The safe roofing option

As a direct result to the growing need and demand for improved safety within the roofing industry, Bauder's System Airtech was conceived

Within the roofing industry, Health and Safety continues to be an issue that is at the forefront of everyone's mind.

Not only for those involved in the actual specification and installation of the roofing systems, but for members of the public who may be working or living in close proximity to site.

This is becoming increasingly evident with regard to the refurbishment of school roofs.

The children's term times leads to significant restrictions as to when roofing works can be carried out, especially during the winter months.

Therefore, to find a practical solution that could be installed during school time and combine minimal disruption with maximum safety, seems like the ideal answer.

Recognising this, as a direct result to the growing need and demand for improved safety within the roofing industry, Bauder's System Airtech was conceived.

Simon Taylor of the Borough of Telford and Wrekin recently had to overcome these exact issues when he was asked to undertake the task of re-roofing the 1900m2 roof at Hollingswood School, Telford during school time.

He approached Bauder to explain the exact benefits of System Airtech.

Combining the usage of hot air and cold applied liquid adhesives in place of traditional methods, and being durable and flame free means that a much cleaner, quieter, faster and safer roofing solution can be applied.

The lack of bitumen pots on roofs, unattended pot-boilers at ground level in playgrounds and other dangerous implements, makes this a much safer roofing alternative for schools that have to be re-roofed when the children are present.

The newly developed elastomeric detailing membranes are heat-activated when warmed with hot air, thus making them practical for full bond application, even during cold weather conditions.

The system can also be specified as either a single layer overlay to existing waterproofing or as a fully built up system with the incorporation of either flat or laid-to-falls insulation.

It can be secured by using either cold applied polyurethane adhesive or mechanical fasteners with all lap joints welded using specially designed electrically driven hot air welding machines.

With only the minimal amount of future routine maintenance required and coverage by a 15 year insurance backed guarantee, the Borough of Telford and Wrekin also received complete peace of mind.

"We were pleased with the ease and speed of installation, in particular the minimal disruption caused to the school and the professionalism shown by the Approved Contractor." - Simon Taylor of the Borough of Telford and Wrekin.

The project was completed within budget and on time and the works were carried out by Messrs.

JPR Roofing, one in a network of Bauder Approved Contractors.

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