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SOPREMA PROVIDES A DOUBLE SOLUTION
SOPREMA ’ s industry-leading waterproofing roof systems and products were specified and used in the construction of Cheltenham Place – a new-build student rental scheme in Salford , Greater Manchester .
Constructed by Bridgestone Construction with W Hughes & Son as the roofing contractor and Leach Rhodes Walker as the architect . Cheltenham Place will provide high-quality accommodation for students within the city .
SOPREMA worked with W Hughes and Son to identify , specify and install the optimum waterproofing system available , Duoflex SP , as this complied with the buildings specific requirements from a roof performance perspective . The speed of application was a major influencing factor in product specification , and a key attribute of Duoflex SP .
Additionally , there was a requirement to provide a full waterproofing and insulation solution for the higher tiers of the building , but due to inaccessibility for a bitumen boiler , SOPREMA was tasked with providing an alternative solution . The perfect answer was identified within SOPREMA ’ s extensive product portfolio in the form of DUO HT , a great alternative to Duoflex SP , without the need for a boiler , or having any impact on cost to the client .
Alex Goodyear from SOPREMA said : “ We worked with the contractor at an early stage to devise a plan for all aspects of the construction of the roof system from a waterproofing point of view . It was fairly obvious from the outset that we would be unable to take a boiler to the higher stories , so we needed a solution for these areas with the same performance as Duoflex SP without the client having to factor in a change in pricing . The DUO HT system suited this perfectly , which enabled us to commence with the installation with a clear design plan for all stories . Additionally , the same 30-year warranty was maintained across both products , which was another key factor in its specification .”
Aaron Hepworth , Pre-Construction Manager at W Hughes & Son , said : “ It was crucial for the building to have a consistent warranty throughout , so we were pleased that SOPREMA were able to provide two separate solutions , while maintaining the warranty . As the contractor we were incredibly happy with the team from SOPREMA , and of course the outstanding quality of their system . The job was completed on time and to budget , and we will be working with SOPREMA again on another two projects in the near future following the success of Cheltenham Place .”
Sustainability is always a key consideration for modern buildings , and Cheltenham Place was no exception . The Sopra XPS insulation , specified and used in this project , is the recipient of a bronze Cradle to Cradle certificate . A worldwide standard , Cradle to Cradle is a design philosophy that dictates that every raw material that is used in a product must be reusable , making them the preferred solution for responsible purchasing . The Sopra XPS product portfolio has its recycled raw materials , sustainable manufacturing process , and end-of-life recyclability to thank for this important recognition .
Cheltenham Place provides luxury student accommodation in Salford , Greater Manchester . Providing not only accommodation , but a range of onsite facilities in a popular area , the new student accommodation scheme has been eagerly waited for , for some time . Winner of numerous local and national building awards , Cheltenham Place has been a resounding success .
For more information on Soprema , and its range of products , visit : https :// www . soprema . co . uk / en
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