Robert Bosch Plant Cardiff

SPV Special Projects have recently undertaken the overlaying of the roof area at the Robert Bosch  world-wide alternator production Plant in Miskin in Cardiff.

An ethos of partnership and openness between SPV, The Client and the Supplier was the hallmark of success for a project which was one of the biggest re-roofing projects completed to date with this material in the UK.

PIB-based FDT Rhepanol fk, the worlds most advanced roofing membrane with a synthetic fleece backing and integrated self sealing edge was chosen to provide a watertight solution for the roof area in excess of 30,000m2.

The original roof was made up of concrete Durox lightweight concrete with a layer of felt, fibreboard insulation and a felt waterproofing system. Rhepanol fk was laid over the existing concrete decking and mechanically fixed using Gripfix, FDT's unique hook and loop fixing strip.

A tight 12 week schedule and zero level disruption were paramount at the plant where the 1000 strong workforce carry out 24/7 production, 7 days a week. 

The works were completed within the strict 12 week time frame and all works were completed without any disruption to the 24/7 production of alternators, despite the adverse weather conditions which were encountered.