Flexible Liquid Rubber Warehouse Gully Leak Repair – Leighton Buzzard | Quality Construction

Background

Starting point

The customer wanted a reliable, properly finished solution at the property in Leighton Buzzard. The starting point was significant leaks inside a warehouse from the gully area. The priority was to correct the issue properly and leave a durable, professional finish.

Existing condition

Significant leaks inside a warehouse from the gully area. The existing construction and surrounding details were assessed so the scope could focus on the areas genuinely requiring attention.

Challenges

The main consideration was integrating the new work correctly with the existing property while maintaining weathering, finish and build quality. No unusual additional challenge is recorded for this historic project.

Photography

Completed

Delivery

What we did

Thoroughly cleaned and prepared the affected gully, then applied a flexible liquid-rubber waterproofing system designed to move with expansion and contraction without splitting.

Programme

Work stages

Inspection & preparation

Assess the existing substrate or prepared deck, remove failed material where required and clean the area thoroughly. QC focus: preparation, correct sequencing and quality of the inspection & preparation stage.

Repairs / build-up

Complete any structural, deck, DPM, insulation or upstand work required before waterproofing. QC focus: preparation, correct sequencing and quality of the repairs / build-up stage.

Waterproofing installation

Install the specified EPDM, single-ply or liquid-applied waterproofing system with careful detailing around edges, outlets and penetrations. QC focus: preparation, correct sequencing and quality of the waterproofing installation stage.

Trims & interfaces

Complete perimeter trims, wall details, fascias, gutters or adjoining roof interfaces. QC focus: preparation, correct sequencing and quality of the trims & interfaces stage.

Final inspection

Check continuity, laps/details and the finished appearance, then photograph and leave the area clean. QC focus: preparation, correct sequencing and quality of the final inspection stage.

Specification

Products & materials

Flexible liquid-rubber waterproofing system

Specification: Flexible liquid-applied membrane

Selected to form a continuous waterproof coating capable of accommodating normal thermal movement.

On site

Problems solved

Issue

The main consideration was integrating the new work correctly with the existing property while maintaining weathering, finish and build quality. No unusual additional challenge is recorded for this historic project.

How we fixed it

Quality Construction recommended a targeted, properly prepared installation rather than a temporary cosmetic repair. The agreed approach was to thoroughly cleaned and prepared the affected gully, then applied a flexible liquid-rubber waterproofing system designed to move with expansion and contraction without splitting. with attention to preparation, detailing and long-term performance.

Outcome

The warehouse leak was repaired with a 10-year guarantee.

Standards

Planning, quality & handover

Quality control

Quality checks focused on preparation, alignment, weathering/detailing, fixings and the finished appearance relevant to this flexible liquid rubber warehouse gully leak repair – leighton buzzard. Photographs should be used to evidence visible and hidden-stage workmanship where available.

Project management

The works were organised around a planned sequence and completed over 1 day. Materials, access and individual work stages were coordinated so the project could progress efficiently with minimal unnecessary disruption.