PROJECT OVERVIEW

Sussex Asphalte were appointed contractors on this project which consisted of a large 420m² flat roof over an office space, followed by the paving to the office carpark 239m².The project was one of our larger works undertaken across different roof spaces while the tenants of the associated buildings were still in occupation. The office and driveway sit next to a load restricted bridge above a road that leads to Kew Gardens train station. .

PROJECT CHALLENGES

We had to consider the two companies that were situated underneath our works on the road below, One of which was a mechanics garage and the other a classic car showroom with millions of pounds worth of luxury cars. We had to undertake the first phase of the works in the height of summer, with temperatures rising to nearly 40 degrees Celsius on some days we had to ensure that the operatives were taking frequent breaks to keep them safe. To further complicate the work, We were insulating the roof with a 140mm PIR insulation which holds the heat in the asphalt much longer than when you lay direct to deck. When we came to do the top coat we had to ensure that we were planning out our days to make sure we didn’t have to walk over any asphalt laid that day to reduce the risk of footprints on our asphalt flat.