Vanguard Waterproofing Systems, Bristol
Client:
Vanguard Waterproofing Systems
With water ingress spreading across two occupied retail units and a full re-roof completely off the table, Delcote® and Seamsil® delivered a complete roof and gutter refurbishment at this busy Bristol retail centre – with zero disruption to the tenants below.
Vanguard Waterproofing Systems are a commercial roofing contractor based in Weston-super-Mare, specialising in flat roofing installations and refurbishments across the commercial sector. Working on behalf of property developer and landlord Eagle One, Vanguard were appointed to carry out full roof and gutter refurbishment works at Shield Retail Centre, Bristol – their first project working with Sharmans.
Site: Units 5 & 6, Shield Retail Centre, Link Road, Bristol, BS34 7BR
The Problem
The roof areas and gutter network across both units at this busy retail centre had deteriorated significantly, allowing water ingress that needed to be addressed without delay. With sitting tenants in occupation, a full re-roof was completely off the table – the disruption it would cause made it an unworkable option for the landlord.
The challenge was to find a solution that could restore the performance of both the roof and the gutters with minimal impact on the businesses below. In total, the project covered 1,000m² of roof area and 125 linear metres of guttering.
The Solution
Sharmans provided Eagle One with an initial condition report and recommended a package of tried and tested refurbishment systems. Following a competitive tender process, Vanguard Waterproofing Systems were appointed to carry out the works.
The roof was treated with Delcote® 25 Full Roof Coating, with Seamsil® applied to cut-edges and fixing points to prevent corrosion and seal vulnerable areas before the full coating was applied.
For the gutter network, Plygene® was the preferred solution, but a detailed site survey identified that mechanical fixing wasn’t possible in certain areas due to the existing structure. Rather than install two different systems within the same gutter run, it was agreed that coating the entire network with Delcote® GS would deliver a consistent, reliable result throughout.
Sharmans provided on-site technical support at three key stages during the project – during preparation and at two further points during installation – ensuring the works met or exceeded specification at every stage.
The Outcome
The project was completed on time and on budget, with the water ingress issues fully resolved across both units. Eagle One were sufficiently impressed with the result that they subsequently commissioned Sharmans to survey the remainder of the retail block, with Phase 2, a full refurbishment of the entire site, now planned.
We selected Sharmans for this project because we required a roofing system from a manufacturer with a strong technical reputation, high-quality products and responsive support. A particular mention should go to Jason, who has been extremely helpful and supportive throughout. Having that level of technical support and communication made a real difference to how the project progressed.
Damian Hiney, Vanguard Waterproofing Systems
The whole process, from initial interaction through to completion, was very smooth. Vanguard were meticulous and diligent and the work carried out was superb – meaning they could hand the project over to Eagle One on time and on budget. Eagle One were so impressed they have asked us to survey the rest of the properties as they now wish to proceed with Phase 2.
Jason Churchill, Sharmans Technical Support Manager
Key outcomes:
- Water ingress resolved across both units
- 1,000m² of roof refurbished
- 125 linear metres of gutters treated
- No disruption to live tenants
- Delivered on time and on budget
- Phase 2 commission secured as a direct result
Whether it’s a full roof coating or a seamless gutter refurbishment, our tried and tested systems restore performance without the cost and disruption of replacement. Call our technical team on 01298 812371 with any of your project enquiries, or if you would like to get a better feel for the systems, you can order a free sample here.