2023
Auckland, New Zealand

Empire Apartments were built in 2006 and consist of two high-rise buildings with 19 storeys of affordable modern accommodation in the Auckland CBD. Its great location is within a 10-minute walk to the City Centre, which offers a variety of entertainment options, Aotea Square, Auckland Art Gallery,Sky Tower and much more.

Project Requirements

The old roof of the complex had started to leak. However, the client did not want the expense or inconvenience of having to remove the existing torch-on roofing – it was to remain in place and a new roofing system was to be applied over the top.

Challenges

  • The new roofing solution had to be compatible in order to be successfully applied over the existing torch-on roof
  • The solution had to easily detail around penetration pipes and hard to waterproof areas
  • The solution also had to withstand unpredictable weather conditions and not delay installation

Sika Products

Sika Solution

A SikaRoof® MTC (now SikaRoof® i-Cure) system was the perfect choice to enable the old roof membrane to remain in place and be installed over the top. Due to it’s liquid-applied nature, the SikaRoof® system made difficult details and penetrations in the roof design a simple process during installation.

Project Participants

 

Specialist Contractor

National Waterproofing Limited

Product Specifier

Sika UNI Team

 

Project Size

800m2