PROJECT CASE STUDY

Weetwood Gardens

Fire Safety Remediation · Sheffield

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Residential Facade Remediation in Sheffield

Weetwood Gardens is a £2.2m fire-safety remediation project on a mid-rise residential development in Sheffield. UKR Facades was appointed to replace combustible timber elements within the existing facade and balcony areas, improving fire safety and compliance across the development.

The 40-week construction programme includes the replacement of timber cladding, decking and balustrading, together with associated fire barriers. New aluminium systems are being installed as part of the remediation package, with delivery carefully planned around the significant logistical constraints of the occupied residential site.

Client

Persimmon Homes

Duration

40 Weeks

Value

£2.2M

Completion

December 2026

Aerial view of Weetwood Gardens in Sheffield showing scaffolding around the residential building

SCOPE OF WORKS

Replacing Timber Facade & Balcony Systems

The remediation works involve the replacement of existing timber cladding, decking and balustrading with new aluminium systems, alongside associated sub-components. The project brings the cladding and balcony replacement works together into a coordinated remediation project to improve the long-term fire safety and compliance of the building.

Vulcan Vulcalap Aluminium Cladding

Vulcan Aluminium Balustrading

Alideck Aluminium Decking

Rockwool Insulation

Tenmat Fire Barriers

Obex Cortex Breather Membrane

Klasse G-Board Sheathing Board

LOGISTICS & RESIDENT LIAISON

Delivering Within a Space-Constrained Site

The restricted site at Weetwood Gardens creates significant logistical demands, with limited working space requiring careful planning of access, deliveries and day-to-day site operations. Robust logistical planning is central to coordinating the remediation works efficiently within the available space.

With residents remaining on site throughout the programme, proactive liaison also plays an important role in reducing disruption as works progress. The delivery approach combines careful site coordination with ongoing communication, helping the project move forward while minimising the impact of construction activity on residents and the wider development.