SOPREMA provides double roofing solution

SOPREMA’s waterproofing roof systems were specified in the construction of Cheltenham Place in Salford, Greater Manchester. Constructed by Bridgestone Construction, with W Hughes & Son as the roofing contractor and Leach Rhodes Walker as the architect, Cheltenham Place will provide high-quality accommodation for students within the city.  

SOPREMA worked with W Hughes and Son to identify, specify and install the Duoflex SP waterproofing system, which complied with the building’s specific roof performance requirements. The speed of application was a major influencing factor in product specification, and a key attribute of Duoflex SP.  

There was also a requirement to provide a full waterproofing and insulation solution for the higher tiers of the building, but due to inaccessibility for a bitumen boiler, SOPREMA was tasked with providing an alternative solution. DUO HT was specified as a great alternative to Duoflex SP, without the need for a boiler, or having any impact on cost to the client. 

SOPREMA’s Alex Goodyear said: “It was fairly obvious from the outset that we would be unable to take a boiler to the higher stories, so we needed a solution for these areas with the same performance as Duoflex SP without the client having to factor in a change in pricing. The DUO HT system suited this perfectly, which enabled us to commence with the installation with a clear design plan for all stories. Additionally, the same 30-year warranty was maintained across both products, which was another key factor in its specification.”  

Sustainability is always a key consideration for modern buildings. The Sopra XPS insulation used has a bronze Cradle to Cradle certificate, which dictates that every raw material that is used in a product must be reusable. 

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