Case Study: Scaffold Encapsulation at Adare Manor, Limerick
- EcoShrink
- May 1, 2016
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 23
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
🔥 FR grade: Flame-retardant (certified)
Why scaffold encapsulation was chosen
EcoShrink delivered a scaffold encapsulation and temporary roof wrap solution at Adare Manor to protect sensitive masonry and finishes during conservation works. The brief called for a sealed, tidy enclosure over a full perimeter scaffold—including several temporary roofs—to keep trades productive across changeable Limerick weather while maintaining heritage presentation and safe routes for inspections.
Risks & Objectives
Control rain, wind and air-borne debris across multiple roof levels
Protect heritage stonework, carvings and delicate features (no-fix zones)
Maintain stable, dry conditions for conservation methods and materials
Keep inspections practical with clear viewing panels and labelled doors
Present a clean elevation at a high-profile heritage site
Method
Scope & Prep
Heritage review with John Paul Construction: no-fix zones, protection to ornate features
RAMS issued; deliveries/quiet hours agreed; exclusion & pedestrian lines set
Inspection points mapped; wayfinding for site and conservation teams
Wrap & Weld
Installed EcoShrink FR, UV-stable film to scaffold and temporary roof structures
Seams heat-welded into a continuous, drum-tight skin; reinforced terminations
Anti-chafe at parapets/cappings; labelled zip/roll-up doors for access
Clear panels positioned for façade checks and approvals
Fire Safety
Hot-work permits for welding; extinguishers at stair/hoist/door locations
FR grade confirmed with certificates; no storage near egress; signage installed
Monitoring & Compliance
UV/service life matched to programme; daily snag checks and reseals
Photo QA during install; FR certificates + care/reseal guidance at handover
Results
The full-perimeter encapsulation and temporary roofs created stable, dry work zones across complex elevations. Teams worked with fewer weather stoppages; heritage presentation stayed neat and secure; and programme certainty improved.
Outcomes
✅ Reduced weather-related delays across roof and façade areas
✅ Cleaner edges and safer, defined access routes
✅ Heritage fabric protected; inspections remained simple and frequent
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