In Turin, one of the Italian provinces, the authorities decided to reconstruct the roofs of several railway stations. The roofing material was made on the basis of asbestos, which has a rather negative impact on human health. The authorities involved the local company Infratrasporti in the work, its specialists had a fundamental task – to completely replace the roof, but at the same time do everything possible to preserve the historical and architectural value of the structures, taking into account the environmental component.
The well-known Italian architect Fabio Bolognesi acted as the project manager. In order not to disturb the historical and architectural components of the structure, he selected a high-quality alternative to the roofing material – a roof of the same color and size based on new fiber cement, under the surface of which a DuPont™ Tyvek® breathable membrane was installed. The membranes used are distinguished primarily by a high degree of tightness, but at the same time they are completely vapor permeable. They are not able to pass the wind, and are sufficiently resistant to the aggressive effects of ultraviolet radiation. Their use allows you to reliably protect the entire room from water and air – there are no signs of condensation in the building.
The reenactors were able to complete the task and preserve the uniqueness of the architectural elements, thereby ensuring the cultural and historical value of the old buildings.
The administrative bodies involved in the reconstruction fully approved all the changes and approved the proposed reconstruction option. Work should begin in the very near future.