System Type: Metal Cappings

Coronation Square, Leyton

Written by Mark Poole on January 14, 2025. Posted in Uncategorised.

This impressive, multi-phased, new-build scheme in East London comprised over 6,000 sqm of waterproofing works delivered across a complex programme of development.

Skyler delivered a fully integrated waterproofing strategy designed to meet the varied technical demands of the scheme while maintaining consistency in performance and quality across all phases.

The package included hot melt waterproofing with XPS insulation, built-up felt systems with integrated PIR insulation, standing seam metal roofing and cold-applied liquid waterproofing solutions, each selected to suit specific roof zones, detailing requirements, and programme constraints.

A key element of the development was the incorporation of blue, green, and brown roof zones, forming a comprehensive sustainable drainage and environmental strategy. These systems were designed to manage surface water runoff effectively, reduce pressure on drainage infrastructure, and enhance biodiversity through varied substrate and planting approaches. Collectively, they also contribute to improved thermal performance and long-term ecological value across the site.

The programme also incorporated a range of additional finishing elements including aluminium decking, and paved roof areas.

To support safe long-term access and compliance, mansafe systems were installed across all principal roof areas, ensuring secure maintenance routes and reducing operational risk for the facilities teams.

London City Island

Written by Mark Poole on November 12, 2023. Posted in Uncategorised.

This scheme comprised of waterproofing, blue roof installation and a complete rubber crumb sports pitch to approximately 1,800 sqm.

The main area above the car park was approximately 1,100 sqm. The waterproofing was a Hot Melt system with XPS Insulation.

The finishes were a blue roof attenuation system with a bespoke rubber crumb sports pitch including line marking which offers the residents of the development an extremely useful area for all year round use.

Good Luck Hope, London

Written by Mark Poole on November 11, 2023. Posted in Uncategorised.

This new build scheme located directly on the Thames was a multi-phased project for Skyler, who provided over 5,000sqm of roofing and waterproofing systems.

The full array provided were: Hot Melt, XPS insulation, Single Ply, Three Layered Felt, Green Roofs, Cappings, Paving, Cold Applied Waterproofing, Fall Arrest.

Canterbury Riverside, Kent

Written by Mark Poole on July 10, 2023. Posted in Uncategorised.

This vast new build scheme incorporating leisure, retail and accommodation was completed in 2022.

Approximately 3,500sqm of Three Layered Felt system with tapered insulation including Green Roofs.

2,000 sqm of hot melt waterproofing, 1,200 sqm of metal sheeting to the retail section of the development and a final 1000 sqm of complex sound deadening within the roof build up to the cinema building.

Beulah Hill, Croydon

Written by Mark Poole on July 10, 2023. Posted in Uncategorised.

The roof and balcony waterproofing systems covered approximately 1900sqm.

There was a combination of Hot Melt waterproofing, a warm roof system and cold applied waterproofing across the project.

Alongside the roofing and balcony waterproofing systems, a further 400 linear metres of metal cappings were installed.

Harris Academy

Written by wjs37S6J on September 11, 2020. Posted in Uncategorised.

Skyler Contracting were chosen as Principal Contractor for the roof refurbishment at Harris Academy in Bermondsey.

The main roof areas were in an extremely poor state and had a number of attempts to stop the leaks over a number of years but to no avail.

Skyler Contracting assembled a full scaffold that totalled twelve storeys to gain independent access to the roof areas.

Works consisted of complete removal of the existing Mastic Asphalt which had failed in many places. Underneath of the Asphalt was a degraded screed that was also removed. This fell outside the original specification and was an addition.

Combining this addition, whilst working in a live school with exams underway, made this an extremely sensitive project. Constant communication with the school hierarchy and detailed schedules as to when each element of works was taking place, became a critical factor in delivering this project to the trust in the defined timeframe.

The project area in total was 500sqm.