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HeliBeam system saves time and money during warehouse conversion

Client:	Packman Lucus
Location:	Shoreditch, London, EC2
Approved Installer:	Charterbuild Ltd
Reference No:	CS017

A prominent five storey Victorian corner property had been derelict for some years. A former factory and warehouse, it needed to be structurally stabilised prior to its conversion into office and living accommodation.

Defects

Alterations over the years had caused extensive structural movement causing severe cracking and distortion, particularly of the internal walls.
Problems were so severe that demolition and reconstruction of the damaged areas was the considered option.
Bowing external walls had separated from internal walls and floors.
Cracked and failed lintels needed reinstating.

Helifix Solution

Our approved installer used 1300m of stainless steel HeliBars as bed joint reinforcement to form structural beams, distribute the loads and secure the masonry.
Shorter HeliBars were used for localised crack stitching.
155 BowTies were installed through the masonry and into floor joists to stabilise bowing walls.
DryFix ties were installed to re-pin separated stone lintels.

Benefits

By using Helifix systems demolition and rebuilding was avoided.
All Helifix products were rapidly installed and fully concealed.
Significant time and cost savings were achieved compared with traditional repair methods.
Repair works caused no delays to other contractors