BriggsAmasco installs new roof at Aberdeen Airport
Forming part of an ambitious 20 year, £100 million capital investment programme, LHR Airports Ltd and main contractor Balfour Beatty required a proven, durable and reliable roofing solution. Having successfully completed other roofing works at Aberdeen Airport, BriggsAmasco was chosen once again to deliver a long term roofing application.
With the main roofs totaling 4000m2 to overlay, a Sarnafil roof management system - renowned for high quality and long term performance - was chosen. To cause as little disruption as possible and with minimal impact to the busy airport’s operations, BriggsAmasco completed some of the works in the early hours when aircraft movements are at a minimum.
The BriggsAmasco team were required to strip off more than 400 tonnes of ballast and insulation from the existing roof prior to the application of the comprehensive built-up roof system. This involved the use of a vacuum machine to remove the ballast which was then recycled by the airport. As part of the renovation, a new 120mm thick insulation was also installed to improve the energy efficiency in line with modern standards.
The Sarnafil Roof Management option helped to deliver a complete waterproof roofing system. From initial consultation to survey and specification through to installation and inspection – the airport benefited from a roof service with a single point responsibility guarantee, covering design, materials and workmanship.
