THE PROBLEM
40 Ashburner St is located just off the Marine Parade close to Manly beach. The property was subject to deterioration due to the severe marine environment and general age-related deterioration.Over time, this exposure has caused corrosion of the steel balustradesand deterioration of the face brickwork. Additionally concrete spalling had initiated on the balconies due to failing waterproof membranes. Thewindows and doors of this exposed elevation were also deteriorated and offered poor weather protection and thermal performance. The spectacular location of the property justified an upgrade of the property to enable the owners to capitalise on their investment or to simply enjoy the newly upgraded residence.
THE PROCESS
The street level garages provided space for a scaffold to be erected to safely remove the balustrades and allow trades ease of material handling.Once access was established, demolition of the balcony finishes began as well as removal of the existing windows and balcony doors. Any windows or doors that were removed were replaced in the same day allowing residents to remain in occupancy. Rendering, re-tiling and painting of the elevation was completed followed by window and door replacement and reinstatement of the balcony finishes. High performance windows supplied by G James were installed that will perform in this environment for year to come.
THE SOLUTION
The Owners Corporation engaged a local project manager to provide a detailed specification and tender document detailing the scope of work. The work generally consisted of the removal of the existing balcony tiles, waterproofing membranes and balustrades and the replacement of them with newproducts. All windows and doors onto the balconies were replaced and the brickwork was rendered with an acrylic render system prior to being painted with a high-build acrylic membrane.
