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GLRE Manchester operates nationwide delivering high-level commercial glazing maintenance, repair and refurbishment solutions.
Our IRATA qualified rope access teams are ready to provide a wide range of rope access services, including rope access maintenance and repairs, high level glass replacement, leak investigation & repair, safety netting and glass canopy repairs & replacement.
Where large-scale fixed scaffolding is inappropriate and mechanical access inadequate, professional rope access is the industry-recognised method for safe, direct and non-disruptive access enabling repair and replacement of glass and glazing at height, safely, efficiently and with minimum disruption.
Industrial rope access is now widespread, but rope access specialists in commercial glazing repairs, with years of experience in the field, are not so common. GLRE Manchester have led the way in rope access high-level glazing for nearly 30 years.
As complex and dynamic glazed structures and roof compositions become more common, problem leaks are both more prevalent and difficult to repair. GLRE Manchester’s IRATA specialists are able to design, risk-assess and implement safe access and fall restraint systems for even the most difficult-to-reach roof and curtain wall glazing.
Our wide experience in commercial glazing leak resolution allows us to provide guaranteed solutions with long-term warranties every time.
In emergencies, safety is paramount and broken glass or loose components pose a significant risk. Where mechanical and scaffold access is time-consuming and awkward, our rope access repair teams can mobilise immediately, remove hazardous glass or materials, apply film or secure temporary safety glazing or boarding without delay.
We offer a range of SLAs to provide peace-of-mind and keep your building, it’s occupants and the public safe at all times.
GLRE Manchester often undertake full scale, detailed and comprehensive dilapidation, conditional and HS&E surveys of glazed and cladded structures in order to determine condition, safety, remedial requirements and compliance.
Our detailed reports cover all aspects of the structure, including propriety of glass and glazing specification, structural integrity and a graded risk assessment if the glazing is defective. If required, our findings are fully costed, with guaranteed solutions offered.
Industrial rope access is a professional form of abseiling, and/or difficult high-level access using specific ropes and equipment, conducted by highly qualified technicians who have passed the rigorous levels of training provided and accredited by the Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA).
Any and all multi-level buildings, commercial or residential, and sometimes single-storey buildings as well, for instance in tackling complex canopy systems where other forms of access are impractical. Quality rope access provision is now widely accepted as an industry standard, hassle and disruption free and safe method of high-level access when undertaken by qualified and experienced professionals.
Industrial rope access provides a wide range of safe access solutions to many building issues and defects occurring at height. These range from high-level glass damage to missing and faulty seals and components, peeling or faded external finishes, cladding defects or problems with pests and vermin at height.
Rope access is often called upon to tackle defects in enclosed spaces such as lift shafts or industrial duct work where more cumbersome access techniques are impracticable. In addition, it is often safer, less disruptive and more cost-effective to use rope access than, for instance, large-scale, fixed scaffolding.
An initial survey by a IRATA Level 3 qualified supervisor or experienced project manager is required in order to assess initial requirements and design appropriate rope rigs. Following this, meticulous risk assessment must be provided and rig-design and control measures implemented. A qualified team of IRATA technicians will then undertake the works, consistently following struct IRATA safety guidelines.
If emergency works are required the Level 3 supervisor will design the rig, risk assess and implement on the emergency attendance and the team carry out the works once this has been prioritised.
Rope access works vary in scope and duration as much as any other type of work. Typical shifts are in line with other forms of access and repair works, although IRATA qualified technicians are generally very dedicated professionals who work extremely diligently and to high standards.
A single make-safe or pest deterrent installation can be completed in a matter of hours. The duration of ongoing contracts is limitless and specific to the contract at hand.
Safety is paramount in rope access works and as a result, and due to the high level of training and experience required to attain IRATA level 3 status, rope access is extremely safe.
Working lines, connections, harnesses and equipment are self-inspected by every technician and inspected and approved each shift by the level 3 supervisor. In addition, all working and safety lines, connections, protectors and every other component and aspect of the project and method are reinspected and verified by the level 3 supervisor after every break from work, whenever rigs are moved or reconfigured and in the event of any circumstantial changes, such as weather or busier periods.
In addition, rope works are always fully isolated, with hard barrier cordoning and signage and often implementing IRATA qualified ground marshals at every work location.
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