Holy Well Glass Ltd contacted Westgate Global about using their external hoarding to separate the public from ongoing glasswork conservation inside the historic Birmingham cathedral. The cathedral, known as St. Philips Cathedral, is a renowned architectural masterpiece with its original building dating back to the early 1700s which has been maintained ever since.

When their latest restoration project included glasswork, Holy Well Glass knew they wanted hoarding that was suitable for visuals to be added to, easy to relocate and would also segregate the space safely from the public – Westgate Global recommended Hoardfence. Their in-house structural engineer worked on the site specific conditions and loadings to ensure safety at all times. Given the central location of the cathedral with multiple passers-by on a daily basis, the smart appearance was required as well as being a safe solution.

The Hoardfence solution is a temporary barrier consisting of a unique uPVC panel with on-ground modular support framing and concrete ballast block weight. It is the ideal option to secure and define site boundaries to primarily ensure public safety but also to protect the building during the extensive glass restoration works. It creates a fully re-useable free-standing barrier which can accommodate uneven or sloping ground.

A total of 85 linear metres of 2.25m high Hoardfence was installed at both ends of the building, with 2 pedestrian doors and a vehicle gate. The system was hired for 32 weeks. Bright visual art was applied to the Hoardfence to help create an eye catching but in-keeping theme to the building whilst the restorative works were completed.