Balcony Rescue
Balcony Rescue Plan
Our balcony rescue plan encompasses 24 key actions that are vital for rescuing and restoring balconies. These actions must be performed promptly to ensure safety, restore structural integrity, and prevent further deterioration. Below is an overview of these actions, which form the core of the services provided by our dedicated resource teams:
Initial Consultation: Establish project requirements, expectations, and objectives with the property owner.
Preliminary Assessment: Conduct a visual assessment to identify key areas of concern, supported by photographs and detailed notes.
Data Collection and Documentation: Collect relevant existing documentation, such as building plans, repair records, and historical data.
Detailed Investigation (Survey): Conduct a comprehensive balcony survey, including drone surveys, facade drops, infrared thermography, moisture mapping, and destructive testing if needed.
Diagnostics and Analysis: Use advanced diagnostics tools to evaluate collected data, including moisture readings, material samples, and thermographic images to detect hidden conditions.
Condition Assessment Report: Prepare a detailed report summarizing findings, probable causes of defects, and areas needing intervention.
Risk Analysis and Priority Setting: Perform a risk analysis and prioritize interventions based on life safety, structural integrity, and balcony performance.
Rescue Strategy Design: Design a comprehensive rescue plan that outlines repair methodologies, materials, access methods, and anticipated timelines.
Material Selection and Testing: Select appropriate repair materials, carry out compatibility testing, and match the materials for both functional and aesthetic needs.
Cost Estimation and Budgeting: Provide a detailed cost estimate, including labor, materials, equipment, and contingencies, while allowing flexibility for scope adjustments.
Regulatory Approvals and Permits: Obtain necessary permits, clearances, and regulatory approvals before beginning any work.
Preparation of Project Specifications: Develop detailed project specifications, including drawings, methodologies, safety measures, and quality control requirements.
Access Planning and Mobilization: Plan the means of access, including scaffolding, swing stages, or mast climbers. Mobilize required equipment, crews, and materials to the site.
Surface Preparation: Remove deteriorated materials, clean surfaces, and prepare for repairs. Surface preparation may include pressure washing, chipping, or grinding.
Mock-Ups and Testing: Prepare and test mock-up sections for quality assurance to verify proposed methods and materials before full-scale implementation.
Rescue (Active Repair Phase): Carry out the rescue work, which may involve crack repairs, repointing, replacement of cladding or sealants, waterproofing, or coating applications.
Quality Control and Inspection: Inspect ongoing work for adherence to project specifications and ensure compliance with quality control standards.
Water Testing and Validation: Conduct water tests, including spray rack or flood tests, to validate repairs and ensure that the balcony is watertight.
Site Clean-Up and Demobilization: Clean up the site, remove all access equipment, dispose of waste materials, and demobilize the workforce and equipment.
Final Inspection and Handover: Carry out a final inspection with stakeholders, identify any deficiencies that require correction, and issue a handover package including warranties, documentation, and final reports.
Preventive Maintenance Strategy: Develop a maintenance schedule for inspections, cleaning, and other preventive measures to sustain balcony performance.
Maintenance and Monitoring: Implement a long-term maintenance program that includes routine inspections, minor repairs, and tracking changes in balcony performance.
Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain thorough documentation of all repairs, maintenance schedules, test results, and photographs to create a complete balcony history.
Periodic Performance Assessments: Conduct periodic performance assessments to evaluate the durability of the repairs and the effectiveness of the rescue program, adjusting as necessary.