Bespoke A2 Rockpanel a perfect match for Bermondsey apartment blocks

Post-Grenfell transformation

The Hyde Group are owners of three Bermondsey Spa apartment buildings. Prospect House and its sister block Hicks House now have transformed exterior facades following the earlier successful re-cladding of its third neighbouring property, Eyot House. The Hyde Group have written about their experiences regarding the external cladding systems at their Bermondsey properties. ‘Following Grenfell, although we knew ACM cladding was not present, we carried out intrusive surveys. Overview of works: Install cavity fire barriers behind rainscreen cladding, to ducts passing through the system - horizontally and vertically to reduce the risk of fire spread. Replacement of the rendered external wall insulation system to all three buildings. Some internal compartmentation works where identified. We are proud of our commitment to fire safety, and over recent months we’ve learnt a lot about what we need to do to make sure our properties are safe.’

Daniel Assender of construction consultancy, Martin Arnold, was appointed as designer, contract administrator and clerk of works for the project. Daniel explained, “I was confident specifying Rockpanel following its earlier use at neighbouring Hyde Group-owned Eyot House. It is a precision engineered A2 fire-safe product which offers great options in terms of colour and surface design. All three projects were carried out with residents remaining in their apartments, avoiding the issues otherwise associated with relocating them during the works.”

The complete fire-safe system

External facades specialists Lawtech Group undertook the remediation work of replacing the existing cladding with the new fire-safe system. Lawtech Business Development Manager Toby Blunsten commented, “The superb quality and variety of Rockpanel special surface designs and colour options available meant we were able to precisely match the original look of these buildings, safe in the knowledge the new facades now satisfy the most stringent fire safety standards.”

Rockpanel Business Manager for UK & Ireland, Ashley Wainwright, “Around 2735m² of Rockpanel A2 is installed at the two properties. Panels were specified in bespoke turquoise from our Colours range, along with accent sections in a bespoke Cherry hue from our super-realistic natural Woods collection, to visually match the replaced non-conforming cladding. They are installed in conjunction with ROCKWOOL SP Firestop and RWA45 products. All our ranges are lightweight and easy to cut on site without the need to seal edges, making installation quicker, saving time and money.”

Our colour and surface options enable design freedom 

Rockpanel A2 enables specifiers to realise their most creative ambitions safe in the knowledge the reality of those intentions will satisfy the most stringent fire safety standards. Whichever surface design or colour is chosen, specifiers can count on high durability, complete weather, temperature and UV resistance and little or no maintenance throughout its long life.