Replacing all the windows in a block of flats

Snakey

A bit random, but just in case anybody happens to know!

In a ten-floor block, would they start at the bottom and work upwards, or start at the top and work downwards?

moneyistooshorttomention

Presumably the top and work downwards - so they could remove scaffolding as they go and any "dirt" falls down onto windows that haven't yet been replaced?

But that's assuming, of course, they are thinking logically - which may not necessarily be the case:cool:

greenface

As above but ask them what the plan is .

brightontraveller

Depends what methods they use and what the contract stipulates (dust debris doesn't just blow /fall down wind can make it go all over the place) , I’d be really surprised if its scaffold it’s the most expensive way to do it…
Window cleaning platform, spider crane and rig, telescopic boom etc all would be much cheaper, They may even fit from inside.

Snakey

Heh... if I told you the block was Council-owned, what would you think about the chances of it being done by scaffolding?

greenface

it would be scaffold without doubt council or not .

xyz123

As said it will certainly be through scaffold at those heights. We had a similar situation in our block of 6 storey flats and it was top to bottom. That was done through a competent freehold management company in private accommodation.

brightontraveller

xyz123 wrote: »

As said it will certainly be through scaffold at those heights. We had a similar situation in our block of 6 storey flats and it was top to bottom. That was done through a competent freehold management company in private accommodation.

Ten stories is no height hurdle ? Things have come on a long way since wooden ladders, bosun's chair and hemp rope :rotfl:(30m- 40m covers most 10 story buildings)
Plenty of firms use boom etc ( up to 100m ) A multitude of ways cheaper, quicker, causing less disruption, security issues etc even the logistics of getting windows to each flat (your not always aloud/able to use lifts),Alternatives to scaffold are obvious better choice for just replacing windows…

Councils decisions as costings isn’t the only consideration ( also a fare amount of apathy, lacking knowledge or incentive) scaffold wouldn’t surprise me

Competent managing agent doesn't mean there cost effective for you? Most on % of works costs (legitimate or backdoor) decisions and incentives are different so again scaffold….

xyz123

brightontraveller wrote: »

Ten stories is no height hurdle ? Things have come on a long way since wooden ladders, bosun's chair and hemp rope :rotfl:(30m- 40m covers most 10 story buildings)
Plenty of firms use boom etc ( up to 100m ) A multitude of ways cheaper, quicker, causing less disruption, security issues etc even the logistics of getting windows to each flat (your not always aloud/able to use lifts),Alternatives to scaffold are obvious better choice for just replacing windows…

Councils decisions as costings isn’t the only consideration ( also a fare amount of apathy, lacking knowledge or incentive) scaffold wouldn’t surprise me

Competent managing agent doesn't mean there cost effective for you? Most on % of works costs (legitimate or backdoor) decisions and incentives are different so again scaffold….

If you want to make a point you are obviously welcome but please make a coherent post...would love to see a picture of a boom 100m to change windows.......

System

Op are you sure the only thing they are doing are the windows?
I have seen a lot of local authority/housing associations upgrading the full insulation envelopes of buildings recently, i.e. windows/doors and EWI
scaffold is a perfectly normal way to do something like this as it's easier to secure a protective mesh to stop anything falling out of the safe working area

brightontraveller

xyz123 wrote: »

If you want to make a point you are obviously welcome but please make a coherent post...would love to see a picture of a boom 100m to change windows.......

From that high horse surprised you needed scaffold at all....
If you want images feel free to search for yourself, I’ll pass its not assisting OP ...