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Mulberry Academy, London
Mulberry Academy, London

Mulberry Academy
London

The Client

Barker Associates is one of the country’s leading education property consultants. They play a proactive role in assisting pre-schools, primary, secondary and free schools, as well as academies, colleges and universities. They gain funding from various available streams and subsequently manage their property portfolio. One of their clients is Mulberry Academy in Shoreditch, London, part of Mulberry Schools Trust. This Multi-Academy Trust is a flourishing collaboration of schools and partners, focusing on delivering high-quality provision for local families in Tower Hamlets and East London.

  • Moisture mapping survey results gave the client critical insight
  • Reduced environmental waste
  • 20-year warranty with a life expectancy of 30 years plus
  • Works carried out while the school building was in use
  • Completed on time, October 2020
  • Full Built Up Felt Roof system – Hybrid liquid system to plant area

£385,000

Value

12 Weeks

Duration

2,000 m2

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Challenges and Solutions

Starfish Construction upgraded the insulation to meet current U-values and identified a missing lightning protection system on the roofs. Our approach of using a built-up overlay system resulted in a significant reduction in landfill material disposal, which is one of the benefits of overlay versus full roof material strip.

As we carried out works on this project during term-time, we had to take additional safety measures to ensure that no debris fell from the roof into the school grounds. Due to the buildings’ layout, we were working in a very restricted operation and storage space. With our previous working relationship with Barker’s and close liaison with the school, we delivered a seamless and safe project outcome.

The sizeable 2,000 m2 roofing area included several challenging to reach sections. Some areas where felt would have been difficult to lay down securely, meant using a hybrid system between a liquid-applied membrane and a fully built up felt roofing system. This mixed solution has been a very successful process for Starfish Construction on many projects.

Outcome

We have provided the end-user, Mulberry School, and our surveying client, Barkers Associates, with a new robust roofing system that will be safe and easy to maintain for many years to come. The roofing system backed by a 20-year warranty has a life expectancy of over 30 years, ensuring comfortable schooling across generations to come.

Having worked with Starfish Construction on several previous projects, I had no hesitation in contacting them to support us at Mulberry School. My faith was justified when they identified that there wasn’t any need for a full strip and replacement, instead, guiding us towards an effective and cost-saving overlay solution.

I would also like to personally thank everyone involved in the project for ensuring a smooth and successful delivery.

Calum Torpey BSc (Hons), Surveyor, Barker Associates