Issue details

Following a number of complaints of water ingress into top floor flats a subsequent inspection of the roof revealed that the existing roof system was failing. A number of previous repairs were no longer sufficient and the insulation was holding significant water leading to a risk of further water ingress on residents at this block. It was considered the most appropriate option was to replace the existing flat roof system with new proprietary cold liquid applied reinforced roofing system, incorporating new tapered thermal insulation. This would also include an upgrade of the buildings existing lightning conductor protection system and raising existing roof perimeter safety rails to meet building regulations.