Rope access guides for strata and building managers
Plain-English guides to painting, repairs, anchors and safety at height, from our IRATA Level 3 team.
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Guides for strata managers, builders and owners
Answers to the questions we get asked most about Sydney buildings, written by the people who do the work.
Rope access vs scaffolding: which is right for your Sydney building?
How rope access and scaffold compare on cost, set-up time, disruption and safety, and when each one makes sense.
Complete guide to strata painting in Sydney
How to plan a strata repaint: the capital works plan, preparation, colours, choosing a painter, what affects price, and what to expect on site.
How to identify concrete cancer in high-rise buildings
The warning signs of concrete cancer, what causes it, why it matters for strata buildings, and what the repair involves.
IRATA certification explained: why it matters for your rope access project
What IRATA is, how the three levels work, and the questions to ask a rope access contractor before they work on your building.
Top 7 benefits of rope access painting for Sydney properties
Seven reasons property managers are choosing abseil painting instead of scaffold for repaints and touch-ups.
Sydney's coastal climate: how salt spray damages building façades
Why buildings near Sydney's beaches and harbour need more maintenance, and the coatings and habits that protect them.
Anchor point installation and certification: requirements for NSW buildings
What the standards say about roof anchors, who is responsible in a strata building, and what a proper inspection should include.
Rope access painting costs: what drives the price
The main things that make a rope access painting or repair quote higher or lower, and how to compare quotes properly.
Accredited painters: what manufacturer accreditation means for your high-rise project
Why the paint system, the specification and the applicator matter as much as the brand on the tin.
10 questions to ask before hiring a rope access company
A checklist for strata managers and building owners comparing rope access contractors.
A builder's guide to engaging a rope access subcontractor
What to check before you bring a rope access crew onto your site: prequalification, documents, licensing on regulated work, pricing and close-out.
A strata committee guide to approving rope access works
What to ask for, how to compare quotes like for like, and how to stage and document rope access works on a strata building.
Rope access vs EWP vs swing stage vs scaffold: choosing access for a repaint
The four ways to reach a façade for painting, what each one costs you in time and disruption, and when each makes sense.