a ply substrate along with a 100m2 pyramid roof with traditional details on a warm roof, build up of Foamglass®, again a material C.E.L. are recognised as an installer of. Copper rainwater goods were also chosen to ensure a maintenance free and aesthetically pleasing completion.

Main contracting at its most complicated was the statement made at the topping out ceremony. The building was to be constructed in the busy city centre and was surrounded by local bus routes which carried the morning commuters and the daily shoppers. All 120 Tons of milled lead sheet used in this Feng Shui designed project had to be delivered into site out of normal working hours and be lifted to the working area with the use of mobile cranes and pure manpower. With 75% of the leadwork being installed to pitches of 70 degrees to vertical the project was completed within the programme and was directly mention in the many editorial features written about the project on its completion. The project went on to be featured in the Lead Contractors Association Directory for its excellence in construction.

Modern value engineer required that the first new school to be built in Peterborough for many years must be of a very low maintenance. Zinc roofing was chosen to cover the 2100m2 of mono duo and pyramid roofs along with all fascias and soffits. This design now means the roof installed with a minimum life expectancy of over 60 years will also have zero maintenance, a subject that tiled roofs and other fascias can never proclaim. The project has been so well received by the Hampton Development Team that already other buildings are being earmarked for the same system.

In new construction terms this 3500m2 of lead roofing was one of the biggest schemes undertaken in recent years. C.E.L. were instructed to install the roof construction from the steel frame upwards. Firstly installing lining trays by TAC® in lengths up to 18m then a fully supported deck was fixed down offering the roof shapes and details required by the Architect and B56915, the British Standard for Leadwork. The conclusion of the works resulted in the presentation of the Year 2000 Lead Award for Modern Applications. An excellent achievement when considering the 12 month duration and the shear scale of the project.

A stately Home built in the mid 1700's it was eventually left to become derelict after the Canadian Air Force left after World War II. In 1996 the property was brought by a consortium to develop it into a national art gallery. Removing what was left of the lead roofing C.E.L. used this to remake the sand cast lead in their Peterborough factory before commencing the fixing of 90 tons of code 7 & 8 lead to the flat roofs, pediments and gutters.

Arguably the capitals largest and most ornate copper dome. Constructed in 1898, C.E.L. were required to attend interviews and offer samples prior to our commission for the replacement of copper. With a contracts window restricted to a maximum of six months due to the Regent Street Christmas lights, no room was allowed for error and the quality was not to be forsaken either. To ensure the works were achieved C.E.L. programmed two teams to undertake the works, one being site based and one factory based pre-fabricating the decorative dormers and numerous finials along with factory fabricated pieces. Our conclusion is that of great achievement and satisfaction that the new works are better than originally installed and we trust will last longer than the original 100 years.

This seventh phase in the expansion program of works dealt with the fifth to seventh floor and external facade of Newcastle's premier retail outlet. Combining traditional cladding to the facade with architecturally designed covering to show turrets C.E.L. were commended by the founding partner of William Nimmo, for the highest standard of leadwork he had been involved with. C.E.L. also achieved completion of the project within the very restricted program that Laings were offered by their client to undertake this £20m refit.

The re-roofing of a working court meant that a very tight programme and night working were the only options allowable for this 60 tonne sand cast lead project. Fortunately working under temporary roofs C.E.L. were able to relay the existing flat roofs, gutters and hips and ridge without concern for weather conditions but always mindful of the very high standard required for a building that was under the watchful eye of both Government and English Heritage.

The most recent extension to what must be the countries most widely known museum was undertaken within the confines of the building footprint its self and meant that all of the 10 meter plus stainless steel trays used in the roofing system had to be formed at roof level as no other access was viable. Covering the area of the museum that was to hold fabrics from the ages the integrity of the roof was imperative and an impressive multi-layer of weathering membranes was produced to ensure that for this 25 degree half moon shaped roof water ingress would never be a concern to the internal area of this building.

This impressive copper dome, which stands in the grounds of the stately home on the banks of the Thames in Buckinghamshire, was completely restructured and recovered after having seen some of this countries most important scenes. The hardwood timbers were in very good order in general but there was still repairs to be undertaken to the principle rafters and areas of top timbers before replacement of the roof sheets and bossed copper hips with 600mm diameter hand bossed ball could be undertaken. Completion came with the installation of the copper gutters and downpipes which were used to stop run-off staining the soft limestone construction.

This residential development on the bank of the Thames could not be further in design from the immense feature of the Millennium Dome the shadow of which it stands in. Combining pitched roofs with flat and traditional valleys with bespoke high flow gutter systems we hope that this AME 316 Terne Coated Stainless Steel roofing system will out last the millennium dome 10 fold and most certainly will not require the maintenance that is required for a tent, even a titanium one.

One of this countries most notable privately owned heritage buildings requested the services of C.E.L. to replace 40 tons of there lead roofing using sand cast lead which had been recast using their salvaged lead sheet. Working under National Trust guidelines every detail of the leadwork was either hand bossed or completely removed from the building to ensure the fabric of the building was never put into jeopardy. Using the traditional hollow roll system to the flat roof area and timber roll to the decorative features the roof was fully designed by C.E.L. in conjunction with the architect to ensure that all work was carried out to Lead Sheet Association guidelines whilst showing sympathy to the historical value of the building.

Pembroke Docks can be found in one of the furthest points of South Wales and has until recent years held a vast history of Merchant and Naval history. With the parting of such entities the buildings usage soon altered and required weathering from the harsh Atlantic winds whipping up the salt water which eroded the stonework. In answer to this C.E.L. were contracted to carryout weathering to cornices, pediments, parapet gutters and walls along with the many flat roofs that were incorporated in the welsh slate roofs. Working to the guidelines set out by the PSA, C.E.L. used some 35 tons of milled lead sheet in codes 6,7 & 8 to ensure that these government buildings would be protected to serve the nation for many years to come.

During a twelve month period C.E.L. were responsible for the removal and reinstatement of this structural roof and some 200 tons of lead sheet. Working under the terms of a secure government contract, up to 15 of C.E.L.'s skilled tradesmen carried out the installation of some 3,SOOm2 Code 7 lead along with 130 dormers and nearly a mile of 1200mm wide cornice. All of the works were carried out under the design guidance of the C.E.L. Management.

Removing this 120 year old sand cast lead sheet from the 60° pitched roof of the NE Transept was only part of the challenge. With winds blowing at almost unstoppable speeds from the North, it was imperative C.E.L. replaced the 8 tons of sand cast lead sheet as quickly as possible whilst ensuring the history of quality workmanship on the Minster was not overlooked. Using a hollow roll system running into parapet gutters, the new installation was carried out to the highest standard.

These are but a few of the contracts that C.E.L. have undertaken and can be supported by many others with contract values from £500 upwards, with a client base from local contractors to English Heritage and British Embassies world wide. Should you wish to see more or require contact names for the projects listed please do not hesitate to contact us.

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