Shelter Roofing Systems was chosen to install Firestone Rubbergard EPDM at Hinkley Point A Nuclear Power Station. Currently in the process of being decommissioned, this was an essential job that required high levels of workmanship and a dedication to health and safety.

At the time of surveying Hinkley Point A’s roof it was covered in felt. The requirement was to install a system that would not require stripping the roof to the substrate as this could have potentially emitted harmful radiation. Not only this but the system had to take into account the many ventilation points and air ducks that protruded from the roof.

Shelter Roofing Systems solved this problem by specifying and installing Firestone Rubbergard EPDM single-ply material. Tearing up the felt was not necessary as the qualities of the Firestone material meant that it could be over laid and a cold applied to the existing felt. Firestone Rubbergard EPDM also provided greater flexibility in sealing all ventilation points without restricting their usage.

Testimonial

“Magnox South Sites are extremely pleased with the work completed by Shelter Roofing Systems. Previous to the installation of the new membrane the roofs at Hinkley Point A were extremely difficult to seal against the weather. The number of ventilation ducks and outlets meant that we were fighting a losing battle in ensuring that water did not leak in through these weak areas.

However, Shelter Roofing Systems have solved this problem completely. They were able to identify exactly what was required to seal the roof and we are extremely happy with the level of workmanship in the completed system.”

Alex Rippon, Site Manager, Magnox South Sites