Grosvenor Waterside, a luxurious residential development in London, is home to various apartments and penthouses offering the epitome of urban living. The development required remediation work to replace timber decking, so its contractor, ALU Installations, turned to MyDek’s team of specialists. When working on safety-critical projects like this, we at MyDek can help identify and address critical points of consideration, to ensure that the most appropriate decking systems are proposed.
Read more about how MyDek fulfilled the project’s demands using its safe, smart, and sustainable solutions.
MyDek’s Decking at Grosvenor Waterside, London
The project required urgent remediation as the existing timber decking and handrails on the balconies and terraces at the Hirst Court and Hepworth Court buildings were not compliant with the latest fire regulations. Considering the importance of fire safety and the necessity of complying with the latest regulations, it was incumbent on MyDek to provide the right solution.
MyDek supplied an A2-rated, non-combustible Delta20 decking board and the BoxRail Deck Support System, providing residents with a safe and secure platform. By integrating a lightweight yet durable decking system, MyDek helped to make 196 balconies safer. The Delta20 deck boards provided a practical, fire-safe solution, without compromising the contemporary feel of this luxury development.
What Challenges Were Overcome on Site?
Working on construction projects requires absolute commitment to achieving the best results while keeping quality, safety, and costs in mind. Each project presents unique challenges, demanding careful consideration of the issues and implementation of intelligent solutions to combat them. One challenge the contractors at Grosvenor Waterside faced was that no scaffolding was allowed on the site, which hampered workers from accessing the balconies. They solved the difficulty by using body cameras, harnesses, lanyards, and span sets – thus completing the installation successfully.
In our interactions with construction stakeholders, we constantly emphasise the importance of early engagement in remediation and refurbishment projects. This approach allows us to identify cost- and time-saving opportunities and find creative solutions to problems.
A few words of appreciation from our client:
“MyDek have been a pleasure to work with on this project. The team have been very reactive throughout our remediation of the Grosvenor Waterside Development, providing additional materials and technical support where required.”
—Adam Daniels, Project Director, ALU Installations
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