The building has now been fully restored and transformed, both in terms of appearance and weather protection, thanks to Corus R32 and C32 profiles in Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra®.

Situated near the mouth of the celebrated and evocative River Mersey, Liverpool's historic Huskisson Dock dates back to 1852. Originally dealing with timber, it gradually developed as a grain trading centre and also provided berthing facilities for passenger ships on North American routes.

Over the years, the building had fallen into a state of disrepair. Owners Peel Ports decided to give it a new lease of life with complete refurbishment of the external building envelope.

Refurbishment specialists Lester Fabrication and Cladding were appointed to carry out the work. Steve Lester commented: “One of the main concerns in planning the project was to ensure that the external envelope was clad in a material that would be able to provide an effective long-term solution in a very exposed location and aggressive marine environment. We therefore recommended roof and wall cladding profiles by Panels and Profiles, in Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra®.”

Backed by a 30 year coastal Confidex® guarantee and available in 40 standard colours, Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® pre finished steel combines outstanding performance with unrivalled reliability and impressive sustainability credentials. It is the ideal option for a building exposed to high winds and surrounded by salt water.