SIKA AT WORK HUNGERHILL SCHOOL, DONCASTER ROOFING: Decothane Ultra, Decotherm 130mm insulation board, S-Vap 5000 carrier membrane P600 primer and Decolight roof lightsBACKGROUND Established in 1976, Hungerhill School in Doncaster is one of the highest achieving state schools in South Yorkshire, with 1150 students aged 11-16. The original 2,500m 2 roof had been specified with 150 rooflights, which were a significant cause of leaks. Raised areas of the roof were also causing pools of standing water after periods of heavy rain due to inadequate drainage. The poorly insulated roof was also making the school building difficult and expensive to heat. REQUIREMENT The school needed a solution that would provide a long-term approach to improving waterproofing, drainage and thermal perfo

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