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Kemper System provides odourless roofing solution for Kent schools
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wo schools in Kent will be making a more watertight start to the new term thanks to roof refurbishment projects using
Kemper System’s solvent-free Kemperol 2K-PUR waterproofing system. St Columba’s Catholic Boys’ School in
Bexleyheath and Ashford Oaks Primary School in Ashford have both invested in upgrades to their roofs, installed by specialist roofing contractor, Capital Roofing. A 14-week programme at St Columba’s has
involved overlaying the entire existing roof surface with a warm roof build up from Kemper System to improve the building’s thermal performance and provide effective waterproofing. Capital Roofing used the existing mineral felt
and spray applied rubber surface as a vapour control layer, making minor repairs and preparing the surface before installing Kemper System’s PIR insulation board.
Kemper System’s Kemperol 2K-PUR odourless,
solvent free waterproofing system was then used to complete the roof overlay scheme. Capital Roofing applied Kemper System’s D primer before applying the cold-applied liquid resin. The system’s reinforcement fleece was cut to size and shape on site to ensure accurate detailing around skylights, gutter details and curbs. The resin was applied in a single wet-on-wet process before the system was allowed to cure, creating a tough, flexible monolithic membrane that cannot delaminate and bonds directly to the substrate.
Kingspan OPTIM-R checks in at Premier Inn
Visitors to Harrogate’s International Centre now don’t have far to go for a good night’s sleep thanks to the construction of an adjoining Premier Inn, featuring Kingspan’s OPTIM-R Roofing System. To maintain drainage, a wide channel was incorporated into the building’s flat roof. At
18 metres long and over a metre wide, it was essential that this was properly insulated while still providing the required fall. Subcontractor Protech Roofing therefore installed the Kingspan OPTIM-R Roofing System. David McLean, managing director from Protech Roofing, commented:“We found the Kingspan OPTIM-R panels lightweight and easy to handle and we were able to get them laid quickly following the plan provided by Kingspan Insulation’s technical team.”
01544 387 384
www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk/optim-r
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architectsdatafile.co.uk is a one-stop source for all the latest press releases providing any visitor with access to information about products and services that they may require. From the website, you can find links to digital issues that have live links to advertisers’ sites, as well as daily email alerts to keep you as informed as possible.
www.architectsdatafile.co.uk At Ashford Oaks Primary School, the recently
completed scheme involved the roofs to the school’s main hall and adjoining classrooms. It is the second project to be completed by Capital Roofing at the school as part of a phased programme and follows the success of a scheme to renew the roof areas above the kitchen, dining hall and reception area using Kemperol 2K-PUR. The project was carried out while the school was
fully operational and Kemper System’s solvent free Kemperol 2K-PUR provided significant advan- tages because it is both odourless and suitable for overlay directly onto the existing single ply surface. Following installation of the Kemperol 2K-
PUR, maintenance walkways were added, with Capital Roofing using Kemper System’s TC resin and quartz aggregates, followed by a sealant, to create an anti-slip surface in designated areas.
019 254 45532
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Axter waterproofing at Centenary Quay
Axter Ltd is proud to have provided the waterproofing for Centenary Quay, Crest Nicholson’s vibrant development on Southampton’s waterfront, including 102 apartments with high rise penthouse flats, retail and commercial space. Built by Willmott Dixon, phase three of the regeneration incorporated a bio-diverse living roof as well as amenity space built above a Morrisons supermarket. With fully accessible amenity gardens including a flowing water feature, it was vital a robust specification was delivered. Axter provided all the waterproofing for the devel- opment, utilising its Wilotekt Plus system on the podium, to deliver a reliable waterproofing system robust enough to accommodate the water feature and fully accessible amenity space above. Axter also developed a bespoke bio-diverse living roof specification to complement the natural coastal surroundings. This included specially selected grass and flower species, chosen for their ability to withstand windy coastal conditions. When established, these plants will provide shelter and forage to a range of invertebrates and birds. Axter worked alongside horticulture specialists and substrate and seed providers to ensure all elements of the roof complied with the Bio-Diversity Design Report for the development.
01473 724 056
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