WELLINGTON CLOSE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Three mirrored blocks at Wellington Close, Walton-On-Thames consist of a ten-storey high-rise with an adjoining two-storey low-rise, the blocks were originally built in the 1960s and their construction consists of a concrete frame with curtain wall and brick infills. The three towers are freehold owned and accommodate a total of 132 two-bedroom apartments providing affordable living within the local area of Walton-On-Thames.
The new high-quality and non-combustible overcladding system will thermally upgrade the building helping to retain heat during winter cold spells and keep the building cool during summer hot spells this is in addition to providing a modern aesthetically pleasing “brand new” appearance.
PLANNED WORKS
24 Hours
Main contracted works to block A are now complete, additional instructed works – ground floor rendering and foliage planting are also complete. The installation of new ground floor handrails and plant room cladding is underway and ground floor doors + screens are expected to be completed over the next two weeks.
Installation of the support structure, curtain walling and external windows to Block B is complete. Re-roofing of the tower’s main roof and installation of cladding panels is in progress. Balcony works are underway with new balustrades currently being installed. Internal window removals and remedial works are underway.
7 Days
Main contracted works to block A are now complete, additional instructed works – ground floor rendering and foliage planting are also complete. The installation of new ground floor handrails and plant room cladding is underway and ground floor doors + screens are expected to be completed over the next two weeks.
Installation of the support structure, curtain walling and external windows to Block B is complete. Re-roofing of the tower’s main roof and installation of cladding panels is in the final stages and we will begin to strike access equipment from the front elevation. Current works underway within balconies are new balustrade/bird netting. Internal window removals and remedial works are underway.
Access to Block C is underway. Parking restrictions will be in place from 28/08/19 – please follow the necessary instructions on notice boards.
28 Days
Main contracted works to block A are now complete, additional instructed works – ground floor rendering and foliage planting are also complete. The installation of new ground floor handrails and plant room cladding is now complete.
Main contracted works to Block B are now complete and additional instructed works are underway – ground floor handrails/ ground floor doors + screens/ ground floor rendering /foliage planting works underway.
Access to Block C is now complete. The support structure and window installation are underway. Insulation and cavity barriers will be installed progressively as panel deliveries arrive and re-roofing works to the tower are well underway.
Overall
Construction works for each tower block is programmed to take 30 weeks with works starting on Block A 01/10/18, works to Blocks B+C will follow completing all construction work by 90 weeks;
Block A – week 1 to week 30
Block B – week 30 to week 60
Block C – week 60 to week 90
DESIGN
PROGRESS REPORT
Please see below progress tables and photos showing progress to Block C (25/10/2019)
PROGRESS GALLERY
CONTACTS
Site Manager
Mercy Mene-Otubu
mercy@dbfacades.com
Project Manager
Simon Enticknap
simonenticknap@dbfacades.com
Over-Cladding Supervisor
Ashley Hallett
lkiltd@live.co.uk
Over-Cladding Supervisor<
Erl Kitchen
lkiltd@live.co.uk