| Project | External Refurbishment and Concrete Repairs, Contract 32, Islington, by Gunite |
| Client | Homes for Islington |
| Main Contractor | Balfour Beatty |
| Value | £350,000 |
| Duration | 26 Weeks |
Gunite was faced with a challenge which required the application of a new concrete repair system as conventional grit blasting had wider implications on safety, logistics and the general environment. Gunite and the material suppliers developed a new system that offered the same warranty as grit blasting, but with less disruption and still satisfied all requirements.
Scope of Works:
High pressure cleaning
Survey and testing
Extensive concrete repairs
Developed and implemented new repair system
Anti-carbonation coatings
Brick repairs, repointing and replacements
Mosaic tile repairs
