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.
The University of East Anglia Bio Teaching Annex Roof
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, and so BTRS was specified along with Bauder structural rooflights. More info ►
Paxman Avenue Secondary School
The main contractor was looking for a durable, cost effective roof with longevity for this new build project, and so Bauder’s bituminous system, Bauderflex, was specified. More info ►
Unilever
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 ►
Meridian High School
Meridian High School is a coeducational secondary school with academy status, located in the New Addington area of the London Borough of Croydon where our BTRS PLUS system was installed. More info ►
Maidenhill Primary School
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 including a lightweight green roof and our innovative, penetration free photovoltaic solution. More info ►
Brighouse High School
Bauder was contacted by the site management team at Brighouse High School to help them understand the condition of the roof coverings. The school was experiencing significant problems with the roof including water ingress into teaching areas, and therefore BTRS was installed. More info ►
Bournemouth International Centre
The Bournemouth International Centre is one of the largest venues for conferences, exhibitions and entertainment in southern England. The original roof system had been poorly laid and incorporated mineral wool insulation which unfortunately did not offer a high compressive strength, and so our BTRS system was installed. More info ►
Cranbrook Primary School
Cranbrook Primary School in Ilford, London, was experiencing some major water ingress due to the advanced deterioration of the existing roof system. A roof survey was conducted by Stuart Parratt, Bauder area technical manager, where core test samples were taken. More info ►
Oracle Real Estate and Facilities
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
Benson House is a Liquid Waterproofing Awards 2019 winning refurbishment project situated in the city centre of Leeds. The client, DLG Architects, required landscaping around the site to transform the existing podium car park into a landscaped deck, and a new scheme to compliment the updated entrance. More info ►
New Wolsey Theatre
The New Wolsey Theatre, located in Ipswich, home to Bauder UK's Head Office, is a refurbishment project where 1500m² of Bauder's Thermofol single ply waterproofing system was installed. More info ►
Woolwich Polytechnic School
Being the oldest part of the school, the main building of Woolwich Polytechnic School was now ageing, therefore the school decided to request a roof survey on its degrading roof which included examining all aspects of the roof. More info ►
The Burrell Collection - Project in Progress
The Burrell Collection’s renaissance is an ambitious refurbishment. Read how the existing metal roof is being refurbished with an insulation upgrade and the integration of rooftop renewable energy. More info ►
Basildon & Thurrock University
Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital’s existing roof was failing in multiple areas, and 80 rooflights needed replacing. More info ►
Gloucester Transport Hub
This new build project in the centre of Gloucester combined Bauder’s single ply Thermofol system and the BauderSOLAR PV solution. More info ►
Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre
Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, located in East Birmingham, was experiencing leaks with their current flat roof waterproofing system and so they needed a quick, high quality solution to remedy the situation. Bauderflex, Bauder's bituminous system was therefore chosen. More info ►
Hexagon Tower
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 ►
Den Court
Constructed in 1977, Den Court is a large retirement home made up of 24 flats in the small town of Lochgelly in Fife. The regeneration of the sheltered housing by Fife Council involved the demolition of part of the building as well as replacement windows and doors, landscaping and a new car park. More info ►
Marischal Square
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 ►
The Strada
This modern housing development located near Edinburgh city centre features over 9,500m² of Bauder's Thermofol single ply system. More info ►
Castlebar Offices
The Castlebar Government Office was refurbished with over 2,500m2 of Bauder's premium bituminous sytem with its single ply Thermofol system used on small linking roofs. More info ►
Morris Blitz
The balconies, walkways and 1,000m2 podium deck on this residential housing estate were waterproofed with Bauder's cold applied liquid system. More info ►
ROM Ltd
ROM's manufacturing facility in Sheffield needed urgent remedial work, so over 9,000m2 of Bauder's premium bituminous sytem BTRS was installed. More info ►
Oughterard School
Award winning new build primary school in west Ireland consisting of eight roof areas totalling over 3,400m2 waterproofed with Bauder's Thermofol single ply mebrane. More info ►
Wadham College
The University of Oxford’s Wadham College graduate centre project was a complex refurbishment. Led by Lee Fitzgerald Architects and main contractor Feltham Construction it involved the careful restoration, adaptation and extension of the grade II listed building. More info ►
Walnuts School
Bauder's high quality single ply PVC system, Thermofol, was installed along with an extensive green roof with sedum blanket for an aesthetically pleasing roof solution. More info ►
University of Manchester
Roof refurbishment of Grade II listed university building with 1,200m2 of Bauder's top quality bitumen system, BTRS, and 200m2 of green roof with plug plants. More info ►
Borrisokane College
Roof refurbishment of Grade II listed university building with 1,200m2 of Bauder's top quality bitumen system, BTRS, and 200m2 of green roof with plug plants. More info ►
Battle of Britain Memorial
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 ►
HMP Pentonville
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 ►
George Abbott
Located in Guildford, George Abbot School is a secondary education school which provides education for 2000 people aged 11 to 18. The school had a history of leaks in the DT rooms above which a profiled sheet metal roof was installed. More info ►
150 Cheapside
This landmark office development in the City of London features Bauder's hot melt and extensive green roof systems, and boasts an 'Excellent' BREEAM rating. More info ►
Primark Distribution Centre
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 ►
Scoil Phadraig
In 2014, after several false starts it was finally confirmed that 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 ►
90 Hills Road
The roof area of this project was complex due to balustrade penetrations, low upstands, redundant rooflight units and intricate detailing requirements. More info ►