EJOT flat roofing fasteners chosen for Whitley Bay Ice Rink refurb
A combination of EJOT flat roofing fasteners and stress plates has been used by Roofclad Systems in a major project to refurbish the barrel vaulted roof of Whitley Bay Ice Rink.
The Problem
The project was initiated by the ice rink owners following damage sustained during one of the most severe storms to hit Britain in the winter of 2021/2022, Storm Arwen. The weather event’s severe winds, rain and snow exacerbated issues which were already known, largely due to general wear and tear and the fact that the roof had already surpassed its lifespan.
Storm Arwen left in its wake thousands of homes without power, disruption to transport and damage to buildings across the region. The large roof of Whitley Bay Ice Rink was hit hard too, with a large section of the felt and insulation becoming de-bonded during the storm, leaving the metal profiled decking exposed to the elements.
Prior to the storm, the roof condition had already become vulnerable due to its age, and problems with large amounts of water ingress and poor thermal values had plagued the building for several years. The refurbishment project gave the owners an opportunity to resolve these issues with the peace of mind of a long term warranty, which Roofclad Systems were able to offer.
The Solution
After progressively removing all the loose insulation and felt resulting from the storm damage, Roofclad Systems supplied and installed over 4000m² of a built up single ply system.
This solution involved installing a self-adhesive vapour control layer to the existing roof, onto which 50mm thick, foil backed, PIR insulation boards were mechanically fixed to the metal decking using EJOT JT3 ST 2 6.0 self-drilling screws and EJOT HTV 70 RU galvanised steel stress plates. The 50mm board was the minimum possible to ensure that they would not be accidentally damaged when being walked on due to the corrugations in the decking.
A 1.5mm thick Fatra reinforced single ply waterproofing system could then be mechanically fastened to the existing decking, making use of the EJOT HTV 82/40 Deep Dimple stress plate. The installation team ensured all side and end laps were hot air or solvent welded in accordance with the membrane manufacturer’s instructions.
The last stage of the roof installation involved mechanically fixing Fatra laminated steel flashings to all perimeter and upstand details, which were hot air welded with Fatra D unreinforced single ply.
Alex Tilley, Company Director at Roofclad Systems said: “We were extremely pleased to be appointed to refurbish the roof of Whitley Bay Ice Rink and play a part in giving this famous building a new lease of life. The project was extensive, and it was important to arrive at a specification that would best suit the unusual design of the roof, and one that we could be confident will perform well long term.”
The Problem
The project was initiated by the ice rink owners following damage sustained during one of the most severe storms to hit Britain in the winter of 2021/2022, Storm Arwen. The weather event’s severe winds, rain and snow exacerbated issues which were already known, largely due to general wear and tear and the fact that the roof had already surpassed its lifespan.
Storm Arwen left in its wake thousands of homes without power, disruption to transport and damage to buildings across the region. The large roof of Whitley Bay Ice Rink was hit hard too, with a large section of the felt and insulation becoming de-bonded during the storm, leaving the metal profiled decking exposed to the elements.
Prior to the storm, the roof condition had already become vulnerable due to its age, and problems with large amounts of water ingress and poor thermal values had plagued the building for several years. The refurbishment project gave the owners an opportunity to resolve these issues with the peace of mind of a long term warranty, which Roofclad Systems were able to offer.
The Solution
After progressively removing all the loose insulation and felt resulting from the storm damage, Roofclad Systems supplied and installed over 4000m² of a built up single ply system.
This solution involved installing a self-adhesive vapour control layer to the existing roof, onto which 50mm thick, foil backed, PIR insulation boards were mechanically fixed to the metal decking using EJOT JT3 ST 2 6.0 self-drilling screws and EJOT HTV 70 RU galvanised steel stress plates. The 50mm board was the minimum possible to ensure that they would not be accidentally damaged when being walked on due to the corrugations in the decking.
A 1.5mm thick Fatra reinforced single ply waterproofing system could then be mechanically fastened to the existing decking, making use of the EJOT HTV 82/40 Deep Dimple stress plate. The installation team ensured all side and end laps were hot air or solvent welded in accordance with the membrane manufacturer’s instructions.
The last stage of the roof installation involved mechanically fixing Fatra laminated steel flashings to all perimeter and upstand details, which were hot air welded with Fatra D unreinforced single ply.
Alex Tilley, Company Director at Roofclad Systems said: “We were extremely pleased to be appointed to refurbish the roof of Whitley Bay Ice Rink and play a part in giving this famous building a new lease of life. The project was extensive, and it was important to arrive at a specification that would best suit the unusual design of the roof, and one that we could be confident will perform well long term.”
