Veranda Refurbishment

Old Town Hall Tunbridge Wells

ZAC was approached by a client for veranda refurbishment as part of an ongoing project to restore the old Town Hall in Tunbridge Wells. Our client was intent on restoring the late Georgian building to its former glory, including the veranda and window canopies.

The clear outline of the original canopies could be seen on the building (as shown in the above picture). This original design would need to be replicated, and the new construction would need to be manufactured using traditional materials and methods.

Tunbridge Wells Town Hall showing outline of old canopies

ZAC worked in conjunction with the client who supplied detailed architectural drawings showing what was required.

Tunbridge Wells Town Hall Architectural Drawings

Detailed measuring and templating was then carried out to ensure the original curved zinc canopy profiles could be replicated. Curved mild steel frames were then constructed in ZAC’s factory.

Canopy Design for Tunbridge Wells Town Hall - ZAC

As well as the 50-year warranty from VMZINC, ZAC combines traditional craftsmanship with the latest tin smithing techniques to ensure the longevity of its canopies.

Bespoke sand-cast stanchions for Tunbridge Wells Town Hall from ZAC

As you can see from the below picture, as well as the original canopies, the sand-cast iron work had also been removed, this would need to be reinstated with new bespoke sand-cast stanchions.

Tunbridge Wells Town Hall refurbished balustrade - ZAC

ZAC bespoke stanchions for Tunbridge Wells Town Hall

The new sand-cast stanchion sections were welded together in our factory before being powder-coated. These magnificent new stanchions were then installed onto the refurbished balustrade.

New canopy from ZAC for Tunbridge Wells Town Hall

Continental Flashings for Tunbridge Wells Town Hall

It was decided to use continental-style drip flashings, the preferred solution for historic buildings. This method requires no chasing, thereby preventing damage to the original stonework. Further information is available at https://zac.ltd/continental-drips/

Tunbridge Wells Town Hall Refurbishment of natural curved zinc veranda 1

Another sympathetic refurbishment of a natural curved zinc veranda.

Tunbridge Wells Town Hall Refurbishment of natural curved zinc veranda 2

← Continental Drips

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Veranda Refurbishment

Old Town Hall Tunbridge Wells

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