[Albion] Amex Roof

[Easy 10]

It was only the North and South ends that were originally planned to be turfed. I think the rest was always planned to be translucent.

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Cheers Uter.

Takes me back, that.

 

[Jack Straw]

This is the only picture I can find of the original building with a proposed grass roof. I've circled it. I can't recall any talk of a green roof on either the south or north stands. The picture also shows that indeed these roofs were not going to be "green".
I got this picture from Buckingham's (the company which built the stadium) web site. This was drawn up before the diggers even moved in.

 

[Se20]

You should have used our cladding provider .

 

[Uter]

If I remember correctly, the green roof would have been on the little annex building in the corner of Bennett's field where the proposed hotel would have been. It would have been accessed by a glass walk-way from the actual stadium. There are pictures of the plans for this somewhere but can't find them at the moment.

I remember that building too, but finding any pictures is proving hard.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

A good idea, but that would have prevented a lot of light reaching the pitch which isn't good for strong grass growth.

Well yes, and hey, how the heck would they get a lawn mower up there?

 

[hans kraay fan club]

If I remember correctly, the green roof would have been on the little annex building in the corner of Bennett's field where the proposed hotel would have been. It would have been accessed by a glass walk-way from the actual stadium. There are pictures of the plans for this somewhere but can't find them at the moment.

The 'BUND'

 

[Jack Straw]

Well yes, and hey, how the heck would they get a lawn mower up there?

Flymo!

 

[el punal]

It was only the North and South ends that were originally planned to be turfed. I think the rest was always planned to be translucent.

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I reckon the club missed a trick here. They could have had their own herd of dairy cows to graze on the slopes thus providing milk for those wishing to have tea, coffee and hot chocolate beverages. The cow poo could have used to provide fertiliser for the pitch, or converted into providing the fuel for the floodlights, and better still, to be used to decorate the away dressing for the visit of Crystal Palace.

On match days, instead of a fan zone, have a petting zone for the kids so they could have good pull on the udders. I could go on . . . .

 

[wigman]

Fading was always going to happen and that is not a problem for me.
However, with the roof being translucent it shows all the unsightly muck.
My seat is in the WSU so this is noticeable, however a couple of hours with a jet washer would soon sort this.
While there at it, the police box roof needs a good clean as well.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Flymo!

Lol.

 

[Easy 10]

Ah well. At least we'll have something new to MOAN about at the next fans forum.

 

[Doc Lynam]

Cover the roof in blue solar panels

Absolutely this, but may have been issues from the council at the time, that tit in Lewes.

 

[Uter]

This is the only picture I can find of the original building with a proposed grass roof. I've circled it. I can't recall any talk of a green roof on either the south or north stands. The picture also shows that indeed these roofs were not going to be "green".
I got this picture from Buckingham's (the company which built the stadium) web site. This was drawn up before the diggers even moved in.

Here's one with the green roofs. Presumably this dates from a bit before your photo, prior to the decision to drop the green roofs.

 

[Lankyseagull]

I wonder if Bill Archer's Focus DIY would donate the paint free?

Focus became defunct in 2011.

Always seemed quite poetic to me that the last store to close its doors was in Gillingham.

 

[Easy 10]

Hah, love that one. With the hamster tube on the left.

 

[LowKarate]

We’ve been focusing too much on winning Premier League games and have lost focus on the details which really matter.

Barber Out!

 

[Jack Straw]

Here's one with the green roofs. Presumably this dates from a bit before your photo, prior to the decision to drop the green roofs.

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I take it all back. You can't argue with that!

 

[Pascal Chimbonda's Gloves]

Bountiful fixtures on this one but granted not been aired for a few weeks/months etc.

Believe the club got assurances from the manufacturers re longevity of the colour that weren’t met so unconfirmed but think we got some compo for it.

Unlikely to be changed unless it starts actually biodegrading from all the guano.

"Guano? Now where have I heard that before?"

 

[Superphil]

Grassy roofs

 

[Stat Brother]

Grassy roofs
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and direct access out from the WSU.

No need for a zip wire or waterslide.