Showcase: Renewing Tradition in Applecross
Team size: 5
Timeline: 15 working days
Project Overview:
Nestled in the prestigious neighbourhood of Applecross, this distinguished double-storey home, erected in 1992, stood as a testament to timeless elegance. Resting on 1540 square meters of lush land, it beckoned for restoration, its surfaces untouched since its inception. With meticulous planning and expert craftsmanship, the project set out to preserve the essence of the past while embracing the promise of the future.
Nestled in the prestigious neighbourhood of Applecross, this distinguished double-storey home, erected in 1992, stood as a testament to timeless elegance. Resting on 1540 square meters of lush land, it beckoned for restoration, its surfaces untouched since its inception. With meticulous planning and expert craftsmanship, the project set out to preserve the essence of the past while embracing the promise of the future.
Scope of Works:
The project embarked on an ambitious endeavour to prepare and paint all exterior surfaces of the grand double-storey home. From gutters and eaves to steel balustrades and timber window shutters, no detail was overlooked. Scaffoldings were meticulously erected to access hard-to-reach areas, ensuring safety and quality in every aspect of the project.
The project embarked on an ambitious endeavour to prepare and paint all exterior surfaces of the grand double-storey home. From gutters and eaves to steel balustrades and timber window shutters, no detail was overlooked. Scaffoldings were meticulously erected to access hard-to-reach areas, ensuring safety and quality in every aspect of the project.
Challenges Faced:
The project presented formidable challenges, from the sheer scale of the undertaking to the intricacies of surface preparation and access. From gutters to downpipes, every surface requires meticulous attention to detail to ensure a durable and long-lasting finish. Hard-to-reach areas demanded innovative solutions, with scaffoldings providing access to even the most inaccessible corners.
The project presented formidable challenges, from the sheer scale of the undertaking to the intricacies of surface preparation and access. From gutters to downpipes, every surface requires meticulous attention to detail to ensure a durable and long-lasting finish. Hard-to-reach areas demanded innovative solutions, with scaffoldings providing access to even the most inaccessible corners.
Techniques and Products:
Utilizing a combination of brush, roller, and spray painting techniques, the team employed premium products to achieve superior results. From Dulux Weathershield to Dulux Acrasheild for render walls, each product was selected for its durability and performance, ensuring a finish that would stand the test of time.
Utilizing a combination of brush, roller, and spray painting techniques, the team employed premium products to achieve superior results. From Dulux Weathershield to Dulux Acrasheild for render walls, each product was selected for its durability and performance, ensuring a finish that would stand the test of time.
Crafting a Lasting Legacy:
Beyond the paint and scaffolding, this project was a testament to the enduring legacy of heritage preservation. It was a tribute to the craftsmen who laboured before, a celebration of Applecross's rich architectural tapestry, and a pledge to safeguard its beauty for future generations.
Beyond the paint and scaffolding, this project was a testament to the enduring legacy of heritage preservation. It was a tribute to the craftsmen who laboured before, a celebration of Applecross's rich architectural tapestry, and a pledge to safeguard its beauty for future generations.
Embracing Tradition, Embracing the Future:
As the final brushstroke was applied and the scaffoldings dismantled, the grand residence stood resplendent, its allure undiminished by time. In Applecross, a piece of history had been preserved—a symbol of tradition and a beacon of excellence in craftsmanship and dedication.
As the final brushstroke was applied and the scaffoldings dismantled, the grand residence stood resplendent, its allure undiminished by time. In Applecross, a piece of history had been preserved—a symbol of tradition and a beacon of excellence in craftsmanship and dedication.
