Robust roofing for The Goods Yard regeneration

Langley’s HM-30 Paratech roofing system has played a key role in ensuring durability and sustainability at a pivotal development in Stoke.  

As part of the wider regeneration efforts at the heart of Stoke’s evolving urban landscape, The Goods Yard project is a pivotal development within the Stoke Station Masterplan. Located alongside the Trent and Mersey Canal, this ambitious rejuvenation work aims to transform a tired industrial area into a thriving micro-neighbourhood. The Goods Yard consists of 174 design-led, build-to-rent apartments and, with a 30-month project timeline, the roof needed to be completed to a high standard, on schedule, and within budget.  

Working in close collaboration with Main Contractor Bowmer + Kirkland and roofing contractors Advanced Roofing, Langley provided a roofing solution that met the specific requirements of this newbuild residential development.  

In response to Bowmer + Kirkland’s preference for a hotmelt waterproofing solution, Langley proposed its HM-30 Paratech system – a fully bonded, purpose-developed system for newbuilds. The HM-30 Paratech system offers a BBA-certified durability statement of ‘the service life of the roof’, making it an ideal choice for a project where performance and longevity were paramount.  

The system’s speed of installation was also a key consideration. Langley’s second-generation hotmelt offered considerable time savings over its first-generation counterparts, helping the project adhere to its tight construction schedule without compromising on quality. As the project moved forward, the use of HM-30 Paratech allowed the roofing work to be completed on time, despite the complexities associated with the development’s rapid timeline.  

Sustainable and cost-effective roofing  

The thermal performance of the roofing system was another critical factor not just for the client and build, but longer term for the residents occupying the homes. With help from Langley’s roofing solution, The Goods Yard achieves a U-value of 0.2W/m²K. Aligning with broader sustainability goals, the building offers numerous advantages for future residents such as enhanced living comfort, financial savings from lower energy bills, and a positive environmental impact due to reduced energy consumption and a lower carbon footprint. 

Langley also provided an Independent Insurance Backed Guarantee (IBG) for additional peace of mind. This provides an extra layer of assurance, ensuring that the value of the original guarantee is maintained for the entire duration, regardless of the trading status of either the installing roofing contractor or Langley. That level of assurance was essential to Bowmer + Kirkland, who wanted to be certain that the building’s roof would stand the test of time.  

Collaboration and technical support  

The successful delivery of The Goods Yard relied on working closely with Bowmer + Kirkland, with each partner bringing their own expertise to the table. Mark Lambkin, Contracts Manager at Bowmer + Kirkland, says: “We use hot melt on the majority of our schemes. It’s a tried and tested solution to what we found to be a problematic part of the building. We felt Langley’s offering was the more robust of the options available and we were happy to collaborate with them.”   

Connor Wignall, Senior Estimator at Advanced Roofing, says: “After previous successful installations of Langley’s HM-30 Paratech, it was a natural progression to use the system again on this project. The adaptability of product helped us overcome sequencing issues on the project and keep in line with programme and cost restrictions. We had several awkward details to overcome. The fact that Langley have a cold applied liquid waterproofing product compatible with bituminous waterproofing that doesn’t affect the IBG really came into its own. This, coupled with Langley’s regular site visits and reports meant the project delivered a quality install that was handed over to Bowmer + Kirkland within the required timeframe.’’ 

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