Secure your school’s future with Hoardfast: Keeping students safe amidst RAAC risks
In recent news, the safety of our children in schools has taken centre stage as crumbling RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) structures pose a serious threat.
“RAAC is essentially a lighter-weight form of concrete, used to build roofs, schools, colleges and other buildings from the 1950s until the mid-1990s. But experts fear that the material has now reached the end of its shelf life and is liable to collapse.” – Sky News
As 156 schools have already been found to contain RAAC, many are closing, leaving students’ education hanging in the balance.
At Westgate Global, we understand the urgency of the situation and have a solution to help schools overcome these challenges while ensuring the safety and continuity of education. In times of crisis, it’s essential to have a reliable partner like Westgate Global with a trusted solution and experience in the education sector, historically having supported schools with partitioning through the coronavirus pandemic.
The structural integrity of school buildings is a paramount concern for the safety of students and staff. Crumbling RAAC structures have forced many educational institutions to close their doors temporarily, disrupting the learning process and causing uncertainty for parents, teachers, and students alike. The need for a quick, safe, and effective solution to these problems is more pressing than ever.
Introducing Hoardfast: Your temporary solution for classroom creation
Westgate Global’s Hoardfast is the innovative answer to the urgent problem of school closures due to RAAC risks. Our partitioning solution is designed to transform underutilised spaces, such as halls and gymnasiums, into functional and safe classrooms, allowing schools to continue operating during necessary renovations or repairs.
Key features of Hoardfast:
Next day delivery: Hoardfast can be delivered next day to mainland UK when orders are received before 12 noon.
Rapid installation: Hoardfast is engineered for speed. Hoardfast can be installed quickly and cleanly (by our expert teams or your contractors), minimising disruption to daily operations and ensuring the safety of all occupants.
Safety: Hoardfast can provide a safe and secure learning environment for students and peace of mind for educators and parents. Various support and stability options are available, and our panels are also hygienic and wipeable, suitable to withstand even the most creative or energetic classrooms!
Customisation: We understand that every school is unique. Hoardfast is a modular partition and comes in a variety of panel and support types, so can be tailored to fit your specific space requirements, ensuring an optimal learning environment for your students.
Sound reduction and thermal insulation: Our Hoardfast solutions not only provide physical separation but can also offer sound reduction and thermal insulation properties, creating a comfortable and distraction-free atmosphere for learning.
Durable and reusable: Our partitioning solution is built to last and can be reused in various locations within your school as needed. Hire options are available for our Standard uPVC panels for temporary requirements.
Don’t let school closures disrupt the future of your students. Contact Westgate Global today to learn more about Hoardfast and how it can help your school weather the storm of RAAC risks while keeping your children safe and in school.
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