Project Overview
The Bullecourt Apartments project involved a comprehensive repaint and facade restoration for an multi-story residential building housing 115 units. Over the course of five months, our rope access team completed a meticulous facade restoration, including render repairs and a full repaint, while navigating the unique challenges posed by the building’s design. The project was recognised for its exceptional execution, winning both the 2020 Difficult Access Award and the 2020 Difficult Access Multi-Unit Repaint Over $350,000 Award.
Services
- Render Repairs
- Concrete Spalling Repairs
- Engineer-Designed Encapsulated Access Platform
- Full Exterior Repaint
- Robust Safety Measures
The Bullecourt building features a large concrete wing that spans its entire length, creating a three-floor void below that presented a significant access challenge for repairs. To safely and effectively carry out the necessary concrete crack repairs and repainting, our team developed and built an engineer-designed and certified encapsulated platform. This custom platform allowed our technicians to work within arm’s length of the repairs, ensuring precision and safety.
Given that Bullecourt is an occupied residential building, the encapsulated platform was crucial to the project’s success. It enabled us to access all areas of the building’s facade without entering any apartments, minimising disruption to the residents. We also implemented stringent safety measures, including a resident notification process that kept everyone informed about the work being done on their wing.
Our highly experienced remedial repair and facade painting teams carried out their restoration works with precision and efficiency. We addressed all areas where concrete spalling was identified to ensure surface integrity and minimise future expenses. The building’s concrete render was extensively repaired, patched and protective coatings applied before the final paint coatings were added for a complete facade restoration.
Results
The Bullecourt project stands as a testament to our team’s ingenuity and expertise in facade restoration. The successful completion of this challenging project earned us the Master Painters Association 2020 Difficult Access Award and the 2020 Difficult Access Multi-Unit Repaint Over $350,000 Award. Our innovative approach, particularly the use of the encapsulated platform, allowed us to deliver high-quality results while maintaining the safety and comfort of the building’s residents.
The entire facade has been meticulously restored, and the building’s appearance has been significantly enhanced. The awards and industry recognition we received reflect the exceptional quality of our work and our commitment to overcoming even the most challenging access issues.
