Eir, Athlone

Eir, Athlone

Westmeath Ireland Telecommunications Network provider Betofix RM

Previously known as Eircom, Eir is one of Ireland's biggest and best network providers. Eir operates a wholesale fixed-line network through its Open Eir unit, providing copper and fibre based access products to a wide range of Irish telecommunications companies. Constructed in the 1970’s, the building consists of a rendered exterior of architectural interest and features curves and round “porthole” style windows.

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Construction project:
Concrete restoration
Building type:
Industrial buildings / halls
Office and administration buildings
Short description
The exterior render of the former exchange was suffering with a high degree cracking. Remmers Elastoflex system was chosen to accommodate movement and give a high degree of finish to the exterior. The elastoflex system incorporates mesh reinforcement within a highly elastic coating compliant with EN1504 – surface protection coatings. The coating has good water vapour diffusion capacity is highly water repelling and C02 impermeable. Repairs to the render where carried out using Betofix RM a fast cure feather edge repair mortar prior to application of the coating system.
Contractor:
Eir, Athlone
Site address:
Westmeath
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No

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