N.T.Rix Scaffolding working on Grade 1 listed building renovation

N.T.Rix have been working as scaffolding contractors on

The project is a full roof renewal, repairs to balcony steelworks, railings and surface finish including associated repair, and redecoration to the surrounding façade. The long-term nature of such a renovation means that the scaffolding has been in situ for 80 weeks for the first phase of the project.

As the building is fully occupied with businesses and residents, N.T.Rix had to ensure the building remained safe and accessible – this was achieved through hoarding to produce secure scaffold without restricting the access and views that the residents are accustomed to.

As Waterloo Mansions is Grade 1 listed, the conservation team stipulated that under no circumstances was the scaffolding to be tied to the building. As a result, N.T.Rix designed and erected an entirely free-standing structure, building the buttress, gantries, kentledge, hoist, staircase and 1920m2 of temporary system roof. The building’s location, exposed to Dover seafront, added another challenge – typically inclement British weather, with sometimes fierce coastal winds and driving rain. During the roof renewal, the temporary roof system was therefore covered with Kedar sheeting and all elevations with Monarflex to ensure weather protection.

Neil Rix, Managing Director, said: “This has been a good project for N.T.Rix Scaffolding for the past two years. We have enjoyed seeing the scaffolding go up safely and are proud to be able to continue working on this Grade 1 listed building, delivering a product that fits the brief and exceeds client expectations.”

Ricky Mackintosh, Commercial Director, added: “This has been a fantastic project, not only for our company, but for the local community too. Working efficiently with the client’s consultancy and project management team has allowed us to progress smoothly from concept to completion. This project has also enabled us, with help from CITB, to employ a new, local apprentice –a scheme that I have a great passion for.”

Phase two of the project is for remedial works to the façade. Work begins soon and N.T.Rix has secured this contract, with 29 weeks of further scaffolding support and a projected finish of Spring 2021. FIND OUT MORE www.ntrixscaffolding.co.uk business concerns, guiding safe working, pushing for work opportunities. to 470

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