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PROJECT

ULSTER UNIVERSITY BELFAST CAMPUS

HOT MELT ROOFING

T hornton Roofing (Ireland) Ltd completed the hot melt roofing works to Block BD of the Ulster University Belfast Campus. Established 50 years ago, Thornton is a leading roofing and cladding company based in Toomebridge delivering projects across the UK and Ireland. It prides itself on its ability to deliver high quality workmanship, exemplary customer service and value for money.

Thornton’s contract works team undertakes projects in the commercial, education, leisure, health and residential sectors. In addition to the standout Ulster University Belfast Campus, Thornton has carried out contracts on some of the country’s most recognisable buildings, from new innovative designs to the restoration of listed buildings steeped in history. It’s inhouse design team can draw up plans for your next project or alternatively can assist architects and

building contractors with drawings and specifications for all roofing systems. The highly skilled installation team works efficiently installing roofing and cladding and completing projects on time, even to the tightest of deadlines.

T: +44 (0)28 796 50368 E: info@thorntonroofing.co.uk www.thorntonroofing.com

BIRD DETERRENT SYSTEM Similar to agricultural or security electric fences, this tactile scaring device uses a small electric shock to deter birds from unwanted areas without harming them. Quick to install using a glue track and P est control experts, Rentokil, supplied and installed an electrical bird control system to the new

Ulster University Belfast Campus. A thorough survey of the site location by Rentokil identified a potential threat to the longevity of the roofing materials posed by roosting Herring gulls and Feral pigeons. Following the survey’s findings, an Avishock electrical bird deterrent system was installed by Rentokil to the leading edge of the main roofs, raised roofs, plant room roofs and raised parapets amounting to 5,050m of track in total.

quick-fit connectors, this system is a discrete yet highly effective and long- lasting bird deterrent. Rentokil has been at the forefront of pest control innovation since 1927. Its cutting edge sustainable solutions and network of highly trained technicians, offer commercial properties superior pest control to support legislation and auditing requirements.

Rentokil’s electrical bird control system was installed to the leading edge of identified roofs. See three black tracks on perimeter of main roof edge.

T: 0800 917 1982 www.rentokil.co.uk

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