14-28 Allhallows, a 1960's concrete frame 3 storey flat roof commercial building with retail units at ground floor level located in Bedford town centre.
Location: 14-28 Allhallows, Bedford
14-28 Allhallows is a 1960's concrete frame, 3 storey, flat roof commercial building with retail units at ground floor level. The building had fallen into significant disrepair over a number of years, requiring essential external repairs and refubishment to all facades.
The scope of works was to undertake remedial concrete repairs, crack repairs and a blown section to the canopy. During the project additional electrical and lighting improvement works were also undertaken to improve the visual appearance of the retail frontage.
- Surface preparation: grit blasting
 - Conditional survey to shop fronts/signage and canopy
 - Scaffold access rather than fixed tied.
 - Segregation of works areas
 - Concrete testing - to canopy and surrounding concrete areas
 - Concrete repair to all defective areas
 - Waterproofing of canopy upperside
 - Corrosion inhibitor
 - Anti-carbonation coatings
 - Smoothing coats
 - Joint sealants
 - Infill structural openings
 - Drainage adaptions
 - Lighting and electrical improvements
 
