In order for you to plan your capital works programs effectively you will need to obtain stock condition information. This can only be kept updated accurately by carrying out field surveys.

This is where our knowledge and expertise can assist you.

We operate a national service of experienced area technical managers that can assist you to ensure your stock is up to DHS & HHSRS standards.

We also offer budget costing so future funding and/or investment can be identified and planned.

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A ‘single source’ solution can be more beneficial and will benefit the customer as this provides a more efficient supply chain. The ‘single source’ solution also helps in reducing turnaround times and overall costs.

Another major benefit is the guarantee of material working well together and to a higher, tested standard. For example, Alumasc Roofing Systems can provide the full system from vapour control layer to the cap sheet, whereas sourcing the various system components from a multitude of suppliers can cause unforeseen problems when obtaining warranties.

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Both guarantees and warranties are legally binding contracts. This means there is no way a manufacturer could refuse to fix your problem if it falls within the terms and conditions of the agreement.

Alumasc offers an unrivalled and comprehensive choice of extended warranties of up to 35 years covering both product and installation.

A range of Alumasc backed warranties are available, supported by public and product liability insurances with a total indemnity limit of £50 million.

Third party insurance backing giving cover against latent product defects is available via PRA regulated insurance brokers subject to independent final inspection, documented compliance with an agreed maintenance schedule and pre-payment of the relevant premium.

NB: Warranties are only offered on waterproofing projects that have been installed by Alumasc Registered Contractors in accordance with the relevant project specification, codes of practice and Alumasc installation instructions ruling at the time of application.

Our customers understand the importance of warranties when it comes to roofing systems due to the fact that the costs of replacements and repairs can be extremely high. Alumasc aim to provide their customers with a high level of peace of mind.

For further information relating to warranties for your specific project please contact us at our St Helens office or speak to your local Area Manager directly.

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To reduce both cost and disruption it is essential to select a system that will offer robust long-term performance. It’s also advisable to select a system that can adapt to future changes such as the introduction of new plant on the roof for sustainability benefits for example.

20 year warranties are commonplace but these can be increased up to 35 years for complete Alumasc system applications comprising of the full roofing system build-up and insulation along with all of the associated accessories such as rooflights, trims, outlets, aluminium copings etc.

Independent insurance backing for up to 20 years is available from Alumasc on selected projects and systems.

Five yearly post-installation inspections can be provided under our Alumasc Promise Warranty that is also available on selected projects. This ensures the additional security of regular maintenance and continuity of waterproof integrity throughout the warranty period.

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The key to a roof refurbishment to an existing roof is to be able to offer a solution that caters for the needs of those that are currently working within the building.

Approved and qualified contractors

In order for the selected roofing systems to be installed to the highest of standards and to prevent roof failures it is imperative to ensure that the installers are fully trained for the specific roofing system they are installing.

If the roofing system is installed by registered contractors this ensures that all processes used are within the official criteria thus qualifying the roof system with a comprehensive warranty.

Alumasc Roofing Systems have registered contractors that can provide the highest levels of installation available – with warranties of up to 40 years we can provide the highest levels of peace of mind.

Avoid hot works where necessary

To eliminate the potential fire hazard of gas torching techniques associated with high performance bituminous membranes (and to comply with insurance requirements) the safe option would be to select flame-free application in the vicinity of combustible materials. Methods include using self-adhesive or thermo-adhesive membranes which avoid direct flame contact with the substrate. Cold-applied liquid systems can be used for sensitive detailing areas and also complete roof areas if desired.

Avoid bad odours and fumes

To avoid the creation of bitumen fumes and to avoid the use of solvents in sensitive or restricted areas, self-adhesive membranes requiring only minimal hot-air welding may be installed, or alternatively, solvent free, low odour cold-applied liquids may be used.

This is especially prudent when working within schools, hospitals and some built up office areas.

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An initial discussion to understand your requirements is crucial to the success of the project/scheme.

Obtaining information on historical defects and resident issues are also major factors. Stakeholder information regarding leaseholders and tenants can also be of great value.

Understanding their circumstances and gaining their trust and support is often vital to the success of a project.

We can advise you of current and upcoming legislative requirements such as energy improvements through improved insulation.

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SURVEY

The initial purpose of our survey is to establish the current condition of the existing waterproofing and substrates. Core samples are taken during the survey to provide factual and accurate information.

Based on our findings we can establish whether the existing waterproofing system should be removed or overlaid.
Items such as drainage, substrate suitability, abutments, flashings etc. will all be inspected so an accurate, comprehensive scope of work can be created. This will help with providing cost transparency.

REPORT

This will detail all our findings, highlighting existing defects and the results of the core samples taken. The report concludes with a summary of our findings and recommendations moving forward.

We also suggest works to associated items such as lightning conductors, abutment detailing and edge protection etc.

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Bridgend County Borough Council’s 40 year-old Celtic Court building got a valuable new lease of life when a fully integrated Alumasc waterproofing system was installed – along with multiple products from Alumasc Exterior Building Products; external wall insulation and render from Alumasc Facades; and rainwater goods from Alumasc Rainwater.

The Local Authority renovated the building, for use in partnership with other Public Bodies, after the old waterproofing system had deteriorated significantly over the years and received multiple ad hoc repairs to extend its serviceable life. Bridgend Council selected Alumasc and their Carmarthen-based registered contractor, Central Roofing, to provide an effective, long term refurbishment solution by waterproofing the roof areas of the building.

Central Roofing completely removed the existing waterproofing system back to the deck where repairs were carried out to the concrete & screed.

They installed a new Euroroof vapour barrier to provide some immediate protection against the elements and fitted Alumasc PIR insulation, incorporating tapered gutters, to help the roof drain better. A fully engineered insulated felt render system was then laid, onto which they applied a non-penetrative Aluminium capping system.

New Aluminium rainwater downpipes were also installed, and the waterproofing project was completed when Central Roofing applied the Euroroof waterproofing system – which comprised a felt underlay and Euroroof MG3/4 capping sheet, which came with a 25-year System warranty.

Bridgend County Borough Council’s Paul Avo said: “Alumasc and their installer, Central Roofing, have been excellent throughout. The thoroughness of their initial site survey and the design solution they proposed were impressive, and the quality of the work undertaken was first-rate”.

Alumasc’s market leading Swisslab External Wall Insulation was used to provide the exterior walls with a highly efficient insulated system and final finish. The combination of these various Alumasc products gave Alumasc the opportunity to provide the full envelope, single source package for this project.

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A new Alumasc Euroroof waterproofing system has been installed on nine refurbished roof areas at Brownmead Primary Academy, providing an effective long-term solution for this Junior and Infant school in Shard End, Birmingham.

Following numerous historic patchwork repairs to the school’s previous waterproofing system, Educational Support Services West Midlands (ESSWM) commissioned Alumasc to perform a detailed site survey of all flat roof areas. The resulting Roof Condition Report stated that the original system integrity was seriously compromised, with high levels of entrapped moisture identified within the insulation to the main roof area. Varying levels of deterioration across the roof areas were recorded and clear recommendations for how these would be addressed were given within the site specific specification.

ESSWM appointed approved installer Clarendon Roofing to refurbish 1,200m2 of existing roof areas with Alumasc’s Euroroof BUR (built-up roof) waterproofing system, to deliver high-performance waterproofing and a fully engineered Cut to falls insulation scheme. All internal drainage locations were also to be refurbished with the Roof Pro PRODRAIN refurbishment RWO (Rain Water Outlet), to ensure effective water management was maintained throughout. The waterproofing system also included the refurbishment of the original roof lights with Alumasc Type A Roof lights – to provide a fully Part L2B compliant system.

The first step was the complete strip and removal of the deteriorated waterproofing system from the concrete screed beneath. Appropriate surface preparation to the screed was then undertaken prior to the installation of the Euroroof Torchtite Vapour Control Layer; providing immediate protection against water ingress into the main hall, classrooms and kitchen below.

Areas identified as suitable for “up-grade” received necessary preparation works and surface conditioning, prior to the application of the proposed specification.
The Alumasc Cut to falls scheme was designed to enhance and overcome the existing design falls to each respective roof area. The design brief for the drainage plan was to utilise the existing drainage locations, remove standing water from all roof areas and meet the target u-value of an average 0.18W/m2K.

Clarendon Roofing then applied the Euroroof waterproofing system, which comprised a Hi Ten Universal Torch-applied underlay and Euroroof MG4 capping sheet.

During the material installation the areas of potential risk, up-stand to cladded elevations, were identified and detailed in a “Flame Free” manner to mitigate potential risk – as set out in the Alumasc “Flame Free” policy document.

Effective planning and teamwork was essential, as all of the work had to be completed without disrupting the functioning of this junior and primary school for 4-11 year old children from the Shard End and Castle Bromwich areas of Birmingham.

ESSWM Managing Partner Scott Timmins commented:

“From the outset, Alumasc have been excellent. The thoroughness of their initial site survey and the design solution they proposed were impressive, and the quality of the work undertaken by their approved installer, Clarendon Roofing, was first-rate”.

Mr Ashley Winters, Head Teacher at Brownmead Primary Academy added: “I am delighted we now have a brand new waterproofing system which will help protect the school from the elements for years to come. Importantly, even though some of the work had to be undertaken during term time, there was no material disruption to the safe and efficient running of our school either”.

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Vista is a stunning new residential development, situated directly opposite the Grade II Listed Battersea Park.

Built on the former QVC/Marco Polo House site, the two contemporary residential buildings – 16 stories in height will provide 457 residential units consisting of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments, duplexes and penthouses, many of which are dual aspect, together with 864.4 sq m (9,304 sq ft) commercial space.

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Designed to minimise their mass and bulk, the buildings step back to create an organic and curvilinear built form, this also allows for generous terraces, private amenity spaces and infinity style planted edge treatment rarely found in London. The buildings are also arranged on the site to open the development to the park, whilst surrounding two large green communal courtyards.

Designed to Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4, the scheme meets the Mayor’s London Housing Design Guidance. Blackdown Green Roof systems are to be installed to help meet the scheme’s sustainable design criteria.

Due to the high quality and prestigious nature of this development Berkeley Homes not only required a robust waterproofing system that has an excellent history and long standing reputation, but also a high level of technical information and support throughout the design process.

Berkeley Homes looked at a number of waterproofing solutions, Alumasc provided a Hydrotech installation demonstration on a small rig on site in order for Berkeley Homes’ Technical and Commercial to compare against other systems. They decided to use Hydrotech because of the robust system, especially at detailing, the product’s history of having zero failures to date in over 50 years and the fact that the Hydrotech system can be installed on a zero falls slab.

David Heylin of Berkeley Homes says:

“Berkeley Homes required a tried and tested waterproofing system to utilise throughout the whole project as well as one that would last the lifetime of the structure of the building. Alumasc’s Hydrotech system met this requirement and between their registered contractor Tilbury Contracts and Alumasc‘s technical team a first rate level of service has been provided throughout the design and installation process thus far.”

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