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CORRIDORS REFRESHED WITH YEOMAN SHIELD WALL & DOOR PROTECTION
Following in the footsteps of a string of successful installations at the Northern General Hospital , Sheffield , Yeoman Shield products were again chosen as part of the refurbishment of the hospital ’ s Firth C & D floor corridors .
Beneath the handrail 2mm thick FalmouthEx Wall Protection Panels were fixed to offer low level protection . A cream colour was chosen for the panels accompanied by Mid Grey Corner Protection Angles to keep a light and airy feel to the scheme .
With the need to refresh the interior walls and doors , as well as future proof them from further damage and marking , a variety of products from Yeoman Shield ’ s range were employed .
Corridor doors , which are on the frontline when it comes to impact damage , were fitted out with Yeoman Shield Door Edge Protectors and PVCu clad glazing beads , both in a graphite colour . Contrasting Mid Grey Door Protection Panels were installed to both sides of the doors with vulnerable architrave and framework also protected by Yeoman Shield products .
This comprehensive , fire rated , door protection system will extend the life cycle of expensive fire doors helping to keep them in good working order .
Yeoman Shield Guardian Handrails in the same colour scheme were fitted along the hospital passageways . Bespoke metal brackets were manufactured by Yeoman Shield to implement the spanning of the rail over pillars through out a glazed corridor .
Pete Trenchard , who specified and project managed the scheme on behalf of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals added “ When carrying out improvements and refurbishment of the corridors , in line with the STH standard colour scheme and standard fit out , I was keen to incorporate the Yeoman Shield range of products to achieve a long-term solution .
“ The specification of Yeoman Shield products on corridor walls , vulnerable corners , doors , frames & architraves , protects the fabric of the corridors without detracting from the visible aesthetic appearance expected of a hospital environment .
“ I worked closely with the Yeoman Shield team through the design and specification phase , drawing on their expertise to find a costeffective fit for purpose solution . The site survey and installation offered a start to finish package which has been contributory to the successful and well received outcome of the project ”.
For information on Yeoman Shield wall & door protection products suitable for refurbishment projects go to www . yeomanshield . com or call 0113 279 5854 .
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