| PROJECT NAME: |
Highlands House |
| VALUE: |
£150,000 |
| LOCATION: |
Tunbridge Wells |
| SYSTEM: |
External Render (anti-crack) |
| CLIENT: |
Sutherland Building Services Ltd |
Lawtech Ltd was instructed to carry out the external render to Highlands House, a grade II listed property. The building owned by the NHS was to be used as a mental hospital and required two large extensions built at either end of the property. The main contractor Sutherland Buildings Services Ltd constructed the walls using polystyrene pre-formed blocks and a concrete cavity infill.
All of the external walls had a requirement to match the existing structure including all of the stone features such as quoins, corbels and window surrounds. Lawtech Ltd was awarded the contract after carrying out trials using Remmers specialist external render system. The Remmers products were chosen after much deliberation as it was felt that they achieved the authentic finish needed. In addition to the external render Lawtech Ltd also installed several profiles. These were not made out of traditional stone as these would have been too heavy for the structure, too expensive and too long to make, so Lawtech Ltd submitted a proposal to install these features using polystyrene profiles. These profiles would the be rendered and meshed (the same technique and insulated render systems) prior to installation to the building.
The profiles were lightweight, and satisfied the stringent planning and architectural considerations to leave a stunning finish to the extensions; complementing the grade II listed structure.
Lawtech Ltd is a leading subcontractor for many of the façade material suppliers. We are able to provide assistance in the design and installation of various cladding systems including lightweight steel frame infill structures, external wall insulation (EWI), anti-crack render systems, NHBC insulated render systems, concrete repairs and specialist coatings. Our modern philosophy towards contracting is based on the principals of partnering with our clients and an open attitude towards achieving a contract completed on time, in budget and of exceptional quality. Lawtech Ltd is involved in both the new build and refurbishment market and has a proven track record and enjoys working closely with key clients including local authorities, housing associations, main contractors and the MOD.
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