Chiltern Road School, Windsor & Maidenhead

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

The school building had been unused for a decade and needed a comprehensive overhaul, including a roof refurbishment. Owlsworth Roofing, certified Sika Roofing Contractors, were commissioned to renovate the 1300m 2 roof. Sustainability and cost-effectiveness were top priorities for the client, The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

The roof on the primary school featured five large pyramids, which required intricate detailing to ensure it was covered correctly. This required skills, detailing and workmanship that went above the norm, and it resulted inthe pyramids being covered seamlessly along with the rest of the roof. Additionally, the perimeter guttering was complex, with numerous cornersto address. The project faced further challenges due to a very tight deadline, caused by delays in the initial tendering process. Starting in the first week of August and finishing in the second week of September 2023, the team had only six weeks to complete a project that would typically take 12 weeks.

SIKA SOLUTION

To meet sustainability, budget, and performance requirements, a single-ply roofing system was required to facilitate a timely and easy installation, reduce labour costs and ensure the project stayed on schedule.

As a result, Sika’s® Sarnafil® Advanced Technology was specified. Sika® Sarnafil® AT membrane is a hybrid technology that combines the flexibility and weldable properties of Sika® Sarnafil® single ply membranes whilst providing a sustainable waterproofing solution.

Sika® Sarnafil® AT is mechanically fixed, meaning it can be installed quickly with ease. Finished in an attractive grey, the system also exceeds sustainability targets by being the UK’s only single-ply roofing membrane that is Cradle to Cradle® Certified.

The school building had been unused for a decade and needed a comprehensive overhaul, including a roof refurbishment. Owlsworth Roofing, certified Sika Roofing Contractors, were commissioned to renovate the 1300m 2 roof. Sustainability and cost-effectiveness were top priorities for the client, The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

The roof on the primary school featured five large pyramids, which required intricate detailing to ensure it was covered correctly. This required skills, detailing and workmanship that went above the norm, and it resulted inthe pyramids being covered seamlessly along with the rest of the roof.

Additionally, the perimeter guttering was complex, with numerous cornersto address. The project faced further challenges due to a very tight deadline, caused by delays in the initial tendering process. Starting in the first week of August and finishing in the second week of September 2023, the team had only six weeks to complete a project that would typically take 12 weeks.

Having collaborated on previous projects, Owlsworth Roofing had confidence in Sika’s products and services. The clients were also drawn to Sika’s 20-year product guarantee. Owlsworth Roofing delivered exceptional workmanship, seamlessly completing the intricate guttering and pyramid detailing on the roof.

The transformation on Chiltern Road highlights the importance of selecting the right partners and products, and stands as testament to meticulous planning, exceptional craftmanship, and robust collaboration between all parties involved. With sustainability, safety, and quality at the forefront, the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead can now look forward to a versatile space that will serve the community for years to come.