Ultimo Sydney Campus Apartments , Broadway

With some 40,000 cars passing by it on a daily basis, the heritage listed Ultimo City apartments are a Sydney Landmark many would recognise.
Due to worsening water damage through the rooftop planter boxes and terrace membranes, Bellmont were appointed to oversee the rectification of the waterproofing membrane. Whilst rectifying the problem was of paramount importance, due to the age and cultural significance of the building, we had to simultaneously oversee the resoration process to ensure that all works would maintain the aesthetic integrity of the building.
On initial review you could be forgiven for thinking this was a simple job, but there was one further complication. We had to ensure works were undertaken in a way which would minimise the disruption and displacement of the students who resided in the building.

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Laying down the solution

Having reviewed all tendered applications, our role as superintendents was to oversee the removal of 4,000 square meters of faulty membrane, the resurfacing as required of the existing substrate and the application of a new water-tight membrane.
Our recommendation was the implementation of a highly specialised polyurea, spray applied membrane system which achieved the required waterproofing needed whilst also allowing for a rapid turn around.
The nature of the work meant we were regularly onsite to undertake progressive QA of the film build for both the primer coat and subsequently, the actual membrane itself.