Roof refurbishment at Winchester College’s New Hall has been completed by Modus Access UK Ltd. using Layher equipment to provide vital weather protection that avoids potential drawbacks associated with a traditional scaffolding and mono pitch, tin-sheeted alternative.

Appointed by Strongboard Construction Ltd. to provide a protection system against rainwater and wind loading risks, the Modus solution utilised the lightweight design of the Layher Allround® scaffolding system to create support around the building for a Keder temporary roofing system installed in a rolling, apex configuration.  The design initially covered some 60% of the roof refurbishment work and was simply rolled along when required during the three-month project – significantly less time than would have been the case with tube and fitting methods.

“The scaffolding descended to a flat roof around the three sides of the building, with propping and stabilisation installed underneath, with the remaining side using a full height scaffold,” says Simon Jeanes, Modus Access UK MD.  “Layher Protect panels with a lockable door also encased at the lower levels to provide access security and to present an extremely acceptable visual result.”