Structural Issues: It was unknown when the building had been previously painted. The external coating was in poor condition and the balcony balustrades had delaminating render and were spalling in areas.
Scope of Work:
- Repair all façade masonry surfaces
- Repair all concrete and rendered surfaces
- Three coat system on all previously painted areas (including handrails)
- Waterproofing, re-pointing and Helifix crack repairs
Benefits of Rope Access:
- No internal access required – minimal tenant inconvenience
- Safe and efficient
- Cost effective
- Reduces the need for intrusive scaffolding (architecturally sympathetic)
Building facts
- Set in a redbrick high-rise building
- A 17 story residential building with 90 balconies
- Build in the late 1970’s
Job facts
- A six month job completed on time & on budget
- Consisted of a team of 4+ rope access technicians at any given time
Quality and safety
- Lead paint on handrails – Lead procedures used
- PCCP systems and ITP’s used
- NACE inspections carried out.
- Custom engineered anchor system
