Armstrong Brooks, Sundolit, Gateshead
Client: Armstrong Brooks, Sundolit, Gateshead| Location: Gateshead | Specification of Work: Roof Refurbishment and Maintenance | Project Length: 8 Weeks
The Project
Armstrong Brooks acquired the building in Felling in poor condition having previously suffered from fire damage. The client instructed contractors to remove the existing asbestos roof prior to Roofclad commencing works. Roofclad’s role in the project was to install a new roof with trimline gutters,10% rooflights, rear gable cladding and all matching flashings; an additional extra was added during the project to install single skin sheets to the front gable.
Client Problems:
When the client took over the building it was in a bad state of repair. The building had suffered from some fire damage prior to the new owners taking it on. The client had the asbestos roof sheets removed and industrial cleaners in prior to Roofclad commencing on the works agreed. The client wanted to increase U-values of the building as well as having a new roof with a warranty lasting up to 25 years. The building would be given a new lease of life that would allow the potential for new clients to take on the lease. The location of the building came with concerns over security, especially as the building was left exposed without a roof on whilst awaiting delivery of roof panels. These concerns were addressed by the client and additional security provisions were put in place.
Solution:
Prior to commencing our works on the new roof we identified that there was an issue with 2no runs of purlins on each slope. The purlins were not fit for purpose and appeared to be bowing and twisting. Due to the specific panels we were to use on the roof it was necessary for all 4no runs of purlins to be replaced. Roofclad installed approximately 1855m² Kingspan Quadcore roof panels consisting of 0.5mm thick Plastisol PVC coated steel external sheet in goosewing grey with a 100mm insulation core. The internal finish was 0.4mm white polyester coated steel. The new roof incorporated new rooflights to 10% of the roof area. The rooflight system installed was the Kingspan KS1000 Safespan 100 with a U-value of 1.6W/m²K. The rear gable end used a similar panel but a slightly lower insulation core of 80mm. Trimline gutters were added to one elevation as well as new canopy covering with translucent sheets and all relevant flashings. The front gable was updated using Firth Steel N1000C 0.5mm plastisol coated sheeting.
