Hexagon Tower

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

1 BauderFLEX K4E

Torch applied, elastomeric bitumen capping sheet

2 BauderTEC Sprint DUO

Self-adhesive bitumen underlayer

3 BauderPIR FA-TE

Flatboard insulation faced on both sides with aluminium foil for optimum thermal efficiency

4 BauderTEC KSD FBS

Self-adhesive air and vapour control layer with mica finish

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.”