Whitechapel Phase 2

The project was part of a major regeneration plan to deliver around 650 flats, commercial floorspace, off-street parking, communal courtyards, landscaped and rooftop gardens, and a range of other facilities and amenities for residents to experience and enjoy.

As the project involved high rise buildings, the first thing was to conduct a wind uplift assessment to determine the risk of strong winds and recommend the right solution to guarantee the safety of all occupants and residents. The survey revealed that there was a 2.16k N/m2 uplift force on the horizontal surfaces of the project so to guarantee a safe and secure installation we delivered our TerraSmart Rail Paving System with the Visual Wind Uplift Fixing option.

TerraSmart Rail features super-strong aluminium joists, which overlap to create a lattice framework that offers the maximum level of support for pavers, in any application, especially high trafficked communal areas. The Visual Wind Uplift Fixing option, which has been successfully tested to withstand uplift equivalent to gusts more than 200 mph, is supplied with discreet flange headed screws and washers to secure the paving to the rail system via bespoke tapped holes. On application, these clamp the paving to the rails and provide a successful countermeasure against the effects of wind uplift during adverse weather conditions.

The high-quality accommodation that is characteristic of this regeneration project, offers residents roof terraces, segmented into individual private gardens, with fantastic views of the city for a safe and truly unforgettable experience.