Aberystwyth University Laboratory - Llandinam, Penglais

The existing substrate was cracked and worn
The existing substrate was cracked and worn
Large inaccessible gaps complicated the job further
Large inaccessible gaps complicated the job further
Several factors needed to be taken into account
Several factors needed to be taken into account
With several areas of potential water ingress
With several areas of potential water ingress
One of the long laboratory roofs completed
One of the long laboratory roofs completed
The tapered Decotherm system also allows water to flow away
The tapered Decotherm system also allows water to flow away
The system protects even up wall edges and to sills
The system protects even up wall edges and to sills

QA Project reroofing the Llandinam Building, a laboratory on Aberystwyth University's Penglais Campus:

Multiple factors problematised the successful waterproofing of this laboratory refurbishment, including issues with keeping the building itself waterproof while the works progressed.

The laboratory roof has a series of higher levels draining into central chute outlets and discharging onto lower level roofs. These lower roofs have glazing along their entire lengths.

We stripped the existing roof build-up back to concrete, clearing and repairing as necessary in preparation for power washing. We then treated and all metallic surfaces using Sika Primer, coated all surfaces with a vapour control layer, then fitted a mechanically fixed Decotherm Flatboard installation and Decotherm tapered board. We then installed a Sika 20 year Decothane Ultra system to waterproof, seal and finish the entire area.

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