Your roof is one of the most important parts of your building and a properly installed and maintained roof will provide reliable service, protecting your estate and all its occupants for many years.
As you plan your next project, it's important to ensure that all decisions to upgrade are based on the current condition and performance of the roof, to ensure you take any unknowns out of your budgeting process.
Whether you are looking to refurbish an existing roof or undertake a new-build project at your education estate, there are a variety of waterproofing systems to consider to ensure you specify the right system for the right application. We’ll take a closer look at some of the best waterproofing systems to consider for education estate roofs.
Modified Bitumen Membranes
With an extremely long lifespan of up to 50 years, modified bituminous membranes are durable enough to withstand whatever weather conditions come their way and flexible enough to contour easily to the shape of the building without cracking.
Available in two kinds of application methods: torch-on and self-adhesive (flame-free), both options can be designed into tapered roof insulation schemes that will mitigate ponding water and improve the overall thermal efficiency of the building
Standing Seam Metal
Offering quick installation and aesthetically striking results, standing seam metal roofs are popular for new-build, refurbishment and asbestos encapsulation projects. Metal roofs are incredibly low maintenance making them ideal for education estates, and are 100% recyclable at the end of their life.
Standing seam metal roofs can last for up to 50 years, making it one of the most durable and long-lasting options on the market.
Cold-applied Liquid Coatings
Flame-free roofing systems have become an increasingly important solution to the education sector's flat roofing requirements, playing a significant role in mitigating the danger of roof fires.
Liquid waterproofing can be tailored to strengthen and waterproof a failing roof as part of a refurbishment project, or be used in new-build projects looking for a smooth and modern aesthetic finish.
Sustainable Roofing
Green roofs can be combined with bituminous membrane and standing seam metal systems to provide long-lasting waterproofing and multiple benefits to an education estates environmental initiatives. By improving the thermal efficiency of a building, a green roof can also contribute to your site's net-zero carbon operational targets.
Many education estates are now incorporating a solar PV energy system into their roofing design, to significantly reduce the operational carbon output and save money on the overall running costs.
With a breadth of waterproofing solutions to consider on the market today, each will have their own advantages and disadvantages depending on the application and Garland UK can support your next roofing project with expert advice from a local Technical Manager.