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The Murdoch Sponsors Award 2024, sponsored by
Midland Lead Ltd.
This category is for a project of excellence of under 5
tonnes, (e.g., bay window, small flat roof) in lead installed
with skill and technical precision.
The Murdoch Award 2024 – sponsored by Sand Cast
Conservation Lead Ltd. The Winner: Manor House
Jackson & Dix Roofing Ltd.
The project on the Manor House near Wells was
completed in February 2024. The team undertook the
entire roofing package, including bespoke designs for the
fully leaded dormers and a distinctive hipped feature roof.
The project required around 20 tonnes of lead, with all
leadwork completed in accordance with LCA specifications. They employed various lead details, such as flat and
pitched lead bays and welted lead cladding.
The Winner: NRA Roofing & Flooring Services Ltd –
Liverpool University
The existing lead canopy had multiple failures and was
restored in-keeping with the style of this historic building.
Code 6 lead was installed along with a fully ventilated
eave and flashing system. This work was completed with
custom-made ogee style lead guttering.
Murdoch Award 2024 Finalists:
King’s College – Norfolk Sheet Lead Ltd (below)
Murdoch Sponsors Award Finalists 2024:
Greyfriars Roofing Ltd – Craighead Farm
A builiding of historic significance –
AR Lead Specialist Ltd (below)
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