Hospitals can never escape the inevitable; the constant maintenance to walls. In busy environments such as a hospital, wall damage is a continual issue. Doors and plaster board walls can easily be damaged, be it scrapes and knocks as people pass, or more serious dents and holes caused by wheeled traffic. Not only does this lead to ongoing maintenance costs but it can create a breeding ground for bacteria.
It is good for your business to invest in a long-term solution with low maintenance, less cleaning and fewer repairs. Below are 5 benefits of choosing Altro Whiterock wall protection:
Ensuring a hygienic environment
The American Institute of Architects recommends that wall finishes should be free of fissures, open joints or crevices that may retain or permit the passage of dirt and particles. These areas can retain moisture and provide a breeding ground for bacteria. Bacteria are roughly 80-90% water and require moisture to obtain nutrients and grow. Installing Altro Whiterock, an impervious, fully bonded wall sheet, ensures that minimal moisture is present.
Altro Whiterock’s internal and external angles are thermoformed on site, avoiding the need for unsightly corner trims which are potential dirt traps and difficult to clean. Thermoformed corners and angles provide a much more hygienic surface than the grouted joints associated with tiles, which require an aggressive cleaning regime. Thermoformed corners maintain the same level of impact resistance as the standard product, which is particularly important, as corners tend to receive most knocks.
We have designed a fully integrated system to make cleaning and maintenance easier for you. Altro Whiterock creates a fully integrated, watertight and fully sealed environment giving bacteria nowhere to hide. No gaps or rough edges, just a smooth, uninterrupted surface – even around electrical outlets, light switches and corners.
Don't let maintenance control your budget
Consider that a hospital has 90 patient rooms servicing 360 beds and the savings in time and cost add up significantly. This solution means the Hospital gets their long awaited refurbishment and minimize down time, lost revenue and of course disruption to their patients.
Minimize downtime and closure of wards
Wall protection systems are designed to minimize the risk of damage caused by bumps, scratches, marks and dings from wheelchairs, beds and carts. Puncture holes and deep gouges into the walls require regular filling, sanding and painting. The repair process can take 4 days or more, often requiring the whole wall to be re-painted, causing disruption to patient care.
The reason many hospitals put off refurbishments is they had not found any solution to avoid lengthy shut downs. An Altro wall solution has proven to be one to two days quicker than any other refurbishment process they have considered.
Keeping it clean
Our hygienic wall protection has impermeable surfaces which are easy to keep clean. With regular cleaning and maintenance using traditional solutions, Altro walls do not allow bacteria to hide and grow.
Close the gaps in quality
Irresponsible installation of walling solutions can cause serious problems. Tile manufacturers specify that both water resistant adhesives and epoxy grouts should be used. It’s not easy to ascertain whether they have been used until, of course, it’s too late. With the impervious surface of Altro Whiterock, what you see is what you get.
All of Altro's Whiterock wall sheet installers are trained to Altro’s high standards. So you can rest assured that you’re in expert hands from start to finish.
Unfortunately, it’s not something you can rely on when specifying ceramic tiles. Figures published by the Ceramic Tile Federation reveal that up to 65% of all tile installations are fixed incorrectly.
