Local
Stockton-on-Tees contractor Barclay Roofing Ltd chose an IKO pitched roofing
solution of IKOslate to replace a 4000m2
roof at Abbey Hill Academy which was badly in need of repair.
Abbey Hill Academy
is a special education needs school in Stockton-on-Tees in the North East of
England.
The school helps
young people aged 11 to 16 who have learning difficulties and disabilities;
learn, grow, inspire and achieve.
IKO was approached
to carry out a roof condition survey on the Stephenson Building at the
school. After careful inspection, it was discovered that the roof was
nearing the end of its life expectancy and was failing in many areas.
Barclay Roofing was
appointed to carry out the mammoth task but they didn’t shy away from the
challenge. Work commenced during the summer of 2017 and was completed a year
later, with the most intensive work was carried out during the holidays when
the pupils were not at school in order to minimise disruption to their
learning.
Barclay Roofing
started by removing all the existing cement slates and the felt system which
had broken down and was causing condensation issues within the school building.
IKO Rubershield Pro Breather Membrane was installed to make the school’s roof
watertight again.
The entire roof was
then replaced using IKOslate, a polymer composite material made from 99%
recycled material (including car parts) with greater robustness and durability
than the fibre cement which had previously been used on the school’s roof.
IKOflash, a
sustainable alternative to traditional lead, was used for brick abutment to
cover flashings and valleys. All structural glazing on the school’s roof was
also replaced.
Paul Trelease,
Managing Director of Barclay Roofing commented: “We are very happy how this
project went. We were very impressed with the products used, which were ideal
for the application. The completed roof looks great and is very robust too.”
Phil McHale, Manager
of Abbey Hill Academy added: “As a school, we are happy with the finished
product. It looks great and the environmental credentials are an added bonus.”
The new roofing
system was supplied with a single-point 40-year guarantee so both pupils and
staff can now enjoy a learning environment that is safe, warm and dry for years
to come.
