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Tower Bridge » envirowraps http://www.thetowerbridge.info Restoring the Most Famous Bridge in the World Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:57:38 +0000 en hourly 1 23rd October 2009 http://www.thetowerbridge.info/diary/23rd-october-2009 http://www.thetowerbridge.info/diary/23rd-october-2009#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:31:12 +0000 admin http://www.thetowerbridge.info/?p=747 Scaffolding on the North West Suspension Chain

Scaffolding on the North West Suspension Chain

Scaffolding continues to be erected around the North West Suspension Chain and polythene sheeting is being applied to the short section of the Chain. Learn more about the polythene wraps ]]> http://www.thetowerbridge.info/diary/23rd-october-2009/feed 0 8th July 2009 http://www.thetowerbridge.info/diary/8th-july-2009 http://www.thetowerbridge.info/diary/8th-july-2009#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:37:49 +0000 admin http://www.thetowerbridge.info/?p=585 Enviro-wraps nearly cover the scaffolding, which surrounds the North East Suspension Chain

Enviro-wraps nearly cover the scaffolding, which surrounds the North East Suspension Chain

Grit blasting continues under the North Approach of Tower Bridge and the polythene wraps continue to be fitted near the North Tower. ]]> http://www.thetowerbridge.info/diary/8th-july-2009/feed 0 Fitting the Envirowraps http://www.thetowerbridge.info/fitting-the-envirowraps http://www.thetowerbridge.info/fitting-the-envirowraps#comments Sun, 31 May 2009 20:10:58 +0000 admin http://www.thetowerbridge.info/?page_id=480

This video clip from the 28th May 2009 shows the Envirowraps being fitted on the scaffolding surrounding the North East Suspension Chain. ]]> http://www.thetowerbridge.info/fitting-the-envirowraps/feed 0 28th May 2009 http://www.thetowerbridge.info/diary/28th-may-2009 http://www.thetowerbridge.info/diary/28th-may-2009#comments Fri, 29 May 2009 08:46:50 +0000 admin http://www.thetowerbridge.info/?p=461 Envirowraps being heat boded to form a seamless enclosure around the scaffolding of the North East Suspension Chain of Tower Bridge

Envirowraps being heat boded to form a seamless enclosure around the scaffolding of the North East Suspension Chain of Tower Bridge

Polythene wraps being applied to the scaffolding, which surrounds the North East Suspension Chain of Tower Bridge. ]]> http://www.thetowerbridge.info/diary/28th-may-2009/feed 0 Fitting the Envirowraps http://www.thetowerbridge.info/videos/fitting-the-envirowraps http://www.thetowerbridge.info/videos/fitting-the-envirowraps#comments Thu, 28 May 2009 18:39:11 +0000 admin http://www.thetowerbridge.info/?p=873

This video clip from the 28th May 2009 shows the Envirowraps being fitted on the scaffolding surrounding the North East Suspension Chain. ]]> http://www.thetowerbridge.info/videos/fitting-the-envirowraps/feed 0 Envirowraps http://www.thetowerbridge.info/envirowraps http://www.thetowerbridge.info/envirowraps#comments Thu, 28 May 2009 06:01:39 +0000 admin http://www.thetowerbridge.info/?page_id=433

A video showing the Envirowraps being fixed to the scaffolding on the 30th January 2009 – Learn more about the Envirowraps being used on Tower Bridge ]]> http://www.thetowerbridge.info/envirowraps/feed 0 Envirowraps http://www.thetowerbridge.info/learning/envirowraps-2 http://www.thetowerbridge.info/learning/envirowraps-2#comments Sat, 16 May 2009 19:45:26 +0000 admin http://www.thetowerbridge.info/?p=911 The shrink-fitting of ENVIROWRAP over scaffold projections creates a continuous bonded skin

The shrink-fitting of ENVIROWRAP over scaffold projections creates a continuous bonded skin

ENVIROWRAP is a polyethylene shrinkwrap material. It is heat-applied to the scaffold structure and forms a taut bonded cladding façade. It looks smarter than conventional cladding because it is moulded more closely to the structure it contains. This will include any projections or extensions, and even circular or trapezoidal shapes. Containment and environmental protection The shrink-fitting of [...]]]> http://www.thetowerbridge.info/learning/envirowraps-2/feed 0 Videos http://www.thetowerbridge.info/videos http://www.thetowerbridge.info/videos#comments Sat, 16 May 2009 14:32:39 +0000 admin http://www.thetowerbridge.info/?page_id=18 tower-bridge-painting-the-bridge-parapet

tower-bridge-painting-the-bridge-parapet

The Video section is where you can watch video clips of project. Latest Videos Blue paint being applied to the North West Suspension Chain – 10th December 2009 A view of the City from the top of Tower Bridge – 10th December 2009 Applying the white to the North East Bridge Parapet of Tower Bridge on the 5th August [...]]]> http://www.thetowerbridge.info/videos/feed 0 Video – Grit Blasting and Blast Primer http://www.thetowerbridge.info/video-grit-blasting-and-blast-primer http://www.thetowerbridge.info/video-grit-blasting-and-blast-primer#comments Sat, 16 May 2009 14:18:49 +0000 admin http://www.thetowerbridge.info/?page_id=129

This video clip shows the scaffolding and Envirowraps on the east side of the South Suspension Chain. Within the Envirowraps, one section of the South East Bridge Parapet is being Grit Blasted, whilst the other is receiving a coat of Blast Primer. ]]> http://www.thetowerbridge.info/video-grit-blasting-and-blast-primer/feed 0 Learning http://www.thetowerbridge.info/learning http://www.thetowerbridge.info/learning#comments Sat, 16 May 2009 13:47:46 +0000 admin http://www.thetowerbridge.info/?page_id=39

The learning section explains in more detail, some of the techniques and building terms used in the restoration of Tower Bridge. ENVIROWRAP is a polyethylene shrinkwrap material. It is heat-applied to the scaffold structure and forms a taut bonded cladding façade. Learn more… ]]> http://www.thetowerbridge.info/learning/feed 0