Repair and Refurbishment to the aisle roofs of the former St Matthews Church, Hull

The St. Matthew's Enterprise Project is a Community Led Local Development project, funded in part from the European Regional Development Fund. CLLD activity is funded through European Structural and Investment Funds.

Giroscope Limited acquired the freehold of the former St Matthew's Church in 2018. Our Community Led Local Development project will bring the building back into use as a community enterprise hub providing both offices and work spaces, and other areas for community use.

Giroscope Ltd are inviting tender responses from qualified roofers to undertake the following:

1. Repair and refurbish the aisle roofs (approx. 292m2) to consist of (subject to contractor's advice):

-existing slates carefully removed repaired and reused

-installation of new 25x50mm timber battens and counter battens as required to provide suitable ventilation for roof structure with insulating breathable membrane (TLX Gold or similar) in between.

• installation of 25mm rigid sarking insulation board above existing timer board planks (if required).
• All to achieve the required U value for roof refurbishment in a Listed Building (0.70W/m2K)

Due to the listed nature of the building, it is not possible to insulate on the underside of the aisle roofs as that would cover up the existing timber planks, which are an important heritage feature of the building. It is therefore necessary to carefully remove the existing slates and insulate above the existing timber plank boards.

It may be necessary to raise the aisle roofs slightly in install the 25mm PIR installation board above the existing timber board planks. In that case, eaves tiles will need to be adjusted to drain into existing gutter. Trial strategy to be tested and approved on site before works to roof commence.

2. The installation of 20no. 780mm x 1180mm conservation style rooflights.

To apply please complete to attached Invitation to Tender document and return by email to CLLD@giroscope.org.uk by the deadline outlined.

Planning Reference: - 21/01201/FULL | Change of use from church to mixed use community facility, including cafe, business/workshop space, meeting and teaching room, event space, education zone, community market.