Brett Landscaping puts Birmingham landmark on a pedestal with new roofing systems
Birmingham ’ s Millennium Point is benefitting from two upgraded paving systems , improving the access and public space areas at the popular tourist attraction .
The award-winning city centre landmark opened in 2002 and is an events venue , meeting place and is home to Birmingham City University . Millennium Point is getting ready for an increase in footfall as travel and visitor restrictions are due to be relaxed during the course of 2021 .
Brett Landscaping has worked with roof-scaping specialist Zoontjens and contractors Derwent Roofing Services Ltd . to replace the existing paving on the raised decks around the Millennium Point building with Brett Alpha Flow block paving . Dreen ® paving flags have been used to improve the roof terrace used by the public and staff at the site .
The roof terrace area was installed using Brett Landscaping pedestal systems , which supports the use of expansive paving systems over large , roofed areas . By using pedestals the load weight of the paving is mitigated to ensure the supporting roof structure is not placed under undue strain .
The project was split into two different installations , both with the design objective
46 - www . refurbandrestore . co . uk of improving the areas that were leaking , and where the decking waterproof membranes needed to be replaced .
Alpha Flow permeable paving was installed on a suspended podium deck system which is used as the entrance to the building . The original granite paving was lifted out and working with contractor , it was decided that all of the existing peaks and troughs would be levelled to improve access to the building .
The original design contained undulations which were designed to manage the removal of surface water from the paved areas into linear drainage .