Stuart Hicks from cold-applied liquid waterproofing specialist, Kemper System, explains the challenges and solutions during the renovation of a social housing development in Scotland.
The refurbishment of any social housing complex requires adequate planning to ensure budget and time constraints are adhered to – not to mention the safety implications and potential disruption for residents.
With many projects needing to accommodate a high number of residents in-situ during repair works, it’s important to devise a strategy that is careful to avoid any unnecessary disturbance without compromising the specification of products or installation quality.
For many contractors working in collaboration with a county council, certain design elements will need to be taken into consideration during specification. In the case of the Shore Street housing complex in Buckhaven, Scotland, managed by Fife Council, a quick yet durable solution was required to refurbish external terrace areas as water was penetrating through into residents’ garages and properties below.
Not only did Fife Council require a robust waterproofing solution to avoid having to invest in these repairs again in the near future, but a quick and easy-to-apply system was essential due to the building still being occupied during the works.
Continue reading Kemper System restores communal areas for residents at SPECIFIER REVIEW.
source https://specifierreview.com/2018/04/04/kemper-system-kemperol-kemperdur/
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