Alwitra Rescues Iconic New Fire Station

A new 6.5 million firestation has been constructed in Weymouth, Dorset. It has a sensational wave form roof which has been made watertight due to the flexibility of the versatile and world beating Alwitra Evalon V single ply membrane.

The building has a striking glazed community entrance together with the wave-form roof, designed by Tetris Solutions and constructed by Morgan Sindall for Dorset Fire and Rescue. This gives a clear view of the fire equipment through glass service bay doors.

2000m2 of Evalon V single ply membrane was chosen by specialist roofing and cladding contractor Coverworld Construction Ltd for its workability and long lasting performance.

The two high level roofs of the station comprise a 'stepped curved' polyester powder coated Ali Verge detail and are in sinusiodal form with contrasting dark grey and white colours. Evalon V single ply membrane and roof insulation have been used on the flat roofs, with aluminium coping to the perimeters. The louvre wall cladding and rain water goods were also supplied and installed by Coverworld.

Phillip Brand, Managing Director of Coverworld Construction said, "This has been a highly successful project for us. With the striking waveform main roof and stepped perimeter detail this project was both technically demanding and on-site challenging, however, with the assistance of the comprehensive technical backup provided by ICB and the excellent site skills of our own highly trained ICB approved installers, we achieved a finished product which is not only practical but also aesthetically pleasing."

"The smooth running of this project was achieved through the excellent working relationship we had with the architect Graham Stevenson of Tetris Solution, Project Manager Paul Finch of Morgan Sindall and Technical Representative Mike Williams of ICB,' added Phillip Brand. "We will not hesitate to recommend Alwitra on further projects."

Specified for its world class waterproofing qualities, Alwitra Evalon V is a unique membrane that gave the project the ultimate low cost, long term solution to its waterproofing.

It can be mechanically fixed, loose laid and ballasted as well as being fully attached with a special range of glues. A specially developed self adhesive backing, ideal for flame/heat free environments is also available.

ICB's Ultimate Roofing System is made up of a extensive portfolio of highly engineered products including Alwitra Evalon V. The system includes every component for extensive or intensive green roofs plus fine calibre flashings, edge trims, roof lights and rainwater outlets. A comprehensive guarantee that gives cover for up to twenty years is provided with each ICB roof.

The unequalled transparency of this new build operational fire station, which was opened in July 2011 by the Mayor of Weymouth and Portland Graham Winter, puts on show the fire fighting machinery as well as inviting the public in to promote full community engagement with the fire safety and prevention service. The station includes an interactive fire education centre, fitness room, IT suite, cafeteria, community rooms and a multipurpose studio.