When
it comes to large-scale new build projects it is essential that the
choice of structural waterproofing is of the highest standard and
installed with the greatest of expertise and on-site support to ensure
the longevity and risk-free future of the building.
There are various ways in which the waterproofing can be installed in order to provide long-term peace of mind. Hydrotech
is the premier hot melt system for high performance green roofs,
podiums and highly detailed waterproofing schemes and has been used
world-wide for over 50 years, with an astonishing record of zero product
failures.
Elephant and Castle, London
Alumasc provide full bespoke design collateral and documentation
based around your project and provide a full understanding and solution
to any potential areas that need specific attention such as deck
deflection and drainage issues, after all, every project is different.
Working with our comprehensive technical team during this process
ensures that all areas are covered – this is The Alumasc Promise.
What is the Alumasc Promise Service Offer?
Only fully carded, Hydrotech Registered Contractors install our hot
melt systems and receive full training under controlled Alumasc training
facilities.
Alumasc’s team of site technicians will support you through your
project by regularly visiting and inspecting site to ensure all work(s)
are carried out to the highest standards. On completion of installation
and testing we issue a detailed handover package as proof we have
delivered on our Promise. This package includes the project
specification, test data, site reports and maintenance schedules. This
also includes a full Alumasc backed warranty covering aspects such as
product, workmanship and design – giving you full peace of mind, we also
return to site every 5 years to inspect and report on the completed
area.
What if a failure occurs with no warranty or insurance backed guarantee?
Kew Bridge, London
In many cases designers and contractors can be under increasing
budget pressure therefore structures may end up with basic commodity
systems that are not installed to adequate standards or backed up with
the various ongoing support and warranties.
This is a high-risk approach as the integrity of the structure can be
put under increasing pressure if the structure is not soundly
waterproofed, resulting in highly costly repairs and processes in the
long term.
Mark Golder – Alumasc Roofing Systems Commercial Director: “Taking
care to assess and select a complete package tailored to your project
allows you to be safe in the knowledge that your investment will be paid
many times over”
If the structural waterproofing is not installed to a high quality
some of the potential risks that can occur include interior superficial
damage and staining/mould, possibly affecting services such as lighting.
Dependent on the level of water entry, repair costs could be high if
there is consequential damage. The cost of exposing the membrane would
be significant as inverted systems are always buried under a hard or
soft landscaped area.
DRONE FOOTAGE: Hydrotech Structural Waterproofing Installation at the Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine (SCRM)
As well as the added cost of recover and repair, the damage can also
make the space below temporarily unusable or damp, for example, an
office building, hospital or inhabited area – this would prove to be
even more costly to the installer.
Again, the quality of workmanship will prevent these issues, however
the use of Alumasc’s registered operatives will also provide warranties
of up to 35 years for added peace of mind. This will also include repair
cover if for any reason a system was to fail. It is due to the high
levels of training all Hydrotech operatives receive which has helped
Hydrotech achieve the incredible zero failures in 50 years record –
along with the quality of the product itself.
Quote from St James Homes London: “St James
have been incorporating Alumasc’s Hydrotech system since 2009 and from
this time St James are not aware of a single roofing issue relating to
system failure in material or contractor labour. The level of service
that Alumasc Roofing Systems provides in design, system installation and
after service has proved to offer significant savings to our business
in reduction of dilapidation costs. Thus, Alumasc demonstrate that
whilst the Hydrotech system is not the cheapest, it does provide
significant long term value”
The Promise from Alumasc
Promise is a service offer that guarantees the integrity of your roof
prior to, during and after installation and is designed to safeguard
you against the most common pitfalls. It gives you the security of
expert installers, continual on-site supervision, professional testing
and comprehensive, post installation support.
As mentioned above, our clients find that our Alumasc Promise package
provides peace of mind for the future along with an unrivalled track
record of zero product failures in over 50 years – so why consider anything else?
Over the years Hydrotech has been utilised on various large scale
projects ranging from Canary Wharf back in 1998 and the Cheese Grater in
2014 through to the more recent/current major residential and business
district developments within Nine Elms on the South Bank of the Thames,
London.
“Our Promise provides Clients, Developers and Contractors with
complete confidence and long-term peace of mind in the Roofing system
specified on their project”
For further product information about Alumasc’s Hydrotech Structural Waterproofing click here or call our technical team on 03335 771 500.
