Brickwork Opening-Up & Cavity Fire Barriers
Specialist access to concealed cavity defects. We remove existing brickwork where needed to investigate, install or replace cavity fire barriers, then rebuild the affected masonry.
Photo to supplyOpened brickwork showing a newly installed cavity fire barrierTypical work sequence
Works can include preparing the cavity, removing obstructions, installing the specified barrier system and rebuilding the affected masonry.
- Identify the agreed opening-up positions and relevant design details.
- Carefully dismantle designated brickwork and expose the cavity.
- Record cavity depth, interfaces, obstructions and existing barrier condition.
- Prepare the substrate and install the approved cavity barrier system.
- Check placement, fixings, continuity and required product-specific compression.
- Photograph and obtain inspection sign-off at the agreed hold point.
- Rebuild brickwork and make good to the project specification.
Compression and installation accuracy
Inadequate compression, poor fit or discontinuities can compromise the performance of certain cavity barrier systems.
Our team is experienced in working to tight tolerances, including projects where differences of less than 10 mm matter to the remedial detail.
There is no universal compression figure. The correct dimensions, compression and fixing arrangements are established from the selected product's tested specification and installation instructions, and we install to them.
Photo to supplyMeasuring cavity barrier fit and compression before sign-offRelated façade and fire protection services
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Façade Investigations
Controlled intrusive opening-up so the professional team can see what lies behind the façade.
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Façade Remediation & Rainscreen Cladding
Planned strip-off, remedial works and reinstatement of external wall components.
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Firestopping & Passive Fire Protection
Remedial firestopping, linear gap seals and compartmentation repairs.
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BM TRADA Registered Fire Door Installation
Installation and replacement of specified fire doors and doorsets.
Discuss your façade remediation project
Contact Kilmurray Construction to discuss intrusive investigations, rainscreen strip-off and reinstatement, cavity barrier remedial works or coordinated external wall repair programmes.
Talk to us about your project
Whether you are a principal contractor pricing a remediation package, a building owner planning investigations or a landlord preparing an office refurbishment, we would be glad to hear from you.
- Telephone
- 07712 678088
- Tender and enquiries
- office@kilmurrays.com
- Office
- 39 High Street, Orpington, Kent BR6 0JE
- Service area
- Coverage to be confirmed
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