Project
Temple Farm Development
Project specs:
Client:
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain
Main contractor:
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain
Roofing contractor:
Contour Roofing (Essex) Limited
Location:
Chelmsford
Area:
Architect:
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain
REQUIREMENT
Ground-breaking in terms of sustainability and project management practices, Temple Farm Development was a large and challenging project operated under an NEC contract and BREEAM requirements.
A former scrapyard, this 34-hectare rural site in Chelmsford was developed into new national headquarters for the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain.
As part of the final phase of what was a 5-year project, multiple roofs were required for the development’s vast offices, residential blocks and bin and cycle stores.
Insistent on specifying Sika Sarnafil from the outset, the client conducted interviews with a number of local Sika Sarnafil Registered Contractors. Contour Roofing impressed with their culture and working methods and were hired for the mammoth job.
SOLUTION
Working with Sika Sarnafil, Contour was heavily involved with the roofing’s specification writing, design and planning from the get-go. With the original designs specifying aluminium capping and outside feature detail, Contour’s revised plan saw the team value engineer this option using Sika Sarnafil Sarnametal and Single Ply Membrane – products that not only cut costs, but were more suitable for the job and covered by Sika Sarnafil’s guarantee.
The roof build comprised Sarnavap 5000SA, G410-15EL Light Grey, 15EL Lead Grey on the perimeter works and Sarnafil G445-13 Protection sheet.
Also helping to design bespoke details from Sarnametal Lead Grey for parapet and cladding details, the client was ecstatic with the savings Contour’s specification advice made, as well as appreciating the flexibility, durability and aesthetics demonstrated by Sarnafil’s products.
Alongside cost savings, under the NEC contract and BREEAM requirements, skilled workmanship, achieving the highest quality finishes and benchmarking were all key. Because of this, Contour worked closely with Sarnafil’s technical department, who offered constant support, clarified details and provided any required evidence. This allowed the team to achieve the best ratings, while also providing a great learning opportunity for all.
On the environmental management front, Temple Farm was pioneering in terms of sustainability. A biodiverse green roofing system was installed, for example, above the Sarnafil membrane level on the residential blocks of the development, designed to boost the local flora and fauna. What’s more, by specifying Sika Sarnafil Single Ply waterproofing systems, alongside excellent installation, Contour were able to help the client achieve the project’s Outstanding BREEAM rating and a 0.10 U-Value.
The resulting roofs were impressive across the board; boasting excellent workmanship, clever design revisions and outstanding environmental credentials.
Dean Brazier Contour Roofing contract manager said “This is a testament to what can be achieved using Sika Sarnafil Single-Ply when its specified correctly, installed and managed to the highest possible standards” I’m extremely proud that the team is now being recognised in being shortlisted at the 2019 NFRC Roofing Awards single ply category. Jonathan Woods ‘Managing Director’ said “This has been the hardest most challenging project I have ever been involved in but on the other hand it’s been the most refreshing and enjoyable, I’m extremely pleased and proud of all of the team.
Sika Sarnafil have carried out their own case study on this project – read it here.
