SITUATION:
Teva Pharmaceuticals Ireland specialises in the development, production and marketing of generic and proprietary branded pharmaceuticals. It also specialises in active pharmaceutical ingredients and is a part of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, the world’s leading generic pharmaceutical company. ARDEX Ireland were delighted to work alongside Teva Pharmaceuticals Ireland in the refurbishment of their HQ in Waterford. The finished floor coverings that were used were Polyflor omega EC and Gerflor Mipolam 500.
CHALLENGES:
Fast Track Project that had variable conditions on site from warm to cold. Looking for a cost effective system to ensure the finished floor would perform to its optimum.
SOLUTION:
A specification was done with a full ARDEX system put forward which included waterproofing, priming and Smoothing and Leveling. The 4000m2 project was waterproofed using ARDEX WPM300 which is a water based epoxy polyamide membrane this acts as an effective moisture vapour suppressant, we then used ARDEX P82 as our primer and ARDEX K39 as the smoothing and leveling compound which was selected due to the extra open time and workability.
ARDEX PRODUCTS FEATURED
ARDEX K 39: This high flow, levelling and smoothing compound provides extended workability. This market leading product has a workable wet edge of up to 40 minutes. With its extended wet edge, fresh applications of ARDEX K 39 can be easily smoothed into existing pre-applied material for up to 40 minutes after application, making it ideal for complicated areas, adjoining rooms and large areas where pumping is required. Furthermore, the use of ARDEX K 39 eliminates the need to ‘rub down’ any surfaces.
ARDEX P 82: This is a solvent-free, non-flammable two part primer for use on all dense impervious surfaces, including hard asphalt and rigid metal sub-floors. It has been designed for priming smooth and impervious surface such as concrete, terrazzo, glazed ceramics, quarry tiles, metal and sound paint coatings
ARDEX WPM 300: is a two component water based epoxy polyamide membrane/barrier coating. It can be applied to damp surfaces; will prevent rising damp and formation of efflorescence. It is also water based so is safe to use in sensitive locations and meets the benchmark for VOC.
PARTICIPANTS:
Installer/Applicator:
Sean Hoban Ltd. Dublin Ireland
General Contractor
Adston Construction Ireland
Architect(s)
Mc Elroy Associates Architects Dublin Ireland