CCL Facades

Lovell House

Leeds
Location
Leeds
Year
2025
Client
Waingap
Architect
Bowman Riley

Lovell House is a residential building in Leeds that required the rectification and replacement of a non-compliant façade system.

The project involved the careful removal of combustible façade materials and the installation of a new compliant through-wall façade solution designed to improve safety, performance and long-term durability.

Planned remediation

The main contractor, Waingap, was responsible for managing multiple subcontract packages as part of the wider programme to rectify the building’s non-compliant façade. CCL Facades’ scope included the removal of the existing combustible façade and the design, supply and installation of a new compliant through-wall façade system.

Designing for safety

The works involved the removal of existing timber cladding and its replacement with Valcan Vitridual pre-coated aluminium plank cladding. This system included new insulation and secondary framing systems and covered approximately 488 square metres of the façade.

In addition, combustible ACM cladding was removed and replaced with Valcan Vitridual pre-coated aluminium systems, again including new insulation and secondary framing, covering a further 400 square metres.

As part of the upgrade works, new cavity barriers were installed throughout the façade to enhance fire safety and ensure compliance with current regulatory requirements.

Occupied live environment

One of the key challenges of the project was that the building remained a live residential environment during the works. The building is U-shaped and is closely surrounded by neighbouring buildings on two sides, with the courtyard only accessible via a narrow passageway. This created logistical constraints for material deliveries and installation works.

Further challenges were presented during the replacement of the undercroft soffit cladding, which required access via active residential walkways. Specialist scaffolding solutions were designed and installed to ensure the works could be carried out safely while maintaining safe access for residents.

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