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.
