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Safe & Responsible Installation
Installing roofing systems safely and responsibly is always a top priority, and some projects prove to be more challenging than others in this regard.
One such example is The Cruciform Building, UCL in London, a Grade II listed building where we were selected to undertake major repairs to the pitched roofs along with refurbishment works to various gutters, facades, turrets and flat roofs.
Health and safety was a major factor in the successful and safe delivery of this project with particular attention paid to PPE and Working at Height Regulations. Erecting traditional scaffolding around the building proved to be too expensive and technically complex, so the client accepted Inspire’s suggestion to complete the pitched roofing works using specialist rope access instead.
Using this method, all cracked, slipped or otherwise defective roof slates were carefully removed and replaced across the building, taking care to match the existing Westmoreland slates in place. We then responsibly and carefully carted away all debris arising. Elsewhere, specialist Code 4, 5 and 6 leadworks were also carried out by Inspire, along with gutter cleaning and re-painting of timber turrets across the building. In addition we installed a ‘Safe2Torch’ self-adhesive bituminous roof overlay system to selected flat roof areas.
Pre-planning and excellent communication were key to completing all works in line with the programme set and in meeting the project’s additional compliance requirements. It also enabled us to exceed all expectations of the Client with regards to health and safety, quality and workmanship.
