Belfast Zoo
Belfast, NI
The Avenue House animal enclosure was repaired and upgraded as part of wide-ranging improvement works at Belfast Zoo. energystore TLA® was installed on the roof of the animal enclosure as part of the upgrade works. The design team selected TLA200 combined with the Polyglass torch-on Polyshield bitumen membrane to create a new watertight roof with enhanced insulation properties
The warm roof design required intricate falls design to accommodate the many openings in the roof. This coupled with challenging access issues and limited onsite storage meant energystore TLA® was an ideal choice for this project.
Project Details
Project Size 165m2
Main Contractor JPM Contracts
Installer Alpha Flow Screeds
Product Grade TLA200 Grade
“TLA offered a cost-effective solution over other insulation products due to the design of the refurb on the roof. Using TLA and Mapei / Polyglass roofing materials gave us a design specification and the client a 25 year warranted system. The complete install by energystore`s installer AFS and the roofing contractor city roofing & asphalt services was flawless. Mapei / Polyglass roofing membranes arrived on site ready to be applied once the TLA was installed to falls on the roof.”
Aaron Butcher Quantity Surveyor I JPM Contracts
Cost effective
Reduced wastage
Quick drying times
Minimal lead time
Faster installation
*Compared to traditional methods
Technical Characteristics
Cement Dosage (kg/m3)
Density after 28 days (kg/m3)
Thermal Conductivity (W/mK)
Compressive Strength (kPa)
Flexural Strength (N/mm2)
Permeability to Water Vapour (μ)
Shrinkage (NBN) (mm/m)
No on-site TLA storage or waste.
<0.5% drying shrinkage.
No gaps or breaks in insulation layer that may cause performance issues.
High strength poured insulation
Suitable for flat and sloping roofs
Suitable to apply underfloor heating systems (UFH) directly on top
Suitable for ground bearing and suspended floors
Faster installation compared to traditional methods A2 Fire Rated Insulation Solution