Context

Contour was appointed by HPI Stoke for Walton Hall Academy, a special educational needs school, to supply 19 DeepClean low surface temperature (LST) radiator covers to protect its cast iron radiators and ensure safety. 

Walton Hall Academy is a high-achieving SEN school in Eccleshall, Staffordshire. Students of Walton Hall benefit from extensive specialist facilities and residential care during short-term boarding.

Project detail

The school's pre-existing cast iron radiators are a non-traditional design that ready-manufactured casings do not fit. After a site visit, Contour worked to create bespoke radiator guards that would completely protect the radiators and ensure safety.

Contour prioritise manufacturing specialist LST radiator covers that are tailored to each individual setting. The DeepClean covers for this project were designed to fit into classroom alcoves to save space for learning activities and overcome issues noted during surveying.

DeepClean radiator covers are designed with radius edges and bullnose corners to be robust and offer maximum protection for children who struggle with disabilities.

The radiator covers are reinforced with strengthening struts to add strength to the top of the casings and improve overall durability. This will be particularly beneficial should children attempt to sit on the radiators.

This bespoke project is the first radiator cover manufacture in which Contour has integrated strengthening struts in the top of the casings.

Outcome

On behalf of Walton Hall, HPI is delighted with Contour’s radiator guards – both the products and the service. The covers are strong and allow caretakers full access to the inside of the casings for routine maintenance. The casings provide safe heating for the children without any sharp edges that could cause injury.

Testimonial

"We can’t rate Contour highly enough and would recommend their bespoke radiator covers to all SEN schools."
– Steve Kirbyshire, Director of Small Works and Refurbishment, HPI