Specialist Glazing Solutions Ltd were called upon by our client to investigate severe leak ingress to the buildings sloped aluminium windows. After an initial inspection our surveying team identified a number of inherent defects to these windows that had combined to create severe leaks and condensation under rainfall.

To rectify leaks our proposal included the manufacture and installation of purpose designed weathering fins that would act has deflecting guards against wind driven rain, particularly on such an exposed façade. Utilising a polycarbonate product, our raked flashings were all cut to size to accurately fit each window and were mechanically fixed and silicone weathered to offer full defence against the elements.

project Solution

Due to the buildings proximity to a busy town centre high street we utilised our specialist rope access division to safely conduct works. Working with local authorities in order to minimise disruption to the general public we installed manned cordoning at ground level in order to safeguard area below works and negated the need to use large and expensive plant.

SGS Ltd specialise in high level works and can offer numerous high level services via rope access.

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Having experienced water ingress issues with a recently installed overhead roof light measuring over 50m in length, we were tasked with inspecting the system and providing a long term solution.

Solution

Our intrusive inspection revealed the incorrect application of butt seals was allowing water to penetrate the system.

To conduct works, our teams raked out and removed all of the existing butt seals before conducting cleaning and preparation works to the surface. We then conducted the application of new replacement butt seals utilising system compatible silicon sealant and backing rod to provide a water tight seal.

A successful water test upon completion revealed that all works were conducted correctly allowing us to issue our 5 year leak ingress warranty.

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