Steel Canopy And Deck Building – Expanding The Outdoor Area
This project aimed to improve an outdoor-indoor flow in one of the St Mary's Catholic School's buildings. The existing deck wasn't meeting the requirements for size and safety; it also lacked any permanent cover. The decision was made to build a larger deck with an expansive canopy. Apart from deck building, we were also entrusted with constructing a new school entrance gate.
The first on the agenda was removing the existing structure and concrete and building a durable frame for the deck canopy. Designed by engineers, the frame was made of heavy, quality beams requiring careful handling by specialised cranes.
The next step was deck building and installing new stacker and hinged doors to the school’s building to enhance the outdoor-indoor flow. The design of the large new deck incorporated multiple wide steps children can sit on during school breaks while sheltered from the elements by the large canopy. To ensure the durability we used Vitex – a quality, hard-wearing wood.
A decent-sized shelter was also incorporated into the design of the new entrance gate. The end result is a welcoming gateway, enhancing the educational environment of the school.
Canopy and deck building of this magnitude extends well beyond the limited timeframe of school holidays, requiring extensive work during term time. Despite this scheduling challenge, we have comprehensive H&S systems in place to ensure we create a safe environment for our construction team, students, and teachers throughout the extended project duration. Our safety strategies are certified by Site Wise; we are proud to have received their prestigious green grading, validating our ability to operate safely even while school is in session.
Meeting Tight Deadlines:
Despite a demanding timeline, Max Style Ltd is proud to have completed the entire project on schedule. This ensured the school’s new and improved facilities were ready for their Centenary celebrations.
References available upon request from the Principal of Holy Cross Catholic School in Papatoetoe: Kathryn Hira 09 828 5599