Canopy along the west boundary at first floor over level showing (red) ‘internal’ steel and (silver) ‘external’ galvanised steel with (grey) thermal breaks and timber trimmers. Note the cant to the underside of the canopy (soffit) to minimise the visual impact and pre-drilled holes to receive the facia.
Fibreglass to the flat roofs (awaiting coloured top coat) is continuous across the flat roof, over the kerb, and up against the external walls to safeguard against the driving wind and rain regularly experienced on this exposed coastal location. The external walls are clad in a breathable (i.e. vapour open) Elka Strong Board (cream coloured) and Magply MOS board (not shown) where fire resistance is required (along the boundaries).
The full extent of the view is now possible from the second floor with Worthing to the east, the chalk cliffs to the west and the South Downs to the north. The (silver) Alutrix 600 vapour control layer to the flat roof sections seals at laps and joints and around any penetrations to ensure an air and moisture tight barrier. The (white) SIGA Wetguard protects the floor structure from the elements during construction.