Structural
Renovations Limited
Unit 6 'Exmoor', Lidstone Court, Uxbridge Road, George Green, Slough SL3 6AG
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October 2011
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Barbican Towers Survey
Structural Renovations Limited has been awarded the contract to carry out the structural survey of the 3 tower blocks within the Barbican Estate in the City of London.
Lauderdale, Shakespeare and Cromwell Towers, constructed in the early to mid1970’s with exposed aggregate finished concrete, are all over 120m in height. Due to their age and height the client has decided that the condition of the concrete should be assessed.
The survey will be carried out by abseil technique and will involve hammer test, visual inspection, cover meter survey, carbonation and chloride analysis, half cell potential and resistivity testing followed by a full report and recommendations for any repair and corrosion control. 
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September 2011
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Stepney Green School
Following the successful completion of repairs and coatings to the south elevation of the tower block at Stepney Green School in the Summer of 2010 the Company was successful in being awarded the next phase of repairs to the west elevation.
Working to a tight programme within the school summer break, repairs were carried out followed by an anticarbonation coating to the concrete structure whilst the existing windows were removed and replaced.
Spandrel panels were repaired, sealed and decorated in the school colours whilst internally minor decoration was completed and handed over in good time for the September in take of students. 
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August 2011
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University of Sussex – Meeting House
Structural Renovations Limited have recently completed works to the internal and external concrete elements of this grade II* listed non-denominational meeting place.
The circular 2 storey building with a conical roof is constructed primarily from board-marked reinforced concrete blocks, laid in a staggered formation with multi-coloured stained glass filling the gaps between blocks.
The works included internal cleaning of the internal concrete faces with dry –ice pellets, a method that leaves no blast media upon completion as it evaporates upon contact with the surface that is being treated - appropriate within the building where the use of grit or water blasting techniques would be disruptive and unsuitable.
The external concrete surfaces were pressure washed and a minor amount of concrete repair carried out before the application of anti-carbonation coatings and sealant.
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July 2011
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Education, Education, Education
Although the schools new programme has been affected by the recession the need to repair the remaining stock has subsequently increased.
As a result the Company has picked up contracts to 8 schools and 3 university buildings to be carried out during the summer holiday period.
These include a return to Stepney Green School to carry out repairs, coatings and window replacement in the 2nd phase of a 4-year programme, asphalt roofing in Bethnal Green and surveys & repairs to schools in Croydon, St Albans and Hounslow.
Repairs, corrosion control and elastomeric coatings are being carried out at UCL and repairs, cleaning, (including the innovative technique of dry ice blasting), anti-carbonation coatings and replacement sealants are being carried out to the Grade 2 listed Meeting House at the University of Sussex. 
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June 2011
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Site Investigation Works
Structural Renovations Ltd recognises the need for clients not only to have a clear idea of why their structure is failing but also their need for remedial proposals and costings.
The Company has now increased its on-site testing capabilities by investment in new equipment and training and has formed agreements with complimentary specialists including abseilers, advanced testing services and UKAS laboratories.
From the information obtained from both site and laboratory, desktop analysis can be carried out in order that practical repair options can be prepared and tailored to the clients needs together with either budget figures or Bills of Quantities taking into account access and environmental issues. 
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May 2011
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New deck membrane system from Fosroc
The first 2 projects in the UK using Fosroc’s Nitodek system are currently being carried out by Structural Renovations Ltd.
The system is designed as a flexible, waterproof, car park deck membrane and is being applied to a MSCP in Staines where there are splits and cracks to the existing asphalt running surfaces.
At Queen’s House in Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London, the membrane is being applied to both balconies and canopies as part of the refurbishment of the external facades and roof of the building. 
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April 2011
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Constructionline & CHAS
In March the Company successfully re-registered with Constructionline and achieved re-accreditation with CHAS.
Structural Renovations Ltd are therefore approved for the following Constructionline categories of work: -
- Damp Proofing
- Rendering
- Wall Tie Replacement
- Concrete Repairs
- Bridge Strengthening
- Synthetic roof waterproofing
and with CHAS accreditation have demonstrated the commitment to high standards in Health & Safety.
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March 2011
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Colham & Dolphin Bridges
The company has recently completed repairs to the soffits and abutments of two bridges over the Grand Union Canal in Uxbridge and Yiewsley for the London Borough of Hillingdon.
Working from barges and the towpath, concrete repairs were carried out using a Sika repair mortar that complies with BS EN ISO 1504 Part 3 Class R4 mortar. Galvashield sacrificial anodes were incorporated into repairs in areas of severe reinforcement corrosion and additional overall protection was provided by the application of Sika FerroGard 903 migrating corrosion inhibitor.
To enhance the aesthetics of the bridges they were finally given 2 coats of masonry paint.
For further information on corrosion control see our Technical Advice note on this subject: Corrosion Control. 
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February 2011
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Combermere Barracks
Combermere Barracks, comprising over 20 acres- within a mile of Windsor Castle, in Berkshire – is home of the Household Cavalry Regiment.
In February 2011 the Company completed works on a refurbished accommodation block within the barracks. We had previously carried out the repairs to an adjacent block in 2010, and the Main Contractor, Specialist Engineering Services Limited, were happy to employ us once again to complete this second phase.
The works included repairs and protective anti-carbonation coatings to the precast concrete window surrounds, as well as brickwork crack stitching, using the Helifix system, and resin injection techniques. 
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January 2011
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Somerset House
Due to movement, the 800mm thick external masonry walls of Somerset House, London's spectacular neo-classical 18th Century building, have been reconnected Helifix Helibars, for further information on this please see our Technical Advice Sheet on Structural Masonry Repair.
In order not to adversely affect the building's external appearance of the building, the bars were resin fixed into drilled holes. In turn, the reinforcement bars were also bedded in slots cut into the perpendicular internal dividing walls, prior to making good and redecoration.
Somerset House, located between the Strand and the River Thames in the heart of London, used to house the nation's records of wills and births, etc, but now hosts open-air concerts and films, contemporary art and design exhibitions and family workshops.
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October 22, 2011 4:52 PM
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