Fort Dunlop

Fort Dunlop

Bauder Total Green Roof System (BTGRS)

Synopsis

During the recent regeneration in and around Birmingham, innovation has been a key factor; a theme optimised by the redevelopment of the Dunlop Tyres warehouse which has been transformed into 45,000m² of office space and a 6,000m² hotel.

Bauder Building Board

Project:

Fort Dunlop

Investor:

Urban Splash

Location:

Birmingham

Area Size:

7,100m2

Architect:

Shed KM

Contractor:

James M Green Company Limited

The specification

Practical challenges such as the reduction of noise pollution and maximising the building’s lifespan were all met by the Bauder Total Green Roof System with an extensive landscaping of sedum. The planting scheme provided instant coverage as the sedum was laid as pre-cultivated vegetation mats. 

Green roofs have excellent acoustic qualities for both external sound (up to 3dB) and internal noise (up to 8dB). This proved essentially in the selection of the Xero Flor blanket due to the proximity of Fort Dunlop to Birmingham Airport.

The result

The entire solution provided a watertight installation in conjunction with a 20-year guarantee whilst making the structure both environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing.

System installed

Bauder Total Green Roof System (BTGRS) 

1 BauderPLANT E

A torch-applied, root resistant capping sheet. The product features chemically treated bitumen to deliver superior root resistance which has been tested and approved by the FLL. The membrane is reinforced with 250g/m² spunbond polyester fleece to allow the finished product to cope with structural movement without fracture.

2 BauderTEC KSA DUO

A self-adhesive bitumen underlayer with “DUO” lap technology to ensure thorough sealing of lap joints, even in lower temperatures. 

3 BauderPIR FA-TE

Flatboard insulation used on the lantern roof area to help meet its U-value of 0.15W/m²K. 

4 BauderTEC KSD FBS

A self-adhesive SBS elastomeric bitumen air & vapour control layer, with a mica finished upper surface to allow easy bonding of insulation using the specified Bauder insulation adhesive.

Bauder XF 301 Sedum System

1 BauderGREEN XF 301

Sedum vegetation blanket instantly providing at least 90% coverage on an extensive green roof. Integrated water retention and filter layer.

2 BauderGREEN AL 40

40mm high perforated edge/drainage trim frames and retains the Bauder XF 301 sedum system.

3 BauderGREEN SDF

Multi-functional drainage and filtration layer which prevents the roots of sedum plants from becoming waterlogged.

4 BauderPLANT E

Torch-on root-resistant capping sheet green