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.
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. A very specific configuration of the roof area on the new Gloucester bus station meant that a large amount of design consideration was needed in order to provide a secure waterproofing system without compromising the aesthetics of the roof project. 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. In 2011 Muse Developments undertook a £107m redevelopment of the site creating space for two new office buildings, seven restaurants and café bars, a 126-room hotel, a modern civic space and a new public space area in between the new buildings. 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 liquid applied 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 ►