In early 2023, Steven Smethurst from Owens Builders & Contractors, contacted the Resapol Leigh branch seeking assistance for a balcony waterproofing project at the Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground. They needed a waterproofing solution to protect the balconies located at the pavilion stand, as standing water had been collecting and seeping into the function rooms below. This water infiltration was causing damage to the ceiling and had the potential to cause even greater harm if not addressed promptly. They therefore required a quick and user-friendly waterproofing system.
Resapol Leigh depot’s technical team considered Mapei Purtop Easy as a potential solution. Purtop Easy is a ready-to-use, one-component elastic polyurethane membrane commonly used for waterproofing balconies, terraces, roofs, and areas with pedestrian access, both for new construction and renovations. Its high elasticity and durability make it suitable for application on both horizontal and vertical surfaces using brushes, rollers, or trowels. Once applied, Purtop Easy ensures complete waterproofing even at low temperatures and in the presence of standing water, making it the ideal choice for this particular project.
Once the project was approved, the delivery of Purtop Easy system was swiftly arranged from Resapol Leigh, direct to the project site. Work commenced on April 11, 2023; time constraints were crucial as the project needed to be completed within two days of applying the new screed to the balconies. The full Purtop Easy system, consisting of Mapei Polyprimer HB 45, Purtop Easy, and Mapetex FG, was required. The primer played a key role as Purtop Easy could only be applied to substrates with a moisture content of less than 6%. Applying the primer allowed Owens Builders to begin application of the Purtop Easy system earlier, saving them time. Thanks to the ease of application of the Purtop Easy system, the project was successfully completed on 14th April 2023.