About the project

Vascroft successfully completed façade rectification works at Point Red, Luton, in June 2022. The project involved the remediation of combustible cladding and rendering the existing building envelope while the property remained fully occupied. Once removal was safely completed, recladding commenced in full compliance with current fire safety regulations.

The new external wall build-up included the supply and installation of Y-wall systems with MW Environwall render systems, complete with aluminium flashings for a durable and compliant finish.

Our expert site management team oversaw the installation of window perimeter cills, insulation, fire-stopping measures, and penetrations, delivering all works to the highest quality standards. The project presented unique logistical challenges due to restricted access, live occupancy, and the building’s proximity to the railway. The team navigated these complexities seamlessly, maintaining clear communication with neighbours and keeping health and safety as the top priority throughout delivery.

2022

Year of Completion

Location

London

Sector

Façade rectification

1800 m2

Total built up area

Salient features

Combustible cladding removal, Y-wall and MW Environwall systems, live occupied building, fire compliance upgrades, adjacent railway logistics.

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No of rooms

Services

  • General Contracting & Construction
  • Project Management & Delivery
  • Joinery
  • Metal Fabrication
  • Mechanical & Electrical Services (M&E)
Feedback
— Investra Capital Limited

I’m very pleased to report that Vascroft have produced a very good façade refurbishment project for us at Harrow. This project involved the replacement of cladding which had incorrect insulation and missing fire breaks.

Vascroft won the contract at competitive tender and have been able to keep to both budget and timetable. There have been additional works identified along the way and we have agreed these variations easily. The project is due to be partially grant funded by the BSF which means there has been extra level of scrutiny.

Also, our Bank’s monitoring surveyor has been sufficiently impressed to invite Vascroft on to a tender list for another project that they are involved with. We have no hesitation in recommending Vascroft’s Know-how and capability to deliver complex façade refurbishment and rectification projects to any potential developers.”