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By the time the leak was discovered, over 95% of the building had been affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a private club with deep roots in the local community \u2013 hosting daily activities, school visits, and summer camps \u2013 the need for a fast and comprehensive restoration was critical. BELFOR UK worked in close partnership with Zurich to restore the site and reinstate operations swiftly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The leak caused widespread water damage, compromising structural elements and interiors alike. The main function room ceiling had partially collapsed, and the kitchen area was significantly damaged. Because the building had no heating, moisture was unable to evaporate naturally, further complicating the drying process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of the physical damage, the club\u2019s upcoming schedule \u2013 which included school groups and camps \u2013 meant timelines were tight and disruption had to be kept to a minimum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Drying and moisture management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The BELFOR UK team used a combination of advanced techniques to tackle trapped moisture in the walls and structure. External walls had been painted with acrylic eggshell paint, which limited breathability. Using spike rollers, the team perforated the surfaces and drilled at multiple levels to allow the injection of dry air into the wall cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Negative pressure systems then drew out the moisture, directing it up into the loft space and out of a vented window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent heat loss and maximise drying efficiency, ceiling voids were carefully sealed off using staple sheeting. This ensured the drying machines could operate at full efficiency in the colder, unheated building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kitchen removal and reinstatement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We fully removed the kitchen and breakfast bar during the drying phase. 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