Case Studies

Southwark Fire Station

Design Specification:

  • Sector: Commercial & Residential, Redevelopment & New Build 
  • Location: London, England
  • Products: CTF-Ultra VIP 

 

This Grade II former fire station (originally built in 1777), headquarters, museum and training facility underwent an extensive refurbishment. In addition, a brand new 10-storey residential building was added, creating 199 apartments as well as a commercial space and new school to house 1150 students.

 

CTF were asked to produce inverted roof systems for the Levels 2-7 balconies. With a required u value of 0.13, and different parapets for each level, we supplied bespoke variations of our CTF-Ultra VIP systems for each. Each area had an insulation system build up consisting of; CTF-IV1 underlay, CTF-VIP, CTF-IV1 infill surround, CTF-FS (6mm MgO) overlay and CTF-K Shield (WFRL) sealed with CTF-K Tape. 

 

Buchanan Wharf

Design Specification:

  • Sector: Commercial & Residential, & New Build 
  • Location: Glasgow, Scotland
  • Products: CTF-Ultra VIP 

 

Buchanan Wharf is a new, dynamic city centre district, based on the South Bank of the iconic river Clyde, directly opposite Central Station. Buchanan Wharf blends modern apartment living and dynamic workplaces with international class facilities and unrivalled connectivity, creating a stimulating and engaging destination on the Clyde.

 

CTF were asked to produce inverted roof systems for the roofs of each of the development’s main blocks (1, 2, and 3). With a required u value of 0.15 we supplied our CTF-Ultra VIP system with a build up consisting of;  CTF-VIP, CTF-IV1 infill surround, CTF-IV1 overlay and CTF-K Shield (WFRL) sealed with CTF-K Tape. 

 

The Lakes at Channels

Design Specification:

  • Sector: Residential, New Build
  • Location: Essex, England
  • Products: CTF-IV1

 

 

A truly unique collection of architecturally designed luxury homes and apartments overlooking a beautiful lake.

CTF were asked to design inverted roof systems for the balconies and terraces. With a required U value of 0.15 and 130mm build up, we supplied our CTF Ultra VIP system with a build up comprising of; CTF-01 (EPS 200) underlay, CTF VIP, CTF-01 (EPS 200) overlay, CTF-01 (EPS 200) infill surround and CTF-K Shield (WFRL) sealed with CTF-K Tape.

 

The Tate Residences, Sussex County Cricket Club

Design Specification:

  • Sector: Residential, New Build
  • Location: Hove, England
  • Products: CTF-IV1

 

 

The Tate Residences are an outstanding collection of 37 apartments and penthouses situated adjacent to prestigious Sussex cricket ground.

CTF were asked to design a VIP system for the upper balconies and terraces. With a required U value of 0.12, we supplied our CTF Ultra VIP system with a build up consisting of CTF VIP,  CTF-01 (EPS 200) infill surround, CTF-FS (6mm MgO) and CTF-K Shield (WFRL) sealed with CTF-K Tape.

 

Leonardo Hotel, Manchester

Design Specification:

  • Sector: Commercial, New Build
  • Location: Manchester, England
  • Products: CTF-IV1 & CTF-UB1

 

An architecturally acclaimed, design award winning 275-bedroom hotel with complimenting high specificaton facilities. The 13-storey building is inspired by Jenga blocks and Milan’s “vertical forest tower blocks”, incorporating planted balconies.

CTF were asked to produce designs for multiple roofs and terraces, each requiring tapered insulation and with differing parapets. In addition, non-combustible upstands were requested for the roof in order for the project to comply with building regulations’ fire requirements.  We supplied our CTF-IV1 system, using a multi-layered tapered and flat CTF-01 (EPS 200) and CTF-K Shield (WFL) sealed with CTF-K Tape. In addition, we supplied non-combustible upstands comprising of CTF-05 (50mm stone wool) bonded to CTF-FS (10mm cementatious board).

 

Kampus

Design Specification:

  • Sector:  Commercial & Residential, Redevelopment 
  • Location: Manchester, England
  • Products: CTF-Ultra VIP 

 

KAMPUS is a new neighbourhood located at the former Manchester Metropolitan University campus in the heart of the city. Utilising the qualities of the existing built structures – Victorian brick canal-side warehouses and the 1964 concrete tower – presents the opportunity to develop at the city block scale, creating new connections and a new destination.

 

CTF were asked to produce inverted roof systems for the terrace areas on the project. With a required u value of 0.10 we supplied our CTF-Ultra VIP system with a build up consisting of; CTF-IV1 underlay,  CTF-VIP, CTF-IV1 infill surround, CTF-IV1 overlay and CTF-K Shield (WFRL) sealed with CTF-K Tape.

 

RAF Coningsby

Design Specification:

  • Sector:  Defence
  • Location: Lincoln, England
  • Products: CTF-08 & CTF-Adhesive 

 

 

Coningsby was one of several military bases selected by the MoD for modernisation to their accommodation blocks. This project consisted of three 4-storey accommodation blocks to house Senior Non Commissioned Officers and Junior Ranks at the RAF base, constructed from a modular design.

CTF were asked to produce a warm roof system for the roofs on the project. With a required u value of 0.15 we supplied our CTF-08 system consisting of a bespoke, tapered EPS 150 layer with a flat, tissue faced PIR overlay, in addition to our CTF-Adhesive for full system bonding.   

 

Etex Factory Gatehouse

Design Specification:

  • Sector:  Commercial (Manufacturing) 
  • Location: Bristol, England
  • Products: CTF-09

 

 

Etex are global giants in the manufacturing of many products for the construction industry. Etex Factory Gatehouse is a new plasterboard manufacturing facility in Bristol which will allow them to double their UK manufacturing capacity to the UK construction market. 

 

CTF were asked to produce a warm roof system for the project. With a required u value of 0.15, we supplied our CTF-09 system consisting of a multi-layered, bespoke, tapered insulation scheme of stone wool with a rigid cement board overlay.