Project Overview
Historic Orion House, located at 415 Flinders Lane Melbourne has undergone a complete façade transformation thanks to our expert team. Anchor Safe Rope Access were contracted to complete a thorough façade audit, remedy remedial issues and conduct a full façade clean and repaint. The results – A complete revitalisation of the exterior of this historic icon.
Services
Height Safety Upgrade
To enable our rope access team to work safely and ensure compliance our team undertook a robust height safety and access overhaul including;
- Recertification of 40 existing concrete mount anchor points
- Installation and certification of 24 new anchor points
- Installation and certification of 72 metres of static line
- Installation and certification of 41 davit bases and 4 davit arms
Audit, Cleaning and Remedial Repairs
Our team carried out a comprehensive facade inspection to identify any problem areas and scope remedial repair efforts for known issues. After completing the inspection our team began with a full pressure wash and surface preparation, before restoring masonry surfaces with Dulux Green Render Sealer and Acratex Acrapatch Smooth. All exterior handrails and window grilles were treated with Dulux Durebild STE primer while metal window frames received Metalshield Etch Primer.
Rope Access Painting and Final Clean
Our highly experienced team of rope access painters applied top coatings of Dulux Acraskin Low Gloss to all masonry surfaces. This coating system provides a durable elastomeric membrane, ensuring enhanced weather protection and aesthetic appearance. Handrails and window grilles were coated with Weathermax HBR top coat while metal windows received an Epoxy Enamel for lasting protection.
To complete the project, our rope access technicians conducted a full external glazing clean using traditional mop and squeegee methods. All works were completed to the highest safety standards, with a certificate of compliance issued upon completion.
Results
Our rope access team has meticulously restored the historic Orion House, revitalising its exterior and preserving its architectural integrity for years to come. The client was particularly impressed with our ability to seamlessly coordinate with ongoing construction works while delivering a high-quality façade upgrade. Additionally, the newly installed height safety system ensures a secure and compliant environment for future rope access technicians performing maintenance and exterior cleaning.