Bakers have completed a roof renovation and solar panel preparation programme to the Lasdun Building at Christ College, Cambridge University. The Lasdun Building is an iconic concrete building with a stepped roofing structure. It was built in 1968 and nicknamed the ‘Typewriter’ is a fantastic example of Brutalist architecture.
Project Overview
The works involved a new lead roof and lead roof repairs across the entire building. A SIKA liquid membrane roof finish was also applied to the existing concrete roofing to enable the fitting of phase 1 of a new solar panel scheme.
As Principal Contractor we co-ordinated and facilitated the preparation and enabling works, managing the project through to completion ensuring all warranties and certificates were issued.
Preparation and temporary works
A professional environmental clean was undertaken removing moss, pigeon waste, lichen and any debris in order to prepare the area for the works. Scaffolding, a temporary roof and debris netting was installed to fully protect the works and surrounding areas, and to ensure the building was watertight throughout the duration of the project.
Lead roofing repair programme
A programme of repair was undertaken involving the supply and fix of new treated timber roofing battens with penny gaps between boarding to allow ventilation. Insulation and a continuous roof deck was laid. New lead sheets and flashing joints were installed and all new lead was treated with patination oil (a white spirit based liquid) protect the lead and prevent carbonate formation and white staining that can appear when exposed to the elements and moisture if left untreated.
SIKA coating system in preparation for solar panels
A Sika liquid applied coating system was applied to the Lasdun Building roof area in preparation for the installation of the Solar PV panels.
As the Principal Contractor we then co-ordinated and facilitated the preparation and enabling work for Cambridge Solar including cable entry routes, PV mounting system, hand railings and protection of all the surfaces.
Cambridge University, Christ College – Roof renovation & solar panel programme
Bakers have completed a roof renovation and solar panel preparation programme to the Lasdun Building at Christ College, Cambridge University. The Lasdun Building is an iconic concrete building with a stepped roofing structure. It was built in 1968 and nicknamed the ‘Typewriter’ is a fantastic example of Brutalist architecture.
Project Overview
The works involved a new lead roof and lead roof repairs across the entire building. A SIKA liquid membrane roof finish was also applied to the existing concrete roofing to enable the fitting of phase 1 of a new solar panel scheme.
As Principal Contractor we co-ordinated and facilitated the preparation and enabling works, managing the project through to completion ensuring all warranties and certificates were issued.
Preparation and temporary works
A professional environmental clean was undertaken removing moss, pigeon waste, lichen and any debris in order to prepare the area for the works. Scaffolding, a temporary roof and debris netting was installed to fully protect the works and surrounding areas, and to ensure the building was watertight throughout the duration of the project.
Lead roofing repair programme
A programme of repair was undertaken involving the supply and fix of new treated timber roofing battens with penny gaps between boarding to allow ventilation. Insulation and a continuous roof deck was laid. New lead sheets and flashing joints were installed and all new lead was treated with patination oil (a white spirit based liquid) protect the lead and prevent carbonate formation and white staining that can appear when exposed to the elements and moisture if left untreated.
SIKA coating system in preparation for solar panels
A Sika liquid applied coating system was applied to the Lasdun Building roof area in preparation for the installation of the Solar PV panels.
As the Principal Contractor we then co-ordinated and facilitated the preparation and enabling work for Cambridge Solar including cable entry routes, PV mounting system, hand railings and protection of all the surfaces.
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