McDonald's East London
Fleet St, East London Cbd East London 5200 South Africa
The McDonald's renovation project in East London aimed to enhance the durability and longevity of the restaurant's interior by replacing outdated materials. The key change involved transitioning from cement fibre and OSB boards, which had a limited lifespan and required frequent maintenance, to Glasroc® X. This new material was chosen for its superior durability, moisture resistance, and fire protection properties. The benefits included increased longevity, reducing the need for frequent replacements, enhanced safety through improved fire resistance, and better protection against moisture related damage. As a result, the renovation successfully improved the structural integrity and safety of the McDonald's restaurant, providing a more sustainable and cost-effective solution for the long term.
Project Challenges
Challenge 1 – This new material required different installation techniques, which
caused some initial delays as the team adapted to the new processes.
Challenge 2 – Had to ensure the existing structure was ready for the new Glasroc® X
material required thorough inspections and adjustments.
Challenge 3 – Making sure the project is environmentally friendly involves careful
planning and using sustainable materials.
Gyproc Main Project Solutions
- Acoustic comfort: Drywall system used to limit noise interruption.
- Thermal comfort: Drywall system for energy efficient indoor temperature comfort control.
- Lightweight solutions: to comply with tight time schedule and dry build to minimize water use.
- Fire safety: to ensure safety of staff and customers provide secure environment in our premises.
Gyproc Solutions
- Gyproc Glasroc® X for Cladding
- Habito® for Drywall
- Weber.therm B C X-treme® for Mortars
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Benefits
- Increased longevity.
- Reducing the need for frequent replacements.
- Enhanced safety through improved fire resistance.
- Better protection against moisture related damage.
Client Testimonials
“The boards are easy to work with, they are very strong and don’t chip easily, the screws fasten tight and don’t easily damage the boards. We’ve noticed that indeed their waterproofing element works, at some point when we were still installing them a very heavy rain poured but they were not damaged, nor the rain went through/saturated the boards except seeping through the joints because we had not sealed the joints yet. It’s been over 5 months since we have installed them and we haven’t noticed any defects because we frequently visit the site to finish up a few things. Indeed, it’s a product we can recommend other clients when the need arises.” - Contracts Manager at Skothahla Construction: Vusi Nonkonyana