Wind-battered building’s costly insurance claims for roof damage resolved with Sarnafil

Before it was refurbished with a Sarnafil roofing system two years ago, the Admirals Court residential block of flats in Inverclyde regularly lost roof tiles and, subsequently, amassed insurance claims as a result of storm damage.

Located on the coastal tip of Gourock, the building is battered by harsh weather and gale-force winds that dislodged the existing lightweight concrete tiles. When the building’s insurers said they were considering withdrawing storm damage cover because of excessive claims, Gerry Gilroy, from the building’s property manager, Ross & Liddell Limited, was charged with finding a lasting solution.

“Due to the nature of the roof structure we couldn’t re-cover with a more robust material than the existing tiles, so had to consider an alternative,” Gerry recalls. “I’d in the past re-roofed a building with Sarnafil, so I suggested using single ply to mimic a lead roof for this building.”

Sarnafil registered contractor WG Walker installed the mechanically fastened system featuring 500 m² of S327-12EL membrane in Lead Grey. The project was completed through Sarnafil’s Roof Management service, which can provide clients with a single point responsibility guarantee covering design, materials and workmanship. What’s more, it offered Ross & Liddell peace of mind that the roof would withstand wind uplift in future.

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