Thorntree & Fleet House, Middlesbrough

The high performance external wall insulation system weber.therm XM was specified for the two high-rise towers in conjunction with a weber.plast TF finish. weber.therm XM, a lightweight insulation system will provide efficient thermal insulation for the buildings and eliminate interstitial condensation by creating a 'warm wall' construction. The finish coat on the towers is weber.plast TF; an acrylic based, composite, decorative render which not only gives an attractive finish but also provides the building with durability and resilience against all harsh and exposed weather conditions. In this instance striking shades of pink and blue were specified to form a unique and aesthetically appealing finish.

The ground floor level of both buildings were refurbished using an additional insulation render system; weber.therm XB. This again is a high performance external wall insulation system with the same practical advantages as the weber.therm XM but it has an authentic brick slip finish (see photograph above).