Manufacturing Plant Asbestos Roof Waterproofing
Large manufacturing plants — automotive, plastics, paper, metals, chemical processing — typically sit beneath multi-acre asbestos cement roofs from the post-war and 1970s build-out. Duratite encapsulates these roofs with GacoFlex S42 silicone above live production lines, with no fibre release internally and no production stoppage. We mobilise multiple parallel crews to deliver large schemes within tightly defined shutdown or out-of-hours windows.
Why Encapsulate, Not Strip
Key Benefits
- No production stoppage — works are entirely external
- Phased delivery aligned to plant shutdown calendar where required
- Suitable above paint shops, ovens, presses, chemical and food processing
- Multiple parallel crews on large multi-bay roofs
- Compliant with ROI and NI asbestos regulations — site-specific RAMS and method statement
- 20-year manufacturer-backed manufacturer warranty
The Process
- Plant walk with engineering and EHS teams to map sensitive zones
- Phased programme aligned to shutdown calendar and shift patterns
- Site-specific RAMS, chemical agents risk assessment and asbestos management plan update
- Controlled GacoWash clean-down with effluent capture
- Lap repair, rooflight replacement, valley reinforcement, rust treatment
- Two coats of GacoFlex S42 at warranted DFT, 20-year warranty issued
Manufacturing Plant Asbestos Roof Waterproofing FAQs
No. All works are external and we work around your shift pattern and shutdown calendar rather than imposing one. The most common pattern is weekend, night or planned-shutdown working with daytime quiet hours during normal production.
Yes. We supply ATEX-aware RAMS and method statements, work to permit-to-work systems and integrate with COMAH site emergency procedures. GacoFlex S42 is water-based silicone with no flame, no hot work and no solvent volatility — suitable for hazardous classified zones with appropriate controls.
We typically use a combination of MEWPs, mast climbers and edge protection working from the roof itself. Access plans are agreed with site engineering ahead of mobilisation. Lifting plans cover all material movement — no internal traffic.
Typically 12–24 weeks of weather-permitting working time with parallel crews, depending on access, shift pattern restrictions, rooflight replacement scope and out-of-hours requirements. Programmes are agreed in writing with weekly milestones.
Yes. The 20-year manufacturer-backed warranty is widely accepted by institutional landlords, operators and refinancing teams. We provide the warranty in a format suitable for technical due diligence and asset valuation files.
Other Building Types We Cover
Free Manufacturing Plant Asbestos Roof Survey
Duratite delivers commercial asbestos roof waterproofing for manufacturing plant projects across Ireland and Northern Ireland. GacoFlex S42 with a 20-year manufacturer-backed warranty.
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