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PROJECT

THE EWART BUILDING, BELFAST

FLAT ROOFING SYSTEMS hot works in their application. The Sika Trocal systems linked seamlessly to the pitched roof areas of this older building, delivering superior waterproofing capabilities. “GBS Roofing installed an IKO Bituminous roofing system on the 17 story tower. G BS Roofing was contracted to install all flat roofing requirements at The Ewart building, Belfast and completion took approximately 12 months.

Barry Mairs, Managing Director, GBS Roofing said, “The roofs had specific design and functional requirements which required very different approaches to installation and product application. “For the original Ewart building, GBS Roofing proposed a PVC option given its listed status. It is best practice with historic buildings to avoid, where possible, the use of systems requiring

Areas of machinery and the resulting foot traffic for maintenance activities required a highly durable flat roofing solution.” The roof terrace, which wraps around three elevations of the building, was completed with the IKO Bituminous system and finished with decorative A&G Fiamma paving flagstones.

T: +44 (0)28 9042 2555 E: info@gbsroofing.co.uk www.gbsroofing.co.uk

WASHROOMS AND CUBICLES Specification for all products was of the

W ith over 50 years’ expertise, JP Corry’s washroom division was the perfect partner to supply and fit out the toilet areas and locker room at The Ewart Building. The scope of works included the manufacture and installation of toilet cubicles, IPS panels, solid surface wash troughs, mirror wall units and tall mirrors,

highest grade, including compact grade laminate for IPS panels, solid surface material for troughs and flush fronted floor to ceiling toilet cubicles. Commenting, Gary Henderson, Contracts Manager for JP Corry said, “The toilet cubicles were a great challenge as we had to fit them with no visible fixings. But

lockers with keypads and shower cubicles with engraved symbols.

our experienced team of joiners skilfully applied hidden fixings on division panels and concealed hinges on 44mm thick tall cubicle doors.” He added, “This building is going to be one of the most prestigious office blocks in Belfast so it is a privilege for JP Corry to be involved.”

T: +44 (0)28 9024 3661 E: gary.henderson@jpcorry.co.uk www.jpcorry.co.uk

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