Case studies - Post & Purlin

Springfield Estate, Waltham Abbey, Essex

Client: Apollo Group
Project Management: Apollo Group
Main Contractor: Apollo Group
Installed by: Apollo Group

The 5 existing blocks of flats, were in serious state of disrepair and deteriorating rapidly. Leaks were apparent inside the properties which could not be identified on roofs due to water tracking thought the roof construction, often many metres from the point of ingress, rendering repairs virtually impossible.

This is a well known scenario across the borough and it was decided by the property management team that a familiar repair route should be adopted. Therefore a new barrel vault standing seam metal roof would be adopted with Aluminium Fascia/Soffit and Gutters.

The roofing contractor invited FTP Systems to carry out a detailed survey of the existing roofs and prepare structural calculations and drawings to assist in clearing planning consent and building regulations approvals.

FTP also carried out the manufacure and supply of all of the aluminium fascia/soffits, rainwater goods, curved barge flashings and oher miscellanious fabricated products.

The project, which again was on-time and on-budget, shows considerable aesthetic enhancement and has increased the asset value of the property. It also offers a significantly longer maintenance free life than could have been achieved by simply relaying a flat roof.