Austral Bricks
Location:
Horsley Park, NSW
Client:
Austral Bricks
Duration:
3 months
Scope:
Lead Paint Removal, Abrasive Blasting, Protective Coating
Objective:
ProStrip was contracted to refurbish Austral Bricks' Kiln facility at Horsley Park, focusing on lead paint and coating removal from structural columns and applying protective coatings.
Challenges:
- Removing lead paint safely from structural columns.
- Efficiently removing non-hazardous coatings from extensive areas.
- Applying a high-performance protective coating to ensure durability.
Solution:
- Lead Paint Removal: Used the PeelAway paint removal system to safely remove lead paint from structural columns measuring 0 to 3 meters high, covering 450 m².
- Coating Removal: Employed abrasive blasting to remove 3,500 m² of non-hazardous coatings from all columns and rafters, achieving an AS 1627.4 Class 2.5 surface finish.
- Protective Coating Application: Applied Dulux Duremax GFX (250um) protective coating using airless spray methodology, with stripe coating applied to all welds for enhanced protection.
Outcome:
ProStrip successfully restored the Kiln facility columns to their original condition, meeting stringent quality and safety standards. Austral Bricks expressed satisfaction with the efficiency and craftsmanship of ProStrip's technicians.