System 15 returns hospital roof to full health

When the restaurant roof at Trafford General Hospital – the birthplace of the NHS – began to suffer water ingress, a rapid high quality roofing repair system was needed. With the strict requirement that the restaurant and kitchen remain operational throughout, the hospital turned to Acrypol’s System 15 – the innovative, cold-applied waterproofing formula.

The ageing roof was in generally poor condition and starting to show signs of severe wear and tear. Despite undergoing several smaller repairs over a number of years, water ingress still remained a problem. So the hospital looked for a long-term, comprehensive solution, for which System 15 proved ideal.

To provide a cost-effective waterproofing solution, whilst offering convenience, safety and long-term performance – Acrypol specified System 15, with its 15 year guarantee. The economical and durable acrylic waterproofing system was applied to the existing felt rooftop, to deliver a seamless, fast acting solution at a fraction of the time and cost of alternative refurbishment and replacement systems.
Cold applied, System 15 was installed efficiently, without the use of naked flame or molten materials at roof level – guaranteeing excellent value for money. The work was carried out quickly and with very little disturbance to the kitchen and restaurant below. To ensure minimal disruption to the kitchen service, supply fans were shut down during various stages of the application process to prevent fumes entering through the air-conditioning units.
At the heart of the system is a tough acrylic resin that dries to a durable elastic finish. Because it’s totally seamless, vulnerable areas such as upstands and vent outlets receive the same high level of waterproofing as the rest of the roof.

Completed by Acrypol’s trained craftsmen, the System 15 application is backed by a 15 year guarantee. The innovative solution delivered an attractive and seamless waterproof finish that now offers the hospital’s staff, patients and visitors year-round protection from the elements.

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