Thomas Buxton School

A 15-year Centech PU roofing system has been installed at Thomas Buxton Primary School, Whitechapel. The existing roof system had reached the end of its serviceable life. The new roof system was installed both during term time and during the winter half-term.

History Of The Project

Thomas Buxton School was built in 1973 and named after a former member of parliament and co-founder of the RSPCE is situated in the heart of Whitechapel, London. This school has 460 pupils and is rated outstanding by Ofsted and has a ‘London Healthy Schools’ award.

The Challenge

Thomas Buxton School was built in 1973 and named after a former member of parliament and co-founder of the RSPCE is situated in the heart of Whitechapel, London.

This school has 460 pupils and is rated outstanding by Ofsted and has a ‘London Healthy Schools’ award.

The Existing Roof System was in poor condition and numerous roof lights were not compliant with current safety and thermal performance standards.

The Solution

Central Roofing & Building Services Ltd was appointed to install a new roof and replace roof lights. Along with over 100 new roof lights being installed a Centech PU 15 system was used to overlay the existing roof covering of mineral felt which has reached the end of its life.

Performance Benefits

The works were carried out by a CQP Contractor to the highest level, this involved working under tight constraints of space, noise reduction, working hours, and covid-19 regulations.

They paid extra care and attention to ensure all existing roof vents and other upstands are properly coated and encapsulated. As Centech PU is a cold-applied system, it eliminated the risks associated with hot works and the use of torches and hot bitumen.

The system is well suited to winter installation and is low-odour, quickly installed, and extremely A 15-year single-point guarantee for materials and labour was provided on completion.