Scaffold Encapsulation at Adare Manor, Limerick

EcoShrink delivered scaffold encapsulation and temporary roof wrap at Adare Manor in Limerick, Republic of Ireland. Flame-retardant, UV-stable shrink wrap formed a sealed skin over full-perimeter scaffold and multiple temporary roofs to protect sensitive masonry during live conservation and restoration works. The system helped control weather and air-borne debris while keeping heritage presentation tidy and inspections practical.

Summary (At a Glance)

🏛️ Client/site: Adare Manor – John Paul Construction

📍 Location: Limerick, Republic of Ireland

🗓️ Programme: Live conservation & restoration works

🏙️ Exposure: Wind/rain at height • Complex roofs & elevations

📏 Extent wrapped: Full-perimeter scaffold with multiple temporary roofs

🔥 FR grade: Flame-retardant (certified)

Project overview

Adare Manor required full-perimeter scaffold encapsulation and temporary roof wraps to protect heritage stonework, carvings and finishes during conservation and restoration. The brief called for a sealed, tidy enclosure over complex roofs and elevations so trades could keep moving through changeable Limerick weather while maintaining safe, clear routes for inspections. EcoShrink installed FR, UV-stable shrink wrap across scaffold elevations and temporary roof structures, welding seams into a continuous, drum-tight skin with reinforcement, access doors and clear panels for checks and approvals.

Challenges on site

Wind and rain at height across multiple roof levels and elevations Heritage stonework, carvings and delicate features with no-fix zones. Need to maintain stable, dry conditions for conservation materials and methods. Requirement to keep inspections simple and frequent with clear viewing points Presentation expectations at a high-profile heritage and hospitality site.

Our solution

EcoShrink applied its encapsulation and temporary roof method using FR, UVstable shrink wrap and a structured four-step approach: scope & prep, wrap & weld, fire safety, and monitoring & compliance.

Scope & Prep

• Heritage review with John Paul Construction to confirm no-fix zones and protection to ornate features

• RAMS issued and agreed, including delivery windows and quiet hours

• Exclusion and pedestrian lines set to separate works from site and guest movements

• Inspection points mapped so clear panels and access doors could be positioned where conservation teams needed them

Wrap & Weld

• Installed EcoShrink FR, UV-stable film to scaffold and temporary roof structures Heat-welded seams into a continuous, drum-tight skin with reinforced terminations at key edges

• Applied anti-chafe measures at parapets and cappings Installed labelled zip or roll-up doors to keep access practical

• Positioned clear panels to support façade checks and approvals without opening up large areas

Fire Safety

• Hot-work permits in place for welding activities

• Fire extinguishers located at stair towers, hoists and main door positions

• FR grade confirmed with certificates; no storage near egress points and signage installed in line with site requirements

Monitoring & Compliance

• UV and service life matched to the programme, with daily snag checks and reseals

• Photo QA captured during installation

• FR certificates and care/reseal guidance handed over so the enclosure could be maintained through the works

Results

• Full-perimeter encapsulation and temporary roofs created stable, dry work zones across complex roofs and elevations

• Reduced weather-related delays on roof and façade areas by cutting wind and rain ingress

• Cleaner edges and safer, defined access routes around the scaffold

• Heritage fabric protected while still allowing simple, frequent inspections through clear panels and labelled doors

• Tidy, consistent presentation maintained at a high-profile heritage and hospitality site

FAQ

Why was scaffold encapsulation and temporary roofing needed at Adare Manor?

Conservation and restoration works were taking place across complex roofs and elevations in exposed Limerick weather. Full-perimeter encapsulation and temporary roofs were chosen to create stable, dry work zones, protect heritage stonework and carvings, and maintain neat presentation at a high-profile heritage and hospitality site.

How were heritage features protected during the wrap installation?

A heritage review with John Paul Construction identified no-fix zones and areas needing extra protection before work began. The scaffold, wrap detailing and anti-chafe measures were planned so the sealed enclosure could be installed and maintained without fixing into or damaging ornate features or stonework.

How did the encapsulation help with inspections and programme certainty?

Clear panels and labelled doors were built into the wrap so conservation and site teams could inspect façades and roofs without opening large sections of the enclosure. This, combined with reduced weather-related stoppages, helped keep inspections simple and frequent and supported programme certainty across the roof and façade works.

Similar projects & next steps

EcoShrink uses the same scaffold encapsulation and temporary roof methods on heritage buildings, hotels and complex multi-roof projects across Ireland and the UK. For more examples, see our Scaffold Wrap Case Studies hub, or visit our Scaffold Shrink Wrap service page for methods, options and FAQs.

If you’re planning conservation or restoration works on a sensitive building, share your elevations, roof layout and key dates and we’ll return a costed scaffold wrap and temporary roof method, FR specification and earliest start dates. Use the scaffold shrink wrap calculator.

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