Revolutionising window replacement at height with Stronghold® Anchor
Local authorities and housing associations across the UK face mounting pressure to deliver safe, compliant refurbishment and new build programmes, often within severely constrained budgets and challenging timescales.
Nowhere is this more evident than in high-rise projects, where replacing windows at height has traditionally meant extensive scaffolding, increased risk and significant disruption to residents.
The Stronghold® Anchor is changing that model.
Developed specifically for the fenestration and glazing sector, Stronghold is a revolutionary, self-contained internal safety system that allows trained operatives to carry out window repairs and installations entirely from inside the building.
By removing the need for external scaffolding, it offers local authorities and registered housing providers a faster, safer and cheaper solution.
“With budgets under intense pressure, we designed Stronghold to help councils and housing associations work smarter,” explains Daniel Cheddie, founder and owner of Stronghold. “Scaffolding on high-rise buildings can run into hundreds of thousands of pounds and adds time, complexity and risk.
“For local authorities dealing with tight budgets, short timelines and difficult access conditions, Stronghold is a perfect fit,”
Fully tool-free and requiring no drilling or fixings to the walls and floor, Stronghold causes zero damage to existing structures, a critical consideration in occupied social housing.
The system can be assembled in under 10 minutes by two operatives and safely spans openings of up to five metres, supporting up to three engineers simultaneously. Secure anchor points allow unrestricted movement while maintaining full harness protection.
The benefits go beyond savings. Stronghold also removes the need for access permits, scaffolding contractors and additional insurance, enabling teams to start work immediately. Importantly, it allows contractors to target only the windows that need attention, rather than committing to scaffolding the full face of the building or an entire floor.
“This approach transforms high-rise refurbishment and new build projects,” added Daniel. “Working from the inside creates a new tier of service for social landlords – one that’s safer, more flexible and far more economical.”
As local authorities continue to balance compliance, safety and value for money, Stronghold offers a solution for window replacement at height.