Resident meeting minutes - May 2024
Thank you to everyone that attended our resident meeting on 23rd May 2024.
Please see below for a summary of the minutes captured at the meeting - to view a full copy of the meeting minutes, please click here.
Project summary:
- We completed the fire and waterproofing works as well as the fire barriers and insulation works to 100% on all levels and elevations
- We have completed 100% of the roof and balcony cappings
- 100% installation of the bracketry on the C channels to support the new cladding
- We have commenced with the abseiling works from the roof level on the northeast elevation
- We have completed the whole building in a new fire-retardant breather membrane which keeps the building 100% watertight behind the new cladding which will be starting in the next couple of weeks
Our aim is to keep your building fully fire rated, nice and cool in the summer with warmth in the winter as well as watertight at all times.
Next month's key steps:
- Commence with installations of the new cladding on all elevations including the abseiling works to the northeast elevation
- Fire remediation works on all external gas flues, kitchen and bathroom extract fans and flexy ducts will be undertaken
- Continuation of the installation of all cavity and fire barriers as well as the Duo Slab insulation behind the new cladding
- We will also be commencing with the installation of the rain screen cladding
Questions:
Q: When will the external works finish?
A: Stage 4 design has been issued, we await design sign off for the abseiling works on the north east elevation which is imminent. We are currently working hard alongside the Structural Engineer, Fire Engineer and Architect to ensure we get things right for you ensuring we leave you with a safe, warm and secure home. Please bear with us.
Q: How long will the works take?
A: At this stage, it is far too early to say the exact duration time of projects such as this one, but our target date for completion is the end of July 2024 - We will let you know if this changes. We are currently finding some unforeseen items that we would never have known about prior to opening up the building. We will try to be as clear as we can once we know the full picture.
Q: Are the timbers on the balconies going to be replaced completely?
A: Yes! This will be done at the end once all other works such as the cladding, gas flues and brick works have been completed.
Q: When will the internal part of the block be redecorated?
A: This is going to be done in house by Southern Housing.
Q: Has the broken glass in the front door been reported to Southern Housing?
A: Yes, new glass will be fitted tomorrow (24th May) morning.
Q: Are you on track to finish the work in July?
A: That is what we're aiming for. However, we are still waiting to procure the contractors who are doing the work so as to acquire the new product (Injectaclad) that is designed for cavity barriers around every window and door in the brickworks section, and which must be reviewed by our Fire Engineers to ensure that it is sufficient for the block. Once we get the go ahead, we will get the programme going by June and hopefully ending in July.
Q: Is it possible to put little spikes on the balconies to prevent pigeons escaping through?
A: We currently have brick guards to keep pigeons away and we will also try to put monoflex in front of it to help keep them away. These works will be carried out on 24th May.
