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Works have begun on Kay Street Bridge, a road bridge in Ramsbottom which is being widened to create a pedestrian footpath. Substantial stabilisation works are required to allow this extension of the bridge to be successful.
Part of these stabilisation works involved the installation of Helifix SockFix Anchors.
SUKR were appointed to undertake these works. Core drilling was carried out using specialist mining cores specifically manufactured for this job to allow horizontal drilling to a depth of 3m.
The SockFix Anchors were then installed to a depth of 3m, leaving 1.5m protruding for the Client to then cast around, ensuring the new extended area of the bridge will be strengthened by these.
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Following appointment by Manchester Airport Group (MAG), concrete repair and coating refurbishment works were undertaken by SUKR to return the affected parts of the structure at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2 Carpark back to a condition factor of 1.0.
Along with this, SUKR carried out structural strengthening to six of the supporting beams to M&G (Meet and Greet) floor D. This was done in order to accommodate the additional load imposed by the Vehicle Capture Camera (VCC) unit.
Sika Ltd Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) plates were bonded to the underside of the beams in order to expedite expensive construction and minimise delays to the Terminal 2 extension programme.
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SUKR have been involved in a number of window replacement schemes for various companies. This particular example comes from a project we have been working on in Nottingham.
Various properties in the area have been getting new windows and doors installed, as a result, lintels and cills have required repair and support.
This is an example of the installation of Helifix Ltd lintel.
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Granville Park Memorial in Aughton was in need of a clean up before the Remembrance Day services this November.
Specialist UK Restorations arranged to undertake these works free of charge for Aughton Parish Council. Aughton is local to both of the company directors at Specialist UK, so they felt this was a good opportunity to give back to the local community.
The memorial is a Grade II listed structure so required specialist attention for any works. We used the Stonehealth Ltd DOFF system to undertake these works. This system avoids the need for the use of any harsh chemicals that may have effected the integrity of the stonework, but still leaves a crisp and clean finish.
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Specialist UK Restorations are currently on site in Stockport, working for Stockport Homes. Concrete repairs to cills and heads on various properties in the area are being carried out.
610 and 615 are the chosen repair materials. The defective concrete is cut back and then replaced to match the existing line and level
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SUKR have recently completed works in Sunderland for St Andrews Church. An interior concrete ceiling was in need of repair.
were chosen as the preferred supplier of materials and the Renderoc HB system was applied. Before commencing concrete repairs, C-Probe, C-Puck sacrificial anodes were installed to protect embedded reinforcement from any further corrosion.
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New advertising board now in place at
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Sneak peak of a new back garden wall in progress on a new build estate in Liverpool for
SUKR have worked on many sites around the UK for Engie doing various types of works including those from our main specialist skill set. We were more than happy to take on these works for the new build wall even though our expertise lies within restoration. Our multi-talented team were keen to take on a challenge, and as you can see by the pictures, are excelling with the task.
More pics to follow upon completion
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Currently on site in Birmingham working on a Hi-Rise tower block. Specialist UK were appointed by Engie along with Birmingham City Council to undertake full wall tie replacement on the building. Operatives are currently on site working from mast climbers.
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SUKR were appointed as Principal Contractor to carry out restoration works to The Fire Tower in Leyland. The upper cills and roof area were in need of concrete repair due to spalling and damage. Sika 610 and 615 were used for the repair, along with the Sikagard 550W system to protect the newly restored concrete. We were also helped by LIJ Fluid Power for the restoration of the railings and by Wirral Cladding and Roofing for the protective roof coating.
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