Sayfa Systems’ RhinoDeck saves time for Bellway Homes

A Bellway Homes development has overcome time pressures and increased safety by using Sayfa Systems’ RhinoDeck load deck platform and trestle system.

Speed and simplicity of installation as well as the provision of a stable work platform both saved time and increased safety on-site. Contractor Vision Access & Safety Systems recommended the high-load RhinoDeck work platform to Bellway for its The Chase development, located between Winchester and Eastleigh.

The Rhino Load Deck System is designed for use inside a building during construction. Because the system is self-supporting, it doesn’t require contact with walls and can therefore be installed before the mortar is fully set with no risk of damage to the structure.

It provides a safe working height of up to 3m and can support an evenly distributed load of 600kg per m2. The Rhino Load Deck system has been fully tested to test procedures set out by the British Standards Institute and wholly complies with the following standards: Temporary Works Equipment BS EN 12811-1:2003, section 6.1.3 6.0kN/m2, 6.2.2.3 and 6.2.2.4.

Mark Lowes, site manager at Bellway Homes, said: “This is the first time I have used RhinoDeck but I have no reservations – I won’t be using anything else in the future.” www.sayfasystems.co.uk

Tufcoat keeps the doors open for housing project

Shrink-wrap from Tufcoat has helped a Plymouth housing project for at-risk adults to deliver “business as usual” during a major refurbishment.

Plymouth House, a supported housing project that is home to a large community of vulnerable individuals in Plymouth, is undergoing a major refurbishment with the aid of Tufcoat’s printed shrink-wrap installation service.

Along with Westward Housing and JEM scaffolding, Tufcoat have installed their first-of-its-kind printed wrap to display partner logos across the Plymouth skyline, crucially enabling the doors to remain open to those in need during the refurbishment.

Over 750m2 of printed film was installed in just six days, ensuring the job site was weather-proof as per the schedule. All material used to seal the building will be recycled upon project completion.

Jill Moore, the services manager at Plymouth House, said: “It is business as usual here while the work carries on. Having a newly refurbished building will do wonders for the self-esteem of those who live here.” www.tufcoat.co.uk