Te Manawa Westgate Library: Low-Pitch Roofing Solutions by Nuralite

Applicator: Axford Roofing

Architects: Warren and Mahoney

Low Pitch Roofing Solutions for Te Manawa

Nuralite’s Nuratherm Warm Roof System is the perfect solution to achieve 1-degree roof falls, while delivering high performing insulation. Specifically designed for low pitch roofs, our CodeMark certified Warm Roof System complies with the new H1 standards and has been specified on a multitude of projects with an extensive in-service history of use throughout New Zealand.  

A standout example is Te Manawa – Westgate Library and Multi-Purpose Facility, designed by Warren and Mahoney Architects. This project showcases how low pitch roofing solutions can help designers maximise internal stud height and interior space, while minimising overall building height.

Situated in Westgate, Te Manawa serves as a vibrant community hub. Designed to be a multifunctional space for visitors to explore, learn, and play, it moves beyond a traditional library to offer flexible, innovative interiors.

With three levels and a double-height atrium, the architects aimed to capture natural light throughout the building, setting a benchmark in both design and functionality.

The Challenge

Aiming to implement as many sustainable techniques as possible, the building combined passive low energy design elements, such as external shading devices and overhangs to naturally shade building facades. Alongside a Nuratherm Tapered Warm Roof using 70mm PIR, there was a Nuraply 3PG green roof and PV solar panel array that served as a shaded reading terrace.

The Nuratherm Tapered Warm Roof provides continuous insulation ‘outside the structure’ and allows maximum thermal performance with minimal increases to roof height and additional weights – often found in bulky and slow curing, cementitious screeds,

The Solution

With the assistance of our in-house drawing program software, we were able to set out the tapered insulation to provide the correct falls to the outlets in the most economical set out pattern whilst maintaining the designer’s insulation performance requirements.

The project also had our Nuraply 3PT/3PTM Tanking system, which assisted with the building sitting in a two-metre water table.

Te Manawa has been awarded a 5 Green Star - Green Star Custom Design Certified Rating, representing New Zealand excellence.

20 Mar 2023