South Cliff Tower, Eastbourne

An external refurbishment on the tallest tower block on the Eastbourne coast. South Cliff Tower offers enviable views of the treasures along Britain’s south coast, such as the likes of Beachy Head. Over the years, water ingress has proved to be a predominant issue in specific areas of the tower, particularly as a result of the building’s exposed position on Eastbourne’s promenade. To remedy this issue, rain-screen cladding was installed on the west façade 15 years ago. Although this proved successful for a time, damp patches emerged on the other elevations compromising the overall comfort and warmth of the apartments. For this reason, the board of residents which represent the tower, decided to take a different course, selecting a system which would excel in terms of energy efficiency, aesthetic and insulation. The versatile StarSystem Mineral thermal insulation system was used, a classical thermal insulation system which is suitable for all types of new and existing buildings, StarSystem Mineral comprises highly-permeable, non-flammable mineral wool boards to bring warmth to any premises and lower energy bills. The boards are topped with a mineral basecoat consisting of a levelling layer, basecoat and fibreglass mesh, followed by a final weather-resistant topcoat to further maximise the building’s internal comfort and quality. As one of Eastbourne’s most sought-after addresses the upgrade South Cliff Tower will ensure the supreme comfort and wellbeing of its longstanding occupants for years to come.