LiquiTEC solves detailing challenges in Basildon project

Selecting the most appropriate waterproofing system for a flat roof can be difficult, particularly when working in awkward areas and potentially problematic situations. There was no exception when it came to the refurbishment of Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital’s roof.

The existing roof was failing in multiple areas with the hospital also needing 80 rooflights replaced. The rooms below included operating theatres, drug refrigeration and x ray clinics, meaning the plant couldn’t be turned off or raised, and many of the AC units and boilers had to be left running. Certain areas had to be repaired before others and detailing under and around the plant that could not be raised was almost an impossible task.

To help overcome these challenges, Bauder LiquiTEC was used for the areas around the plant, meaning the contractors could ensure a watertight seal with quick application, allowing them to complete the remainder of the roof using reinforced bitumen membrane, and meet the tight project deadline of 12 weeks.

Bauder’s cold liquid applied LiquiTEC range has systems for warm, inverted, green and cold roof roofing applications as well as terrace, balcony and walkways. Using proven, fast curing PMMA technology, the full waterproofing systems are reinforced with a polyester fleece and are applied wet on wet. This application method, coupled with the fast and controlled chemical cure of the waterproofing, allows roof areas to be fully waterproofed in a few hours.