Project Description
As part of a consultancy project, the glass roof of the Sky Garden on the top three floors of the 20 Fenchurch Street building in London was inspected.
The client commissioned a detailed analysis due to existing water infiltration in the roof structure.
The aim of the investigation was to identify possible causes and to assess the performance of the existing façade and roof details.
Analysis & Approach
The investigation was based on a detailed desk study of the relevant structural details and the known construction conditions.
In addition, a site visit was carried out to inspect the existing construction on site and to assess the actual performance of the structure.
Provided Tasks
- Analysis of the existing glass roof structure above the Sky Garden
- Investigation of structural details in the waterproofing area
- Assessment of the quality of workmanship and the building physics-related factors
- Conducting an on-site inspection to assess the current condition.
- Derivation of reports and technical findings for the root cause analysis of the leaks