Project Description
CLIENT: Trafalgar Wharf Group
PROJECT: DryStack Roof Replacement
Trafalgar DryStack provides secure, weatherproof dry stack storage for powerboats, with vessels lifted and stored on extensive boat racks. With capacity for over 300 powerboats, Trafalgar DryStack is the largest facility of its kind in Hampshire and quite possibly in Europe.
SMD was proud to deliver Contract Administration and Quantity Surveying services for the replacement of the DryStack's roof. Marine environments present year-round challenges, making material selection critical to long-term performance. Our role included preparing all contract documentation and carrying out full CA and QS duties. The solution involved installing a new double-skinned, metal-clad roof, designed to exceed building regulations by reducing condensation build-up. The chosen system—Tata Steel plastisol cladding panels, along with eaves, flashings, and guttering—comes with a 25-year guarantee, ideal for the harsh demands of a marine setting.
This was a technically demanding project, with works carried out at a height of 29 metres in a live operational environment. Safety was paramount: internal netting was installed not only as a fall arrest system but also to catch any debris during the works. Materials were craned on and off the roof over four separate lifts, each carefully planned around the weather to minimise downtime and ensure on-site safety. Despite the complexity, the project was delivered on time and on budget, even with the added challenge of unexpected rust treatment discovered during the works.
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