Schools & Colleges
School and college buildings carry a significant flat-roof maintenance liability — the majority of pre-1980s education stock features built-up felt or asphalt roofing that is now in the refurbishment window. Forti Nova supplies liquid rubber and spray-applied protective coating systems suited to education estate refurbishment, with programme delivery designed around term-time and holiday windows.
Sector Pressures & Constraints
School and college roofing works must be delivered within tight programme windows — primarily summer holidays and half-term breaks. There is little tolerance for works overrunning into term time: safeguarding, insurance and public perception all demand that school sites are clear and safe when pupils return. Estates managers and bursars are under pressure to demonstrate value for money, comply with DfE asset management guidelines, and extend building life within constrained capital maintenance budgets.
Refurbishment Context
The majority of state school and academy flat roofs were constructed with built-up felt or mastic asphalt in the 1950s–1980s. These roofs are now failing or in the early stages of waterproofing breakdown. Liquid rubber overlay systems allow schools to refurbish roof areas within a single holiday programme window — without the cost, disruption and waste disposal of full strip-out. Systems offering 25+ year warranties provide ESFA-compliant asset life extension evidence.
How Forti Nova Works with Schools & Colleges
Forti Nova works with education estates managers, academy trust facilities teams and specialist contractors delivering school building refurbishment. We provide system specification, technical support, direct supply and coordination with trained approved applicators. Our systems can be programmed for delivery within school holiday windows. We provide the warranty and technical documentation required for ESFA condition improvement fund reporting and general asset management records.
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