Salt Town Contractors (STC) delivered a specialist aluminium rainscreen cladding installation at Seven Oaks, a luxury residential garden room in Alderley Edge, Cheshire.
The project involved the design coordination, specialist fabrication and installation of a bespoke bronze anodised aluminium façade, carefully matched to the property’s existing architectural glazing and metalwork.
Working alongside specialist manufacturing and anodising partners, STC delivered a precision-engineered, secret-fixed rainscreen system, combining technical performance with a distinctive contemporary architectural finish.
Seven Oaks required a high-quality architectural cladding solution that would complement the property’s contemporary design while achieving a consistent bronze appearance across the building envelope.
Inspired by modern Swiss architecture, the design called for clean lines, uninterrupted surfaces and carefully coordinated material finishes.
STC was appointed to deliver the specialist rainscreen cladding package, working closely with the project team to develop a solution that met the required aesthetic and technical specifications.
One of the project’s principal challenges was achieving a consistent anodised bronze finish across the façade, glazing interfaces and associated architectural details.
Anodised aluminium can exhibit variations in colour and appearance depending on the material grade, surface preparation, grain direction and manufacturing process.
To address these challenges, STC coordinated the selection of specialist aluminium materials and worked closely with fabrication and anodising partners to establish a consistent manufacturing approach.
Particular attention was given to panel orientation, folding details, fixing arrangements and the positioning of anodising suspension points to minimise visible marks on completed surfaces.
The bespoke cladding system incorporated J57S/UP-grade aluminium, selected for its suitability for architectural anodising.
Panels, flashings, corner details and associated trims were manufactured using the same specialist alloy to support material consistency throughout the installation.
The components were finished in Anolok 457 bronze, creating a distinctive metallic façade designed to complement the property’s existing windows and doors.
A secret-fixed, ventilated rainscreen arrangement was adopted to maintain the clean architectural appearance, with concealed fixings and carefully detailed panel junctions.
STC installed the specialist aluminium cladding using a carefully coordinated carrier system to achieve accurate alignment, consistent joint spacing and uninterrupted grain direction.
The installation required meticulous setting out and detailed attention to interfaces, corners and architectural features.
Close collaboration with Metal Solutions Ltd and United Anodisers supported the specialist fabrication and finishing requirements.
Through detailed planning, material coordination and precision workmanship, STC delivered the cladding package on programme and within the agreed budget.
The completed Seven Oaks installation provides a distinctive bronze aluminium façade that complements the property’s contemporary architecture.
The anodised finish responds naturally to changing daylight, creating subtle variations in tone while maintaining a coordinated appearance across the building.
The completed works were signed off without defects, meeting the client’s architectural expectations and technical requirements.
Seven Oaks demonstrates STC’s specialist expertise in bespoke rainscreen cladding, combining material knowledge, technical coordination and precision installation to deliver high-quality architectural building envelopes.
