STAGE 1

The Hawksbill (Leaning Arched Design)

The 2022 installation of the Barham Bowls Club Roof saw industry experts, Sky Skills Industries Pty Ltd and SkyMaze Industries Pty Ltd join forces on this structure. Requiring meticulous planning and execution, the installation phase is crucial to ensure an outstanding outcome every time. As this project was time sensitive, both teams worked tirelessly to complete the job in a fast yet efficient manner and with the delicate handling the project required.

Creating a unique sawtooth profile, The Hawksbill’s unusual design is achieved using leaning arches and valley cables. The valley cables create the fabric’s final tension, assisting in drainage to gutters and downpipes. The steep angles assist in fabric cleaning and maintenance as the dust and dirt wash off with each rainfall. Adding the translucent roof is a clever way to provide natural light with minimal shadow and provides excellent protection from UV rays, wind, rain and nature’s elements.

Sky Skills recently completed a tensile roof installation at Barham Bowls Club, marking a return to the site after completing Stage 1 in 2022. It was a pleasure to return for Stage 2 and to continue enhancing the club’s facilities. The main challenge was working over the existing green, but Sky Skills managed the installation with precision, ensuring no damage occurred.

The new roof matches the old, extending the sawtooth profile, known as the Hawksbill, achieved through a series of leaning arches and valley cables. These valley cables provide the fabric’s final tension and assist with drainage into strategically placed gutters and downpipes. The steep angles of the design help maintain the fabric’s cleanliness, as rain naturally washes away dust and dirt. Additionally, the translucent material allows natural light to filter through while minimizing shadows, offering excellent UV protection and shielding from wind, rain and other elements. Life is better in the shade, and bowling is better in the shade, too.