Abbotts Avenue West
Abbots Avenue West in St Albans is a residential block of flats that required extensive refurbishment due to multiple issues.
- Client
- Morgan Sindall
- Project type
- Refurbishment
- Project sector
- Residential
- System categories
- Bitumen
- Accredited Installer
- HTR Building Services Ltd
Systems in use
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Excel®
A premium range of high performance reinforced bitumen waterproofing membranes, manufactured with the unique Alpa polymeric binder, making it our most technologically advanced RBM system.
Project Overview
The refurbishment of the Abbots Avenue West project presented a unique set of challenges. Due to the severity of its existing roofing issues and its status as a live building with residents in situ, all parties involved needed to utilise their expertise and new technology to ensure work was completed swiftly, and to the highest standard.
Complexity
Axter worked closely with St Albans Council and Morgan Sindall, navigating a rigorous vetting process to be awarded the framework. Following the successful bid, an exhaustive roof survey was conducted, which included core sampling and moisture mapping. These assessments revealed extensive failures in the waterproofing system, water saturation in the build-up components, and thermal inefficiencies that required immediate remediation. The project demanded a complete roof strip and the installation of Excel reinforced bituminous membrane system and tapered PIR insulation system.
Additional complexities arose from coordinating work in a live environment, requiring enhanced safety protocols and a quick completion of works whilst retaining high standards. With residents in-situ, it was vital to minimise the dust, noise, and waste, throughout the refurbishment process.
Solutions
Axter and HTR Building Services Ltd demonstrated exceptional workmanship throughout the Abbots Avenue West project. The installation process was meticulously planned to minimise disruption to residents and ensure quality at every stage. The roof was stripped down, with careful removal of compromised materials and precision installation of the new roofing system including Excel reinforced bituminous membrane system and tapered PIR insulation system.
Unexpected weather conditions played their part throughout the project. With the already strict time-restrictions in place (with residents in-situ), this meant any delays to the project could cause further inconvenience. Meticulous planning meant undisrupted days were incredibly efficient, resulting in the project completing before the original deadline.
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