The need to deliver extreme safety under difficult people situations at Hay’s Galleria near London Bridge, presented a major challenge for PROTEUS WATERPROOFING. Originally a warehouse and associated wharf (Hay's Wharf) for the port of London, this Grade II listed structure was redeveloped in the 1980s and at the time, was one of the largest construction projects in the country.
To preserve this historic gem and protect it from deterioration, the client required a preventative maintenance programme to the gutters and 2,400 square meters of standing-seam roof areas, extending the lifespan of the zinc roof sheets and metal box gutters serving the atrium.
This elaborate project possessed many design and installation challenges. Throughout the roofing works the shopping mall below had to be kept open, therefore safety was paramount. To ensure nothing could fall from the roof to the internal floor, a protective netting system was designed and installed 3 m – 4 m to the underside of the whole roof area.
Due to the complexity of the building design, a complicated level of scaffolding was also essential, which included access towers, situated at a height of 24 metres from the floor. Once the scaffolding and safety netting was installed, the preparation works could commence.
This involved selecting low odour products, also crucial for minimising disruption.
Once the scaffolding and safety netting was installed, the preparation works could commence. This involved selecting low odour products, also crucial for minimising disruption.
Proteus Pro-System® Plus is a low-odour, cold-applied liquid meaning residents and businesses were not affected by the smell of strong fumes, making it ideal for the project, which was successfully completed over a four-month period.
