Skyguard Wins SPRA Award for Detailed Roof at Oxford College

🏆 Award-Winning Roofing Project at Oxford New College – Skyguard’s Masterpiece

Our 2023 build at New College Oxford was formally recognised at the SPRA Awards 2024.

We’re thrilled to announce that our work on the Quadrangle Roof at Oxford New College earned us the SPRA Best Detail on a Complex Project award (presented 2024), thanks to our innovative use of single ply membrane and custom hexagonal tiling.

🧱 Project Overview: New College, Oxford

This wasn’t just another flat roof – this was a complex, heritage-sensitive roofing project that required precision, creativity, and years of experience.

📍 Project Highlights:

• 📐 Custom-designed hexagonal tile layout
• 🛠️ Award-winning single ply membrane detailing
• 🏛️ Installed within the historic quadrangle of New College
• 🏆 Best Detail on a Complex Project – SPRA Awards 2024

🔍 What Made It Special?

This Oxford-based project presented both challenges and opportunities.

We worked closely with architects and conservation officers to maintain the building’s historic aesthetic while delivering a modern, weatherproof, low-maintenance flat roofing system.

The result? A perfect fusion of tradition and innovation — with every hexagon tile meticulously cut, placed, and sealed using high-performance single ply materials.

“It’s one of the most detailed roofs we’ve ever done – and one of the most rewarding.”

🏆 The SPRA Best Detail on a Complex Project Award

We were honoured to receive the Best Detail on a Complex Project award at the SPRA Awards 2024, recognising:

• Excellence in installation technique
• Innovation in flat roof design
• Attention to architectural heritage
• Use of sustainable materials

This national award confirms what the project itself already showed: detailed single ply work is where Skyguard does its best work.

🛠️ Why Single Ply Was the Right Choice

For a project of this scale and precision, single ply membrane was essential:

• ✅ Lightweight & flexible for complex shapes
• ✅ Seam-welded for total waterproofing
• ✅ Long-lasting with minimal maintenance
• ✅ Compatible with detailed tiling like custom hexagons

📍 Skyguard – Trusted for Complex Roofing Projects Nationwide

While we’re proud to serve local areas like Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley, Swinton, and Kilnhurst, this award-winning job proves we can deliver on high-profile projects nationwide — even in Grade I listed sites like Oxford.

💬 Final Thoughts

This project at Oxford New College was more than just a roofing job — it was a statement of craftsmanship. We’re proud to have contributed to the legacy of one of the UK’s most prestigious institutions, and to be recognised for our passion for quality roofing.

📞 Got a Challenging Roofing Project?

Whether it’s a heritage site, a detailed extension, or a commercial flat roof — we’re here to help.

📲 Call 07807 815181 for expert advice or to schedule a consultation.

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