Fort Dunlop
Bauder Total Green Roof System (BTGRS)
Synopsis
During the recent regeneration in and around Birmingham, innovation has been a key factor; a theme optimised by the redevelopment of the Dunlop Tyres warehouse which has been transformed into 45,000m² of office space and a 6,000m² hotel.
Bauder Building VBoard
Project | Fort Dunlop |
|---|---|
| Type | Refurbishment |
| Location | Birmingham |
| Roof size | 7,100 m2 |
| Investor | Urban Splash |
| Specifier | Shed KM |
| Contractor | James M Green Company Limited |
The specification
Practical challenges such as the reduction of noise pollution and maximising the building’s lifespan were all met by the Bauder Total Green Roof System with an extensive landscaping of sedum. The planting scheme provided instant coverage as the sedum was laid as pre-cultivated vegetation mats.
Green roofs have excellent acoustic qualities for both external sound (up to 3dB) and internal noise (up to 8dB). This proved essentially in the selection of the Xero Flor blanket due to the proximity of Fort Dunlop to Birmingham Airport.
The result
The entire solution provided a watertight installation in conjunction with a 20-year guarantee whilst making the structure both environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing.
System Build Up
Bauder Total Green Roof System (BTGRS) with Bauder XF 301 Sedum System
Bauder Total Green Roof System (BTGRS)
BTRS is a fully bonded system suitable for new build and refurbishment projects within warm and inverted roof constructions with a choice of insulations; also used as a system to overlay an existing roof that is thermally reliable and still meets current standards. The system uses BauderPLANT E when a green roof is specified to form the Bauder Total Green Roof System (BTGRS).
Function
Cap Sheet - Green roof
Bauder XF 301 Sedum System
Bauder XF 301 Single Layer Sedum System is lightweight. The system is suitable for both new build construction and retrofit refurbishment projects.
Function
Sedum system