It sits 52 metres above the playing surface and can move forwards and backwards enough to cover the.
New wembley retractable roof.
The roof at wembley is partially retractable and can be moved but doesn t cover the pitch.
By using retractable roof panels which retract to the south it allows as much daylight and ventilation to reach pitch level as possible.
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Contrary to popular belief wembley stadium does not have a retractable roof which covers the playing surface.
There is a retractable roof on top of the ground and the famous wembley arch.
Weighing some 7 000t the roof has a number of retractable edge sections that can be manoeuvred to allow direct sunlight to reach all parts of the grass pitch to allow the pitch to achieve top quality.
The stadium was built by australian firm multiplex at a cost of 798 million 1 2 billion today.
The retractable roof allows the sunlight cover to be monitored and that allows the grass.
Wembley needs significant repairs to its roof that could take at least 10 years to complete.
The faults in a roof built in 2007 first became obvious in 2013 when the sealant on the metal roof.
As you can see it does not cover the pitch and if rain is falling at an angle some guests in level 1 seating may get wet.
The picture above shows the roof in its fully closed position.
The wembley stadium has a movable roof and this depends on a hydraulic system to move the huge cover.
Traditionally built for smaller municipal pool or massive stadiums retractable roofs operable walls and moving buildings are new to the themed entertainment industry.
During concerts if you have standing tickets on the pitch you will be open to the elements.
Two partially retractable roof structures over the east and west end of the stadium can be opened to allow sunlight and aid pitch growth.
It supports the north roof and a sizeable area of the south roof.
The arch itself is not just a cosmetic feature.
It s retractable so that it allows better air circulation and sunshine to the pitch.
The wembley arch and roof.
The 50 000m roof is essential to the operation of the stadium as a sporting and concert venue.
