Waterproofing case studies

View case studies that highlight challenges and solutions of past projects and discover how our approach and systems have achieved high quality, guaranteed roof tops on both new build and refurbishment sites.
Wythenshawe Forum
Sector: Sport and Leisure
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: BTRS
Features: Multiple systems

This thriving community hub required a full modernisation of the existing roof to remain fit for purpose and safe for the users of the building. More info ►
Canberra House
Sector: Commercial
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: LiquiTOP
Features: Cost-effective overlay

Canberra House is an office facility in Swindon. The existing single ply waterproofing was leaking and needed a budget friendly refurbishment solution. More info ►
Lloyd's of London
Sector: Commercial
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: BTRS PLUS
Features: Longevity and durability

Refurbishment in progress at this iconic, listed building in central London using Bauder's premier waterproofing system, BTRS PLUS. More info ►
Coláiste an Chláirín
Sector: Education
Project type: New Build
Waterproofing: Single Ply PVC
Features: High tensile strength

The new Coláiste an Chláirín building in Athenry, Co Galway is a post primary school where 8550m² of Bauder's Single Ply Thermofol PVC waterproofing was installed. More info ►
Meridian High School
Sector: Education
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: BTRS PLUS
Features: Longevity

Meridian High School is a coeducational secondary school with academy status, located in the New Addington area of the London Borough of Croydon. More info ►
Gloucester Transport Hub
Sector: Public services
Project type: New build
Waterproofing: Single Ply PVC
Features: BauderSOLAR

This new build project in the centre of Gloucester combined Bauder’s single ply Thermofol system and the BauderSOLAR PV solution. More info ►
Eden Boys' School
Sector: Education
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: BTRS
Features: Thermal Upgrade

This school was experiencing severe water ingress. Following a diagnostic survey Bauder thermally upgraded the building and installed BTRS waterproofing.More info ►
Maidenhill Primary School
Sector: Education
Project type: New build
Waterproofing: Single Ply PVC, BTRS, BTGRS
Features: BauderSOLAR PV and Bauder Sedum Blanket

Maidenhill Primary School is a brand new, one of a kind establishment located in Newton Mearns, Glasgow, where a total of five Bauder systems were installed. More info ►
The University of East Anglia Bio Teaching Annex Roof
Sector: Education
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: BTRS
Features: Rooflights

The UEA Bio Teaching Annex Roof had reached the end of its serviceable life with the existing asphalt roof in need of replacing along with the current Georgian wired rooflights. More info ►
Bournemouth International Centre
Sector: Sport and Leisure
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: BTRS
Features: Longevity

Revisiting this entertainment venue where our BTRS system was installed over 30 years ago. More info ►
Unilever
Sector: Industrial
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: Single Ply PVC
Features: Unusual roof areas

Almost 9000m² of Bauder's Single Ply Thermofol waterproofing system was installed onto the Unilever building which has an unusual roof comprising of eight sloped areas as well as flat areas of various sizes. More info ►
Brighouse High School
Sector: Education
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: BTRS
Features: BauderPIR Tapered Insulation

The school was experiencing significant problems with the roof including water ingress into teaching areas. More info ►
Basildon & Thurrock University Hospital
Sector: Health
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: BTRS
Features: Challenging details

Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital’s existing roof was failing in multiple areas, and 80 rooflights needed replacing. More info ►
Cranbrook Primary School
Sector: Education
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: BTRS
Features: LiquiTEC Cold Applied Waterproofing

Cranbrook Primary School in Ilford, London, was experiencing some major water ingress due to the advanced deterioration of the existing roof system. More info ►
Oracle Real Estate and Facilities
Sector: Commercial
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: BTRS
Features: Onsite training

Oracle Real Estate and Facilities building in Linlithgow, Scotland required a complete waterproofing solution and insulation upgrade for its flat roof to meet current standards. More info ►
Benson House
Sector: Commercial
Project type: Regeneration
Waterproofing: Hot melt
Features: Thoroughfare for other trades and city centre location

Benson House is a Liquid Waterproofing Awards 2019 winning refurbishment project situated in the city centre of Leeds. More info ►
Paxman Avenue Secondary School
Sector: Education
Project type: New build
Waterproofing: Bauderflex
Features: Cost-effective longevity

The main contractor was looking for a durable, cost effective roof with longevity for this new build project. More info ►
Woolwich Polytechnic School
Sector: Education
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: BTRS
Features: Client savings

The main building of Woolwich Polytechnic School was ageing. A scientific moisture mapping roof survey was conducted to determine the extent of the degradation and resulted in cost savings for the client. More info ►
The Burrell Collection - Project in Progress
Sector: Sport and Leisure
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: BTRS
Features: BauderSOLAR PV

This existing metal roof is being refurbished with an insulation upgrade and the integration of rooftop renewable energy. More info ►
George Abbott
Sector: Education
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: Single Ply PVC
Features: EPS overlay

George Abbot Secondary School provides education for 2000 pupils. The school had a history of leaks in the DT rooms above which a profiled sheet metal roof existed. More info ►
Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre
Sector: Commercial
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: Bauderflex
Features: Client savings

Bauderflex was chosen to waterproof this degraded roof following a moisture mapping survey to identify saturated areas for removal and areas that would benefit from an overlay. More info ►
Hexagon Tower
Sector: Industrial
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: Bauderflex
Features: Plant deactivation

Hexagon Tower is a specialist science and technology facility located in North Manchester. The roofs of the laboratories were experiencing water ingress due to poor original detailing and aged interfaces. More info ►
Marischal Square
Sector: Commercial
Project type: Regeneration
Waterproofing: Hot melt

Features: Accessible hard landscaping
Marischal square is a mixed use complex in the centre of Aberdeen based on the site of the former council headquarters building, St. Nicholas House. More info ►
Scoil Phadraig
Sector: Education
Project type: New build
Waterproofing: Single Ply PVC
Features: Standing seams

Scoil Phadraig was included in the 2015 School Building Programme, allowing the five-million-euro new building to be funded through the Department of Education. More info ►
Morris Blitz
Sector: Residential
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: Bauder LiquiTEC
Features: Balconies

The balconies, walkways and 1,000m2 podium deck on this residential housing estate were waterproofed with Bauder's cold applied liquid system. More info ►
Den Court
Sector: Health
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: Single ply PVC
Features: Hand-rolled standing seams

Constructed in 1977, Den Court is a large retirement home made up of 24 flats in the small town of Lochgelly in Fife. More info ►
New Wolsey Theatre
Sector: Sport and Leisure
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: Single Ply PVC
Features: Standing seams

The New Wolsey Theatre, located in Ipswich, home to Bauder UK's Head Office, is a refurbishment installation of 1500m² of Bauder's Thermofol single ply waterproofing. More info ►
Castlebar Offices
Sector: Public service
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: BTRS
Features: Permanently sited loads

The Castlebar Government Office was refurbished with over 2,500m² of Bauder's premium bituminous system with single ply Thermofol system used on small linking roofs. More info ►
The Strada
Sector: Residential
Project type: New build
Waterproofing: Single Ply PVC
Features: Quick installation

This modern housing development located near Edinburgh city centre features over 9,500m² of Bauder's Thermofol single ply system. More info ►
Oughterard School
Sector: Education
Project type: New build
Waterproofing: Single Ply PVC
Features: Standing Seams

Award winning new build primary school in west Ireland consisting of eight roof areas totalling over 3,400m2.More info ►
Wadham College
Sector: Education
Project type: Regeneration
Waterproofing: Hot Melt
Features: Accessible recreation space

Complex restoration, adaptation and extension of a grade II listed building. More info ►
Primark Distribution Centre
Sector: Commercial
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: Single Ply PVC
Features: Large roof area

Replacing the roof on this distribution centre was the largest refurbishment of a single ply roof in Britain in 2012 with over 56,000m2 of Bauder's Thermofol PVC membrane installed. More info ►
Borrisokane College
Sector: Education
Project type: Regeneration
Waterproofing: Single Ply PVC
Features: Standing seams

Roof areas totalling over 3,000m² were fitted with Bauder’s Thermofol single ply fleece backed membrane, which is lightweight, visually appealing and possesses a high tensile strength of ≥ 1100N/50 mm.More info ►
ROM Ltd
Sector: Industrial
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: BTRS
Features: Health and safety considerations

ROM's manufacturing facility in Sheffield needed urgent remedial work, so over 9,000m2 of Bauder's premium bituminous system BTRS was installed. More info ►
Battle of Britain Memorial
Sector: Sport and Leisure
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: Single Ply PVC
Features: Intricate detailing

This landmark monument has three main roof areas, featuring over 700m² of single ply membrane, that play an integral part in creating the building's overall appearance. More info ►
150 Cheapside
Sector: Commercial
Project type: New build
Waterproofing: Hot melt
Features: Sedum blanket

This landmark office development in the City of London boasts an 'Excellent' BREEAM rating. More info ►
University of Manchester
Sector: Education
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: BTGRS
Features: Plug plants

Roof refurbishment of Grade II listed university building with 1,200m2 of Bauder's top quality bitumen system and 200m² of green roof with plug plants. More info ►
HMP Pentonville
Sector: Public services
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: Single Ply FPO
Features: Overlay

A thermographic survey revealed extensive water ingress so 700m2 of Bauder's single ply thermofol system was installed. All works were completed in just six weeks. More info ►
90 Hills Road
Sector: Commercial
Project type: Refurbishment
Waterproofing: BTRS
Features: Thermal upgrade

The roof area of this project was complex due to balustrade penetrations, low upstands, redundant rooflight units and intricate detailing requirements. More info ►
Walnuts School
Sector: Education
Project type: New build
Waterproofing: Single Ply PVC
Features: Bauder XF301

Bauder's high quality single ply PVC system, Thermofol, was installed along with an extensive green roof for an aesthetically pleasing and environmentally conscious roof solution. More info ►