Powerclad used on Canary Wharf office development

Powerclad used on Canary Wharf office development

Powerclad Filter Sheeting was used for a major  office development in the Canary Wharf district of London. The building’s structural steelwork was protected by a cementitious fire spray system.

Applying the quick-drying material presented challenges.  Cementitious fire sprays must be applied within environments where limited exposure to the elements is likely throughout the building phase of the project. In open, exposed structures under construction, the application area must be protected; a fully breathable perimeter sheet is fixed to the building’s exterior, floor protection is laid, and an inner shelter area contains the application area. If spray and debris escape the containment area during application, damage to the surroundings.

Powerclad Filter Sheeting was the ideal material for the perimeter sheeting.  This strong, finely woven mesh is permeable for improved airflow, but still provides an effective barrier against dust and debris.