Case Study

Oasis Academy

Flat roof refurbishment

Client / Main Contractor
Inco Contracts
Location
Birmingham
SectorEducation
Roof Area (approx)730m²
Scope of Works

Due to a short lead-in period and extended delivery times for the insulation required as part of a complex hybrid roofing scheme, DH Roofing Ltd had just two weeks within the six-week school holiday to complete the roofing works. Working closely with Inco Contracts to meet an extremely challenging programme, our team delivered the following:

  • Installation of a Garland RBM warm roof system.
  • 730m² of CTF insulation, underlay and capsheet.
  • Approximately 200 linear metres of welted drip detail.
  • Vapour control layer (VCL) and hard-edge details completed in advance while awaiting the insulation.
  • 200 linear metres of UPVC fascia.
  • 200 linear metres of Viking Infinity 150mm aluminium guttering.
  • Installation of 14 x 100mm downpipes.

Technical Details

System InstalledGarland RBM warm roof system.

Build-Up / Specification

  • CTF insulation
  • Underlay
  • Capsheet
  • Welted drip detail
  • UPVC fascia
  • Viking Infinity 150mm aluminium guttering

Challenges & Solutions

The project presented a significant programme challenge from the outset, with delays to the insulation and a complex hybrid roofing specification leaving DH Roofing Ltd with just two weeks to complete the works during the school’s six-week summer holiday.

To meet the deadline, our team worked exceptionally long hours, completing 15-hour days for 14 consecutive days, including weekends.

The project was also heavily affected by the weather, with approximately six days experiencing intermittent rain and two full working days being lost entirely due to adverse conditions.

Despite these challenges, our team maintained focus on quality, safety and progress throughout the project. The VCL and hard-edge details were completed ahead of the insulation arriving, allowing the team to maximise productivity and minimise further delays once materials became available.

Through careful planning, long working days and a committed team effort, DH Roofing Ltd successfully completed the roofing package within the extremely demanding timeframe.

Outcome / Results

  • 730m² roofing system completed within the challenging two-week programme.
  • Garland RBM warm roof system successfully installed.
  • Approximately 200 linear metres of welted drip detail completed.
  • 200 linear metres of UPVC fascia installed.
  • 200 linear metres of Viking Infinity 150mm aluminium guttering installed.
  • 14 x 100mm downpipes installed.
  • Works completed despite significant weather disruption.
  • Project delivered during the school holiday period, minimising disruption to the academy.
  • Successfully achieved an exceptionally demanding programme following delays to materials and the late order.
  • High-quality roofing installation delivered in accordance with the specified system requirements.