An array of innovative Schlüter-Systems products have been used in the building of a state-of-the-art academic facility at Bath Spa University.
Playing an essential role in the visually stunning facility at the University’s Newton Park campus, Schlüter’s maintenance free movement joints Schlüter-DILEX-AKWS and Schlüter-DILEX-BWB were specified for the build, as well as its distinctive orange waterproofing membrane, Schlüter-DITRA.
The world-class development, built by contractors Skanska, will provide students with brand new teaching facilities; technology enabled study and social learning spaces, and a new digital space which boasts the best resources for teaching digital media-related courses in the south-west.
The development, which is part of a wider £70m investment in the University’s future, was designed in consultation with English Heritage and Natural England and meets the highest environmental standards.
Schlüter’s products were installed throughout the new academic building named ‘Commons’, both in the atrium and in the facility’s washrooms. Schlüter-DILEX offers the ultimate in flooring protection and is ideal for use with floors that are exposed to pedestrian traffic as the stainless steel movement joints ensure that tiles won’t bulge, dent or crack. Whilst Schlüter-DITRA acts as a universal substrate for tile coverings offering a proven solution for uncoupling and bonded waterproofing. It remains unique to the market due to its geometry which allows for the absorption of lateral movement in each direction.
The work to install Schlüter’s products, carried out over a period of four months, was undertaken by subcontractor South West Decorating Services (SWDS).
Louis Stafford, Director of SWDS, commented, “Schlüter-Systems offers high quality products that are easy to get hold of, easy to use and come with on-demand technical support, should you need it. I would definitely recommend the manufacturer to other installers and regularly recommend the use of Schlüter-DITRA when projects involve tiling large areas.”
Carl Stokes, Head of Marketing and Customer Service at Schlüter-Systems, said, “We are very proud to have been chosen to provide long-lasting flooring protection to this exciting new building. The University’s investment is bound to put it in the spotlight and I’m glad that Schlüter’s products have helped play apart in making it secure and safe, to allow hundreds of students to fully enjoy its new facilities.”
With over 10,000 products in its range, Schlüter-Systems have an essential role to play in every professional tiling project.
