Hexagon Tower
Bauderflex bituminous waterproofing system
Synopsis
Hexagon Tower is a specialist science and technology facility located in North Manchester. The roofs of the laboratories were experiencing water ingress due to poor original detailing and aged interfaces. Whilst looking to replace the failing roof, the client also wanted to upgrade the insulation to increase the U-value and improve the appearance of the rooftop using a trusted system. Bauder was selected as the supplier due to its comprehensive service offering, which includes detailed report, bespoke specification, project advice and ongoing inspections to ensure a full system guarantee can be issued.
Bauder Building Board
| Project: |
Hexagon Tower |
| Location: |
Manchester |
| Project Type: |
Refurbishment |
| Roof Size: |
6,000m² |
| Client: |
IF Building Consultancy |
| Approved Contractor: |
BBR Roofing |
The specification
Whilst looking to replace the failing roof, the client also wanted to upgrade the insulation to increase the U-value and improve the appearance of the rooftop using a trusted system.
Project challenges
The building was occupied by employees during the works with multiple trades onsite. Bauder provided a system and installation methodology, to keep disruption to a minimum for both the employees within the building and the residents of the surrounding areas. The sensitive nature of the work being carried out within the building meant that mechanical and electrical equipment could not be switched off for more than a few hours at a time.
The result
Elements of the existing roof surface were removed, details modified and then a Bauderflex system incorporating vapour control layer, 120mm PIR FA-TE insulation and two-layer bitumen waterproofing, with a brown finish was installed. BBR Roofing installed the system, finishing the roof area with expertly installed complex detailing around columns, windows and the area protected with a new free-standing guard rail.
System installed
Bauderflex waterproofing system
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1 BauderFLEX K4E
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Torch applied, elastomeric bitumen capping sheet
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2 BauderTEC Sprint DUO
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Self-adhesive bitumen underlayer
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3 BauderPIR FA-TE
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Flatboard insulation faced on both sides with aluminium foil for optimum thermal efficiency
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4 BauderTEC KSD FBS
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Self-adhesive air and vapour control layer with mica finish
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Advocacy
Tom Frankel, Director, IF Building Consultancy:
“Thank you for making this project as seamless as possible. Your continued support has reaffirmed my position that you are the 'go to guys' for flat roofing. A job well done.”