VIP technology checks in at the Premier Inn

This case study describes the construction of a Premier Inn next to Harrogate’s International Centre (HIC) in North Yorkshire, UK. A roofing system with VIP technology was installed ensuring high thermal performance while guaranteeing a functional drainage.

HIC is the third largest venue of its kind in the UK, welcoming over 155,000 business visitors every year. The new six-storey Premier Inn provides 107 beds. It combines modern features with a traditional York stone façade, complementing the surrounding architecture.

To maintain drainage, a wide channel was incorporated into the building’s flat roof. At 18 metres long and over a metre wide, it was essential that this was properly insulated whilst still providing the required fall. The team of subcontractors chose to use Vacuum Insulation Panels.

Richard Burnley, Kingspan’s Managing Director Insulation and VIPA Board member stated: “this case study shows how VIP technology achieves high thermal performance with a far thinner thickness than it would be possible with conventional insulation. Allowing a functional drainage to the roof was essential for the Premier Inn. The team of contractors was very pleased with the results achieved by the VIPs installed in the roof.”