Wellington Barracks, London -Scaffold Shrink Wrap Case Study
- EcoShrink
- Jul 1, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 22
Summary (At a Glance)
🏛️ Client/Site: Wellington Barracks
📍 Location: London
🗓️ Programme: Live-site façade & roof works
🏙️ Exposure: Urban frontage • Ceremonial/public interface
📏 Area wrapped: 11,000m²
🔥 FR grade: Flame-retardant (certified)
Project Overview – Scaffold Shrink Wrap Case Study Highlights
EcoShrink delivered scaffold encapsulation in central London for live façade and roof works at Wellington Barracks. The brief called for a sealed, tidy enclosure that would control dust and overspray beside ceremonial routes, reduce weather delays and maintain a high-standard presentation to the street. We specified FR, UV-stable shrink wrap heat-welded into a continuous skin on scaffold, balancing security screening, access needs and programme certainty. The solution kept trades productive in variable conditions without compromising safety, appearance or public interface. (Learn more about our Scaffold Shrink Wrap service and method.)
Risks & Objectives
Control dust/overspray adjacent to public & ceremonial routes
Reduce wind and rain ingress at height
Maintain a neat, consistent street-facing elevation
Keep access practical for inspections and deliveries
Method
Scope & Prep
Logged utilities, fire egress and wayfinding; RAMS and programme issued with mobilise date.
Agreed delivery/inspection routes and quiet hours with site; set exclusion and pedestrian lines.
Protected lifting points and sensitive edges; confirmed tie positions and terminations.
Wrap & Weld
Installed EcoShrink 300mu, FR, UV-stable film
Tensioned and heat-welded seams to form a continuous, sealed enclosure.
Finished with tidy welds and shrinking for a clean street elevation.
Fire Safety
FR grade verified with supporting certificates; hot-work permit in place for welding.
Fire points/CO₂ extinguishers positioned at stair, hoist and access doors; team briefed.
Monitoring & Compliance
Service life noted for wraps >6 months; periodic visual checks agreed.
Care & reseal guidance supplied, with a small reseal kit for minor repairs.
Results
The encapsulation created sealed, safer work zones and a tidier elevation along a sensitive public interface. By limiting wind ingress and overspray, trades maintained momentum and programme risk reduced. Access for inspections and deliveries remained practical through labelled doors, cutting rework and unnecessary removals.
Outcomes:
✅ Cleaner edges and defined pedestrian routes
✅ Fewer weather-related stoppages
✅ Presentation maintained on a high-profile elevation
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