INCA Case Study: Mary Seacole Building, Royal Southampton Hospital

Background to the Project:

Mary Seacole Hospital required thermal upgrades to walls as part of a wider refurb to the external façade of the building. The works also included replacing windows with more thermal efficient upgrades.

The Solution & Specification:

Structherm Mineral Fibre EWI with silicone render finish was chosen to bring about the required improvements.

The Installation & Challenges on site:

A ‘live hospital site’ required the works to be tackled in stages, with one elevation at a time worked on, so that safe access to the building was possible via one or more of the entrance/exit points.

In addition to this, restrictions to working times and activities were also in place as some elevations that required works were adjacent to wards on the hospital with vulnerable patients. As a result, drilling was not possible during times patients were receiving care (in the cancer unit).

Problems overcome:

Working closely with the main contractor and AIC Wall Coatings, the works were delivered in line with restrictions and to a high standard.

The End Result:

A transformed building in terms of aesthetic, looking much fresher and modern. The works also improved thermal efficiency and reduced heating bills for the NHS.