Asbestos Roof Removal & Fleece-Backed EPDM Replacement – Newport Pagnell
A Quality Construction project in Newport Pagnell: Asbestos Roof Removal & Fleece-Backed EPDM Replacement – Newport Pagnell. A safer new premium roof covering was installed with a 20-year guarantee.
Background
Starting point
The customer wanted a reliable, properly finished solution at the property in Newport Pagnell. The starting point was existing asbestos roof covering required safe removal and replacement. The priority was to correct the issue properly and leave a durable, professional finish.
Existing condition
Existing asbestos roof covering required safe removal and replacement. 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.
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Before
Completed
Delivery
What we did
- Arranged safe removal and correct disposal of the asbestos roof, then installed a new fleece-backed EPDM roof system.
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
Fleece-backed EPDM membrane
- Specification
- Premium fleece-backed rubber membrane
Selected for durable flat-roof waterproofing and a robust bonded finish.
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 arranged safe removal and correct disposal of the asbestos roof, then installed a new fleece-backed EPDM roof system. with attention to preparation, detailing and long-term performance.
Outcome
A safer new premium roof covering was installed with a 20-year guarantee.
Standards
Planning, quality & handover
Quality control
Quality checks focused on preparation, alignment, weathering/detailing, fixings and the finished appearance relevant to this asbestos roof removal & fleece-backed epdm replacement – newport pagnell. 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 2 days. Materials, access and individual work stages were coordinated so the project could progress efficiently with minimal unnecessary disruption.
Guarantees
Workmanship — 20 years
Outcome
The result
A safer new premium roof covering was installed with a 20-year guarantee.
