4 reasons why you should use rope access for building maintenance

If you manage a high rise building, maintaining the facade can be a challenge. It’s hard to inspect the whole building and carrying out maintenance requires special qualifications and skills.

Over the years your building will need frequent cleaning, as well as repairs and maintenance. Depending on the location of your building, it may be hard to access all areas, making these tasks very difficult.

At Apex Facades we’re an Australian rope access and high rise glazing company. We are specialists when it comes to:

• facade maintenance and repairs
• high rise glazing and window replacement
• weatherproofing
• sign removal and installation

24/7 emergency building services.

Rope access systems have many benefits including:

Minimising disruption

Heavy, complex machinery is no longer your only option for building maintenance, rope systems offer a less obstructive and often cheaper alternative, due to reduced manpower and the time needed to carry out the job.

Rope access systems eliminate the need for heavy machinery and cause less disruption to the area around your building. They also pose less of a hazard than other heavier options such as scaffolding, often a primary factor in construction accidents.

Saving money and helping the environment

If you’re looking to lower overhead costs and reduce your environmental impact, rope access is the best option for high-rise building maintenance. No petrol, oil or electricity is required for rope access systems.

Rope access systems have fewer associated costs compared to other building facade maintenance options, making it the more economical choice.

Accessing awkward or tight spaces

Is it awkward to access the areas around your building’s facade that require maintenance?

Rope access systems allow riggers to glide around the building with ease, even in the tightest of spaces. You’ll be able to access areas that heavy machinery would never reach. Rope systems are lightweight and versatile, allowing you to successfully carry out any maintenance even when the area seems impossible to access.

It’s a safer option

When carrying out building maintenance safety is paramount, and it’s vital to maintain a safe environment to minimise accidents and liability.

Despite how scary it may look from the ground – rope access is safe, as long as you use a reputable company that uses quality ropes. To be used, quality rope systems have to undergo rigorous safety tests.

Ready to take advantage of all the benefits of rope access to carry out your building maintenance?

At Apex Facades we are the rope access and rigging specialists, Australian owned and operated and specialise in glazing, construction and maintenance for difficult to reach and access areas.

Why choose us?

• Expert, trade-qualified technicians
• Independently audited safety systems
• Specialist high-risk public liability and professional indemnity insurance
• Experience with high-risk, large commercial projects.

Take a look at some of our previous projects and contact us today for a quote!