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Waterproofing - Castleford Academy

Castleford Academy

Date: April 2013

Our waterproofing division was appointed by Walter West Builders Limited to carry out the roofing refurbishment to 2600m², which was a large percentage of the overall roof areas at Castleford Academy utilising the Tremco Hi-therm system. Project Value £515K.

Project Background

Everlast Group was employed as the specialist subcontractor to deliver the new roof refurbishment scheme.

• The existing roof areas comprised of multiple blocks at varying levels with an existing felt waterproofing system in place together with numerous rooflights.
• The school remained a live environment throughout the duration of the project. This created extensive logistical issues which were overcome by careful planning and management between Everlast, the Main Contractor and the school.
• The system specification was to fully remove all existing waterproofing down to the structural timber deck, remove and replace all rooflights with new and install a new Tremco Hi-therm built-up felt roof system to include new insulation throughout.

Client Benefits

Quality roofing system delivered. Increased U-values due to insulation upgrade together with new triple skin rooflights.

• 20 year material and workmanship Guarantee.
• A high performance solution to meet the client’s specification requirements.
• Quality assured contractor programme ensuring high quality application with the support of the Tremco technical team.
• Project delivered on budget and on time.

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