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Where The Project Started
Step 01 | Existing Condition
The ageing building sat beside heavy traffic, with soot and road deposits building up across the exterior.
Challenge: Restore a tired commercial facade while improving protection across the walls and roof.
- Traffic-related soot affected the presentation.
- Walls and roof required separate coating systems.
- Preparation needed to address the real condition first.
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Cracks And Build-Up
Step 02 | Condition Survey
Cracks, staining and surface build-up showed where the exterior needed repair and cleaning before coating.
Purpose: The condition survey separated repair work from routine surface preparation.
- Cracks were identified before application.
- Staining and deposits were mapped.
- Unsound areas were not simply coated over.
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Tired Areas Assessed
Step 03 | Wider Inspection
Less obvious wall areas were included in the inspection because they affected the consistency of the final result.
Finding: The project needed one coherent finish rather than isolated cosmetic touch-ups.
- Ageing surfaces were checked throughout.
- Preparation boundaries followed the building.
- The final coating scope remained consistent.
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Greys Tested On The Wall
Step 04 | Colour Selection
Several grey samples were applied to the wall and compared with the existing finish in the site light.
Brief: The owner wanted a fresh result that would not look too bright or harsh.
- Multiple greys were tested in place.
- Samples were read against the old finish.
- Daylight response informed the selection.
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Quarzit 9080 Selected
Step 05 | Final Colour
Quarzit 9080 was selected to deliver a light grey finish with a restrained, commercial character.
Outcome: The chosen colour refreshed the building without making the facade appear stark.
- Light grey balanced freshness and restraint.
- The choice responded to the existing architecture.
- On-wall testing reduced colour uncertainty.
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Roof Damage Repaired
Step 06 | Roof Preparation
Damaged roof areas were identified and repaired before any Rooflect coating was applied.
Purpose: Rooflect was applied to a repaired substrate, not used to conceal existing defects.
- Damaged sections were opened and assessed.
- Repairs preceded the coating work.
- The roof area was approximately 800 m2.
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Penetrations Addressed
Step 07 | Roof Detailing
Details around roof penetrations were repaired so vulnerable junctions were ready for the coating system.
Purpose: Careful detailing created a sound base across the full roof profile.
- Penetration edges were checked individually.
- Local repairs closed damaged areas.
- The roof was prepared before Rooflect application.
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Exterior Walls Cleaned
Step 08 | Deposit Removal
Deposits and grime were removed from the exterior walls before coating began.
Purpose: Cleaning returned the surface to a more reliable base for the mineral coating.
- Traffic grime was removed.
- Accumulated surface deposits were cleared.
- Dirty walls were not coated over.
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A Cleaner Base
Step 09 | Prepared Surface
After cleaning, the wall presented a more even and dependable surface for the exterior system.
Result: Preparation improved coating contact and helped the finish remain consistent.
- Surface contamination was visibly reduced.
- The wall texture remained clear.
- Application followed completed preparation.
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Service Areas Included
Step 10 | Whole-Building Scope
Side walls and service areas were checked because smaller spaces still influence the quality of the overall finish.
Purpose: The work extended beyond the public facade to create a complete result.
- Service walls were inspected.
- Marked surfaces were cleaned and prepared.
- Detail areas remained part of the coating scope.
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Side Walls Prepared
Step 11 | Consistent Finish
Large side-wall areas were prepared to carry the same clean finish across the complete building envelope.
Result: Secondary elevations supported the same visual standard as the main facade.
- Broad wall planes were checked for marks.
- Preparation remained consistent by elevation.
- The final appearance read as one building.
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Exterior Application
Step 12 | Coating Works
OmniGuard Exterior was applied to the prepared walls using access equipment suited to the building height.
System: The wall coating added a cleaner finish and durable mineral surface protection.
- Prepared surfaces received OmniGuard Exterior.
- Access equipment supported controlled application.
- The chosen grey unified the elevations.
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Two Systems, One Result
Step 13 | Exterior And Rooflect
OmniGuard Exterior protected the walls while Rooflect coated the repaired roof and helped reduce heat absorption.
Outcome: Surface protection and thermal roof performance were addressed together.
- Exterior was selected for the walls.
- Rooflect was selected for the roof.
- The building gained a cleaner, coordinated finish.
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1 Hoddle Street Complete
Step 14 | Final Outcome
The completed 1 Hoddle Street project presents a refreshed light-grey facade and a protected roof system in Melbourne, Victoria.
Final result: A cleaner commercial exterior with added wall protection and reduced roof heat absorption.
- Quarzit 9080 delivered the selected light grey.
- Walls and roof received surface-specific systems.
- The finished building reads cleanly from the street.