Case Study: NHS Salford Royal Hospital, Greater Manchester - Façade Restoration Using BROMOCO EVB-23309E Permanent Coating System

NHS Salford Royal Hospital - Before Repair

Salford Royal Hospital, a flagship healthcare facility in Greater Manchester, faced the challenge of an ageing external façade. The modern building envelope, featuring striking vertical panels in shades of blue and grey, had begun to show signs of wear despite its relatively recent construction. As a high-traffic, 24/7 critical care environment, any solution needed to prioritize patient safety, operational continuity, and compliance with rigorous healthcare standards.

BROMOCO was selected as the specialist contractor to deliver a non-invasive, high-performance restoration using its proprietary EVB-23309E permanent coating system. This approach restored the façade to like-new condition while delivering superior long-term protection—avoiding the expense, disruption, and environmental impact of full panel replacement.

The Challenge

Over time, the hospital's external cladding exhibited typical age-related issues common to exposed metal and composite surfaces in the UK's variable climate:

• Loss of colour uniformity and vibrancy, leading to a patchy, faded appearance

• Surface weathering from prolonged UV exposure, acid rain, airborne pollutants, and general environmental degradation

• Heightened scrutiny on fire safety performance, particularly following post-Grenfell regulatory updates for healthcare buildings

Replacing the cladding entirely would have involved major scaffolding, extended site works, significant costs, and unacceptable disruption to hospital services—including potential impacts on patient care, staff access, and emergency operations. The project required a solution that could reinstate aesthetic excellence, enhance durability, and exceed modern fire safety expectations without structural intervention.

The Solution: EVB-23309E

BROMOCO deployed its proven EVB-23309E permanent restoration coating—a crystal-clear, high-build system specifically formulated for powder-coated aluminium, painted metals, and similar substrates. The works followed a meticulous, multi-stage process:

• Specialist Surface Preparation — Thorough cleaning and treatment to eliminate oxidation, contaminants, chalking, and degraded original finishes, ensuring optimal adhesion.

• Application of EVB-23309E — Expert, uniform application of the coating using professional techniques to achieve even coverage and depth.

• Precise Colour and Finish Matching — Restoration of the original architectural palette (distinctive blue and grey vertical banding) to maintain the building's modern, dynamic aesthetic.

• Rigorous Quality Assurance — Multi-point inspections and testing throughout to guarantee compliance and performance.

The result: a fully revitalised façade that replicates the appearance of brand-new cladding while preserving the existing substrate and structure.

Fire Performance & Safety Credentials

Safety is non-negotiable in healthcare settings. The BROMOCO EVB-23309E system stands out for its exceptional fire performance, independently tested and certified to BS EN 13501-1 Class A1—the highest reaction-to-fire rating under European standards.

This classification confirms the coating is:

• Completely non-combustible

• Does not contribute to fire spread or flame propagation

• Fully suitable for use on high-risk, safety-critical buildings such as hospitals

Few façade restoration products achieve A1 certification, making EVB-23309E a leader in compliant, future-proof solutions for the healthcare sector.

NHS Salford Royal Building Restoration Case Study - After Restoration 4 years

Results (4 Years Post-Completion)

A comprehensive inspection and photographic survey conducted four years after project completion (as shown in the accompanying on-site images) confirmed outstanding long-term performance:

• The façade remains in pristine condition, visually indistinguishable from completion day

• No signs of coating failure, including peeling, cracking, blistering, chalking, or delamination

• Exceptional colour stability—the bold blue and contrasting grey panels show no fading, patchiness, or UV degradation

• Continued effective protection of the substrate against weathering, pollutants, and environmental stresses

These real-world results highlight the coating's durability, even under constant exposure to Manchester's weather patterns.

NHS Salford Royal Building Restoration Case Study - After Restoration 4 years

The Salford Royal Hospital project demonstrates the transformative potential of BROMOCO's EVB-23309E permanent coating system. By choosing restoration over replacement, the Trust achieved:

• Substantial cost savings and reduced environmental impact

• Zero operational disruption to a live hospital environment

• A refreshed, modern appearance that supports the facility's role as a leading healthcare provider

• Unmatched fire safety credentials for peace of mind

Four years on, the façade continues to perform flawlessly—proving that high-performance, permanent restoration coatings can deliver lasting value in demanding, safety-critical applications.

For more information on EVB-23309E or to discuss similar façade restoration projects, contact BROMOCO International.