TAE/IGY hut - Reroofing

While working to conserve Hillary’s Hut in 2016, the need for a weather-tight long-term roofing solution was identified. The Trust wanted the roofing solution to last a minimum of 35 years but more likely 50 to 60 years. A plan was then developed to overclad the historic roof, meaning the original roof remained intact.

A key feature of the newly restored hut is the aluminium roof, complete with new battens painted in the original bright orange. As if the project itself did not provide enough of a challenge, the team had to work around extreme weather systems that included snow and wind storms that season.

CollectionTAE/IGY hut - During RSHRP Conservation

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2017-18 Hillary's TAE/IGY hut, work task, Mike Burgess recladding roof

2017-18 Hillary's TAE/IGY hut, work task, roof during recladding (023)

2017-18 Hillary's TAE/IGY hut, work task, roof during recladding (013)

2017-18 Hillary's TAE/IGY hut, work task, AHT staff recladding roof (007)

2017-18 Hillary's TAE/IGY hut, work task, AHT's Al Fastier recladding roof

2017-18 Hillary's TAE/IGY hut, work task, AHT staff recladding roof (002)

2017-18 Hillary's TAE/IGY hut, work task, AHT staff recladding roof (001)

2017-18 Hillary's TAE/IGY hut, conservators at work, AHT's Mike Burgess and Al Fastier

2017-18 Hillary's TAE/IGY hut, conservators at work, AHT conservation team members

2017-18 Hillary's TAE/IGY hut, conservators at work, Contract Roofer Mike Burgess

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TAE/IGY hut - Reroofing