WATER RECLAMATION PLANT WINDOW REPLACEMENT REQUIRES INVENTIVE
CONTAINMENT SOLUTION
CASE STUDY
VOLUME 1 ISSUE 6
CLIENT:
THE CHALLENGE
FH Paschen
When a water reclamation plant needed to replace their exterior-facing
glass block windows, they could not afford to have dirt and debris
contaminate their clean water pools during construction. They came to
TuffWrap® with a complicated challenge - Design and install a temporary
wall containment solution that could withstand lakefront climatic changes
without damaging the plant’s terrazzo floor.
STRATEGIC ACCOUNT
MANAGER:
Gino Alberico
PROJECT MANAGER:
Elvis Huymaier
PROJECT SIZE:
540 ln. ft. of C.O.R.E. Frameless
Walls
DURATION:
Still installed
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
When faced with the critical need to
keep recycled water clean during a
renovation project, TuffWrap
Installations Inc., partnered with a
general contractor and proposed a
containment solution that exceeded
expectations. Carefully installed
C.O.R.E. Frameless Walls kept outside
debris from entering the reclamation
plant even under the worst weather
conditions.
THE SOLUTION
TuffWrap’s signature temporary barriers, C.O.R.E. Frameless Walls®, were
utilized to separate the windowed walls from the water pools. To avoid a
“parachute effect” in windy conditions, the poly had to be completely
secured on all sides. By removing the drop ceiling, the installation team
was able to tie off the top and sides of the walls effectively.
The overwhelming obstacle was the terrazzo floor. Drilling into it was not
an option, so other ideas had to be considered. With creative thinking and
meticulous planning, TuffWrap was able to use a combination of plywood,
our proprietary taping methods and sandbags to secure the bottom of the
walls in place. Conduit was also used, as needed, to supply additional
support structure.
Even with bad weather, including a recorded tornado in the area, the
C.O.R.E. Frameless Walls held up under pressure. No repairs were
required, which meant that the general contractor could continue the
window replacements without schedule impacts or any type of
contamination concerns.
WHY TUFFWRAP
Under normal circumstances, TuffWrap doesn’t offer exterior containment.
However, experience with unique installation situations and innovative
design expertise made TuffWrap the perfect provider for this job.
Having a solid understanding of how to deal with air pressure changes and
having access to exceptional products meant that the city and general
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contractor could be confident that the containment
would withstand the circumstances and the water would
remain clean.
CONCLUSION
In the end, the general contractor was extremely
pleased with the results of this project. The strength
and reliability of the walls combined with TuffWrap’s
commitment to innovation and customer service
ensured complete success for this general contractor
and his client.
“We were impressed with strength and resiliency
of the temporary walls and how reliable they were
throughout the project duration. We look forward
to partnering with TuffWrap again in the future.”
–Edward Schultz, FH Paschen
If you have a unique project that requires
specialized solution, contact
TuffWrap Installations today!
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(Left) C.O.R.E.
Frameless walls
held in place at
the floor with a
combination
solution of sand
bags, taping and
plywood.
(Left) C.O.R.E.
Frameless Walls
separate the
window
replacement area.
A Pocket Door™
allows for access
through the
containment.
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COPYRIGHT 2015 © TUFF WRAP INSTALLATIONS, INC.
TuffWrap and C.O.R.E. Frameless Walls are registered trademarks of TuffWrap
Installations, Inc. The Ring Design and Pocket Door are trademarks of Tuff Wrap
Installations, Inc.