Roman Catholic Church of St Gabriel, Archway, London

Roof Re-Structure

Abbey Roofing worked with Archway Roman Catholic Church to upgrade the roofing structure and install quality insulation.

The roof of the building was very old and starting to fail, so the Diocese of Westminster instructed Abbey Roofing as one of its approved contractors to carry out the work.

When looking to upgrade the roofing system, we opted for an ICOPAL roofing system due to the high performance of the roofs, especially in terms of weather resistance.

We wanted to ensure a great roof that was going to last for many years to come for the church, and an ICOPAL system fit the bill with its 20-year, FSA-approved insured guarantees.

This means that the church never has to worry about the costs of upkeep for their roof in the next two decades as if anything were to go wrong, the work would be covered, offering peace of mind and financial security to the church.

When we set about upgrading the roof of the church, we took a look at how well-insulated the property was.

The church did not have sufficient insulation, which resulted in a hot, stuffy environment during summer and a very cold space in the winter.

As specified by building regulations – which we always follow stringently – the insulation was deemed unacceptable and in need of replacement. We did so gladly, and the church now benefits from a comfortable temperature for clergy members and patrons year-round.