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Webb Avenue, Hornsby

Strata painting

Project Value: $105,000
Duration: 8 weeks
Status: Complete

This townhouse-style strata complex in Hornsby required a full external repaint and roof coating to refresh and modernise its appearance and address some isolated render and timber issues.

Project Overview

The full scope at Webb Avenue included render and timber repairs prior to repainting works to fascia boards and eaves linings, gutters, downpipes, barge boards, rendered walls (including rear courtyard walls), front entry doors, the external side of rear courtyard doors, entry portico structures, internal and external bin enclosures, the letterbox surround at the entrance driveway, as well as roof painting and the installation of roof harness points.

While improving the appearance and street appeal of the complex was a priority, the project also involved introducing a new colour scheme, completing repairs before repainting commenced and carefully managing the impact of the works for the many owners and occupiers who live on site.

Access Methods & Delivery

For this project, we used a combination of mobile scaffold, extension ladders, a roof harness access system and other access equipment attached to the building where necessary. Roof access required particularly careful planning due to the roof coating works and the installation of new harness points. Some equipment also needed to be temporarily fixed into rendered and masonry surfaces, with all penetrations repaired and made good once the equipment was removed and the painting works were complete.

Challenges

The roof painting at this strata complex in Hornsby added complexity beyond a standard external repaint. With multiple townhouse elevations and private courtyard areas, careful sequencing and planning was imperative. We were also unable to fully quantify building repairs from a ground-level inspection, so repairs were completed on an as-needed basis as works progressed.

Selecting a new colour scheme also took careful consideration to ensure adequate opacity over the existing colour.

“Dukes helped a strata committee modernise the entire exterior presentation of a townhouse complex while managing roof safety, access and resident communication.”

Project Insights

Sometimes in strata painting projects, colour selection can feel like a practical decision rather than a creative one, particularly when owners are choosing between subtle variations of established colour schemes. At Webb Avenue, however, the new palette played an important role in modernising the appearance of the complex. Through professional colour guidance, the owners were able to make a confident decision that delivered a noticeable visual improvement and a result everyone could be proud of.

Communication

A Dukes Project Manager was assigned before works commenced and led communication throughout the project, including regular site updates with the owner’s representative. Weekly updates were also provided to owners, and a programme of works was issued before site activities began.

Coating System & Materials

For the masonry, render and soffits, the process involved high pressure washing and acrylic spot priming before the application of two coats of Acrashield Advance. Timber surfaces were sanded and filled, received a full oil based undercoat where required, and were then finished with gloss or semi gloss Dulux Weathershield top coats.

The concrete roof tiles were coated with Acratex Roof Sealer, followed by Acratex Roof Membrane Satin.

Outcome

Webb Avenue in Hornsby combined roof and external repainting works into one coordinated programme. This delivered a refreshed new look across the complex while minimising inconvenience for residents. It also made better use of access equipment and site resources, avoiding the inefficiencies that can arise when roof and facade works are completed as separate projects.

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Frequent Asked Questions

What was involved in this strata painting project?

The project combined a full external repaint with roof coating works across a townhouse-style strata complex. In addition to commercial painting works, the scope included render and timber repairs, roof harness point installation and repainting of various external building elements, from rendered walls and gutters through to entry doors and bin enclosures.

Why was roof painting more complex than a standard external repaint?

The roof coating component required additional planning due to access requirements and the installation of roof harness points. Roof works were carried out alongside the external repaint, which meant access methods, sequencing and safety measures needed to be carefully coordinated throughout the project.

How were building repairs managed when they could not be fully inspected beforehand?

Some repairs could not be accurately quantified from a ground-level inspection before works commenced. As a result, repairs were completed on an as-needed basis as the project progressed and previously hidden issues became visible.

How was disruption managed for residents during the project?

A dedicated Dukes Project Manager coordinated communication from the outset, providing regular updates to the owner’s representative and weekly updates to residents. A programme of works was also issued before site activities began so owners and occupiers understood what to expect throughout the project.

Why was colour selection an important part of this strata repainting project?

The project involved introducing a new colour scheme to modernise the appearance of the complex while ensuring adequate opacity over the existing colour. Professional colour guidance helped the owners make a confident decision that delivered a noticeable visual improvement across the property.

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