Otago University Science Precinct

8 May, 2018

Otago University Science Precinct

The 56 million dollar Science precinct upgrade by the University of Otago redeveloped the ageing Science Block buildings into research facilities which are of the highest international standing.

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Client: Otago University

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Architect: Parker Warburton Team Architects, Lab- Works Architecture

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Main Contractor: Leighs Construction

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Completion Date: February 2018

The Roofing Project

The existing building had a zero degree concrete slab roofwith a leaking bitumous membrane. Weight concerns and significant plant and ventilation requirements meant the options were limited as to which system to install.

A tapered scheme Viking Warmroof at 2 degrees pitch was selected. The insulation is designed to the specifically to the requirements of the roof: falls, hips, valleys, gutters etc created entirely from Kingspan Polyiso Insulation. This lightweight option achieves an R-rating of 8 across the Science Block Roof and at its highest point is 460mm thick.

Enviroclad membrane is installed as the waterproofing layer over the top of the insulation. Enviroclad was selected due to the systems ability to successfully and robustly terminate over 200 penetrations from 50mm in diameter to over a metre square.

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Musselburgh Rise Complex

27 Apr, 2018

Musselburgh Rise Complex

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Client: Dunedin City Council

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Project Size: 3200m2

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Product: 0.55 Gauge Corrugate from Dimond Roofing

The Roofing Project

Dunedin Roofing Systems was contracted by the Dunedin City Council to reroof and insulate 32 Units, 1 community Hall, 2 Laundries and 1 Shed at the Mussleburgh Rise Complex in Dunedin.

A tapered scheme Viking Warmroof at 2 degrees pitch was selected. The insulation is designed to the specifically to the requirements of the roof: falls, hips, valleys, gutters etc created entirely from Kingspan Polyiso Insulation. This lightweight option achieves an R-rating of 8 across the Science Block Roof and at its highest point is 460mm thick.

This project had a tight timeline to create minimal interference to the tenants and was challenging due to the 45 degree pitch roofs but we finished this project under time. The tenants and their morning teas will be missed and were a pleasure to work for.

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Dunedin Botanical Gardens

Otago University Science Precinct

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Otago Polytechnic Learning Link

27 Apr, 2018

Otago Polytechnic Learning Link

Otago Polytechnic Learning Link Case Study

Dunedin Roofing Systems was engaged by Cook Brothers Construction to complete the Enviroclad Membrane roofing on the Mason & Wales designed new $11.9M ‘Learning Link’ project at Otago Polytechnic.

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Client: Otago Polytechnic

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Architect: Mason and Wales

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Main Contractor: Signal Management Group

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Completion Date: March 2016

The Roofing Project

The 1400m2 project included a plywood substrate. The 2 degree pitch roof is visible from many surrounding buildings so the finish had to be perfect.

Due to Viking Enviroclads 3.6 m wide and 30.4 metre long rolls the project was able to be executed with minimal laps.

This project is a Viking Full System Warranty project only able to be undertaken by licensed applicators who have trained to a level 3 training certification.

The Result

The result is an extremely attractive, perfectly watertight roof installed to the highest standards and delivered on time while enabling the day to day operational and educational activities of the Polytechnic to continue with the minimum of disruption.