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The colour finished render properties at Golden Mile, Newport, a development run by Firstport, were in urgent need of render cleaning and render restoration. The substrate had become colonised by an organic growth that was very pronounced, and residents were understandably frustrated. This frustration was compounded as other cleaning companies had attempted to clean the render and had failed. Softwashing UK were contacted initially with a degree of scepticism. Firstport had tried all of the companies in their existing procurement framework, but without any success- none of their existing suppliers had been able to clean the render. Softwashing UK were contacted and conducted a test patch, with impressive results. They were then contracted to clean the entire development.
The substrate was covered with a diverse biofilm of growth that had been building up over a number of years. It consisted of several organisms including single cell green algae, red algae known as Trentopohlia, and black mould. This kind of organic growth cannot be removed from render using old fashioned jet washing techniques that risk damaging the render. They can only be removed from softwashing biocidal treatment.
The project was completed in three stages:
Doff Steam Cleaning – we used the system recommended by Historic England to remove the heavy build-up of organic growth-using low pressure and highly controlled high temperature steam.
Safewash application. We applied this organic solution to kill the single cell green algae, and red staining Aspergillus Niger at root.
Tightly controlled application of Lightning Cleanse – a fully label compliant solution to remove black staining from buildings immediately.
This project was delivered under CDM regulations.
Softwashing UK completed this project working under CDM regulations 2015 to ensure the safety of residents and workers alike. First the substrate was cleaned using the Historic England recommended Doff Integra Steam System, which uses highly controlled temperatures to steam a surface at low pressure. The substrate was then given a deep clean using softwashing. As the buildings were less than sixty feet tall, with good access all round, the project could be completed entirely from the safety of the ground. This poses less risk, and means great efficiency too, as no costly plant or scaffold is required, and the project can be completed quicker.
The results were seriously impressive. Softwashing UK have gone on to win numerous projects for Firstport for several years.
To discuss Newport render cleaning contact Softwashing UK today.
Softwashing UK work with the largest and most innovative companies in the property sector. So whether you own or manage apartment blocks, offices, warehouses, or commercial properties of all types – we have you covered.
We often run large commercial projects under CDM regulations or as principal contractor, or we are more than happy to be a subcontractor on larger building or restoration projects. We are licensed for many kinds of heavy plant and machinery and are able to safely work at height. We are also Streetworks Qualified. If you have tenants in situ, or operate a busy public site, we can manage end to end communications with tenants and customers, to ensure no public interference that could jeopardise costs or health and safety.
