The challenge
Thermal cycling, wind and corrosive flue gases had left the external surfaces of two 50 m power plant chimneys with oxidation, peeling coatings and weathered concrete.
Painting the full height of both stacks required certified suspended platforms, careful counterweight design and strict fall-arrest discipline on every shift.
Scope of works
- Rigging, counterweighting and load testing of suspended access platforms
- Hydroblasting and abrasive cleaning to remove old coatings, soot and rust
- Application of high-performance epoxy anti-corrosion primer
- Multi-layer, heat-resistant and UV-stable industrial topcoat
- Dry film thickness (DFT) and adhesion testing
Outcome
Both chimneys were fully restored and coated, extending their service life and protection against weather and flue gases. Find out more about our industrial chimney maintenance or see the 50 m stack painting project.
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