Successful CIF funding bid for Lightcliffe Academy roof renewal by SIG
Successful CIF funding bid for Lightcliffe Academy roof renewal by SIG
SIGnature Torch on System
Project: Lightcliffe Academy, Halifax
Client: Arcadis LLP
Roofing contractor: Roofclad Systems
Membrane: SIGnature Torch-On SystemSIG Design & Technology employed their in-depth knowledge to help secure Condition Improvement Funding (CIF) for 1,100 m² of essential roof repairs at Lightcliffe Academy, Halifax.
The West Yorkshire academy had previously made a number of unsuccessful applications for CIF Funding. However, the situation changed after SIG Design & Technology was contacted and their expertise sought. They partnered with built asset design and consultancy firm Arcadis LLP to develop and submit the successful funding bid for the school.
SIG was required to undertake a conditional roof survey to the whole of the school; advise on the life expectancy of the existing roof coverings, to make recommendations as to the actions required to extend the serviceable life of these coverings and form a strategic plan to renew all roofs.
SIG initially arranged a visit and met the Academy Head and Business Manager, then carried out a full detailed survey and inspection of the school and its roofs.
Like many academic buildings in the UK, Lightcliffe Academy – which has around 1,400 pupils – consists of a multitude of interconnected buildings which have expanded over the years as the school has grown and its needs have changed. Most of the roofs are flat and all present different designs and build-ups.
Also, in common with other school buildings, the original design and the build at Lightcliffe date back 50-60 years. Furthermore, water ingress of the roofing system and interstitial condensation had created persistent problems.
During a day-long inspection, SIG inspected all 11 roofs, and carried […]
SIG successful in CIF funding bid for St. John’s School
SIG successful in CIF funding bid for St. John’s School
IKO Armourplan PVC, SIGnature Torch on System
Project: St John’s School
Surveyors: Thornton Firkin
Roofing contractors: Dufell Roofing
Membrane: SIGnature Torch-On System
SIG Design & Technology used their know how and professional expertise to secure the government’s Condition Improvement Funding (CIF) for roof repairs to a 1740m2 project at St John’s School, Bishop Auckland. The school had previously been successful in accessing a lottery grant to refurbish their internal sports facilities but a CIF bid in 2015/16 had been turned down.
Built some 50+ years ago, the school’s original roof system had come to the end of its useful working life and persistent water ingress was a significant problem.
The school had learned how SIG was successful in developing CIF applications and so D&T’s national specification manager for bituminous membranes, Ian Dryden was called in to undertake a full roof survey will would provide the major justification for the much sought-after 2016/17 funding.
Working alongside surveyors, Thornton Firkin, he also developed a detailed project specification. The surveying practice went on to submit the bid to CIF’s panel, which was successful and included sufficient funding to allow for an acoustically insulated ceiling to be installed above the swimming pool.
SIG designed the roof, which was complex in parts, to comprise a mix of complementary interfacing products comprising the SIGnature bituminous roofing system, Armourplan single-ply PVC membrane and Steadman’s composite panels.
SIG’s specific documentation was also submitted as tender information to four contractors to enable the school to secure best value. SIG accredited contractors, Dufell Roofing Contractors of Darlington County Durham were appointed.
Gym Hall & Changing Rooms
The roof deck to the 900m2 Gym Hall & Changing Rooms was deemed fragile and to contain asbestos. Dufell who are licensed handlers of asbestos removed the deck using […]
Layfield Primary School – a lesson well learned
Layfield Primary School – a lesson well learned
SIGnature Torch on System
Project: Layfield Primary School
Client: Stockton Borough Council
Roofing contractors: Roofix Ltd
Membrane: SIGnature Torch on System
Not long after completion, the Foundation Stage and Children’s Centre building at Layfield Primary School in Yarm started leaking. Water ran down internal walls and damp patches spread across ceilings.
“We had problems with water ingress. We had to replace carpets and lots of ceiling tiles,” says school business manager Sarah Powell.
Fortunately, the problem has now been solved with the help of SIG Design & Technology, which specified its SIGnature Torch on System to remediate the leaking roofs once and for all. By avoiding complete stripping of the failed roofs, this strategy provided significant cost savings.
The leaking roof area consisted of two pitched oval roofs with a flat roof below. SIG’s investigation identified the cause of the problem as the oval roofs, where inadequate detailing around the perimeter upstands and at the intersection with the lower roof had allowed water to ingress and find its way through to beneath the flat roof and down the walls into the school.
“It was a constant battle for the school,” says Ian Dryden, SIG National Specification Manager – Bituminous Membranes.
Both flat and pitched roofs needed to be remediated. It was clear that the 450sq m flat roof was damaged beyond repair and needed to be stripped right back to deck.
A new roof was then added using the SIGnature system, specified with the self-adhesive SA VCL Vapour Control Layer, tapered insulation, SIGnature 25 Underlay and SIGnature AA Capsheet.
However SIG managed to find an economical solution for the 250sq m pitched oval roofs, which enabled the contractor to leave the original single ply roof in situ beneath the overlay rather than stripping and disposing of […]
