Pather Cemetery - Curved Roof Refurbishment with Eurothane Eurodeck Lamella
Discover how Eurothane Eurodeck Lamella boards solved a curved roof refurbishment challenge at Pather Cemetery for North Lanarkshire Council, installed by MBM Group.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Project | Pather Cemetery — Curved Roof Refurbishment |
| Client | North Lanarkshire Council |
| Contractor | Tilbury Douglas / MBM Group |
| Insulation Partner | Galaxy Insulation |
| Product |
Eurothane Eurodeck — Lamella Boards Tapered Insulation (Through Gradient UK) |
| System | Single-Layer Tapered Insulation |
| Area | 204m² |
The Challenge
When North Lanarkshire Council commissioned the refurbishment of the roof at Pather Cemetery, the project came with an uncommon constraint: a curved roof profile that demanded an insulation solution capable of flexing to the geometry of the structure without compromising on thermal performance or the architect's specification.
The architect's requirements were clear. The insulation had to be rigid or semi-rigid, ruling out flexible alternatives that would otherwise conform to the curve more easily. Finding a product that could meet both the structural demands of a curved substrate and the strict performance brief was the central challenge for the project team.
The Solution
Recticel's flat roofing tapered insulation division - Gradient, working with insulation specialist Galaxy Insulation and principal contractor MBM Group, a single-layer tapered insulation system using Eurothane Eurodeck Lamella boards was designed and installed across the 204 m² roof area.
The single-layer tapered approach simplified the installation process, removing the need for a separate fall board layer - while the Lamella board format allowed the insulation to be fitted cleanly across the curved profile. The result was a weathertight, thermally efficient roof that met the council's refurbishment objectives and the architect's rigid insulation requirement in full.
Why Eurothane Eurodeck Lamella?
Not all rigid insulation boards are created equal. Standard flat PIR boards would have struggled to follow the curve of this roof without introducing gaps, thermal bridging, or installation complications that could compromise long-term performance.
The answer was Eurothane Eurodeck Lamella - a PIR insulation board engineered with a lamella (scored) structure that allows it to conform to curved and irregular roof surfaces while retaining the rigidity and thermal efficiency required by the specification. Key advantages for this project included:
- Flexibility over curved substrates without sacrificing the rigid/semi-rigid classification required by the architect
- High thermal performance typical of PIR insulation, keeping U-values within specification
- Single-layer tapered design providing both the required fall for drainage and the insulation value in one efficient layer
- 150 m² coverage delivered cleanly within the project scope
This made Eurothane Eurodeck not just a suitable product but the only product that could genuinely satisfy both the architectural brief and the technical demands of the curved roof.
Project Outcome
The completed refurbishment delivers a thermally robust, code-compliant roof for North Lanarkshire Council that will serve the cemetery building for decades to come. The project demonstrates that curved roof refurbishments - often considered complex when rigid insulation is specified, can be resolved with the right product knowledge and the right supply chain partnerships.
