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building owners an overview of important repair or
replacement issues during the project management and
planning process.
“We understand the need to ensure historic and culturally
significant properties such as The Balmoral are
maintained in a way that not only extends the material
life of the façade but also highlights the potential issues
which could be of concern. The team at ThomannHanry® will ensure the custodians of the building have
all the information required to keep the façade in the best
condition possible.” commented Mark Styles, Managing
Director of Thomann-Hanry®.
The two elevations at greatest risk of requiring remedial
work are those which border the two busy roads. The use
of MEWPs allows Thomann-Hanry® to remove any
loose or at-risk masonry/render which could have posed
a potential threat to the public below. This is something
which would not have been possible if only using drones
and/or binoculars as the method for conducting the
survey.
To find out more about the façade surveying, cleaning,
and maintenance services offered by Thomann-Hanry®
visit www.thomann-hanry.co.uk
or call +44 (0)20 8453 1494
The prominent clock tower, at almost 58 meters high, is
a core area which needed investigation, as the exposed
nature of the structure meant high winds and heavy rain
could have caused items to work loose and cause potential
damage and injury to the members of the public below.
Most of the survey was carried out at night, this allowed
the hotel and its guests to go about their dayto-day business without the inconvenience of closed
footpaths and reduced access. After 8 days (and nights)
the comprehensive survey was completed, and the
management team was presented with a detailed façade
report highlighting the key areas of concern and the
priority list of repairs and remediations which would be
needed during the next scheduled maintenance
programme.
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