Original Entrance/Exit
Original Entrance/Exit façade to the Sealife Centre Experience
Original entrance
The existing Entrance/Exit façade to the Sealife Centre Experience
Original pod
Pod 3 existing external finishes consisting of Shiplap cladding and a weathered mansard
Original Pod 2
Pod 2 existing external finishes consisting of Shiplap cladding and a weathered mansard
Pod 2 existing entrance
consisting of Shiplap cladding and a worn internal lobby. With storage at a premium, Vanguard were tasked to identify potential areas where storage could be maximised
Roofing in disrepair
Existing felt and Bitumen/Asphalt roofing to all flat areas and parapet upstand
Rotten cladding
All Pods were in urgent need of remedial works with 4 out of the 5 Pods leaking in water
Scaffolding and protective netting installed
Works have commenced to Pod 1 using a 4k/N fixed scaffolding for access and servicing of trades. Debris Netting and brick guards installed to ensure the H&S of all site personnel
Block work completed
Preperations are being made for the external render with the perimiter mansard being rebuilt with structural timberwork with the stripping of the existing roofing has commenced
Scaffold erected on Pod 2
Works have commenced on Pod 2 using a 4k/N fixed scaffolding for access and servicing of trades. Debris Netting and brick guards installed to ensure the H&S of all site personnel
Ready for rendering
Preperations are being made for the external render with the perimiter mansard being rebuilt with structural timberwork with the stripping of the existing roofing has commenced
Blockwork ready for top coat
Head Cloaking detail scratch coated awaiting top coat. All blockwork has been patched ready for rendering.
Membrane installation
Installation of a Cefil synthetic membrane was used to achieve a fast, sustainable, durable, and environmentally friendly waterproofing solution
Block work and roofing nearing completion
Blockwork infills 90% complete to create additional storage space and the perimiter mansard tiling in progress
Cement rendering
Cement screed rendering ongoing in public areas
Carpenter at work
Ongoing joinery works
Membrane complete
Completion of a Cefil synthetic membrane was used to achieve a fast, sustainable, durable, and environmentally friendly waterproofing solution
New roof
Works completed to roof areas prior to striking of scaffold
Roof inspection
Works completed to roof areas prior to striking of scaffold
Front View of finished Pod
Completed POD
Refurbished Pod
Works complete
Sea Life Centre
Contract Completion
Completion
Following a number of successfully completed contracts with our client, Vanguard were invited to the Sealife Centre in Weymouth tasked with a brief to bring the external aesthetics of the park in line with the corporate brand and provide a water tight, low maintenance solution due to the area being exposed to one of the harshest climate’s in the UK.
Vanguard worked closely with the onsite operations and maintenance teams to ensure the brief was full and comprehensive to ensure all requirements were met within the brief. The client had also requested that during the construction works, all park areas were to remain open to the public with no disruption or degradation to the customer park satisfaction, Health and Safety or the attractions animals.