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St Angela’s Ursuline School - Forest Gate
Client: Barker Associates
Location: Newham, London
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Date Completed: 2018
Overview
We refurbished the main hall roof of St Angela’s Ursuline School, a Roman Catholic girls’ school in Forest Gate, London, founded in 1862. The roof had minimal insulation and was suffering from water ingress caused by wind-driven rain. The school also used the roof as a play area, which needed upgrading to meet modern standards.
The Challenge
The existing flat roof was no longer fit for purpose, with inadequate waterproofing and insulation, and pupils continued to use it as an elevated playground. The project required a design that protected the historic building fabric while also providing a safe, functional outdoor sports surface.
Our Solution
Working with Barker Associates, and as a Langley-approved roofing contractor, PRC installed a Langley Reinforced Bituminous Membrane system across the main hall roof.
The new roof build-up included:
A Graviflex anti-root layer to protect the structure
New insulation to improve thermal efficiency and reduce heating costs
A resilient rubber-based surface layer suitable for the rooftop play area
Drainage improvements to manage rainwater and protect the historic building
We also fabricated and installed a bespoke safety cage and replaced the external access stairs, helping to ensure the new rooftop play area could be used safely over the long term.
The Results
425m² main hall roof fully waterproofed and insulated
Converted into a modern 4G artificial grass football pitch
Improved thermal performance to meet building regulations
Reduced heating costs for the school
Enhanced safety with new access stairs and safety cage
Works covered by a 20-year independent insurance-backed guarantee
