The challenge
Weather, industrial emissions and wind had left the roof cladding of several cement plant buildings corroded, with fatigued fasteners and water leaking into the production areas.
Removing and replacing the sheets on a fragile roof is high-risk work at height. It called for lifelines, safety nets and a careful sequence so the buildings stayed protected throughout.
Scope of works
- Fall-protection lifelines, safety netting and scaffolding for roof access
- Safe removal and lowering of corroded metal roof sheets and fasteners
- Inspection, reinforcement and anti-corrosion coating of purlins and steel framing
- Installation of new insulated weatherproof metal sheeting and flashings
Outcome
The roofs were fully replaced, stopping water ingress and improving thermal performance and durability. Cladding replacement is part of our industrial civil works; see also the roof cladding replacement on cement mills in Zimbabwe.
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