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Painting A Brighter Future


GORI Professional Brings New Life to NHS Facility Supporting Youth Mental Health


Set on a sloping, wooded parkland site with views over the River Tay, the Dudhope Young People’s Inpatient Unit is a facility supporting young people with complex mental health conditions.


Part of the North of Scotland Regional Inpatient CAMHS Unit, under NHS Tayside, the 12-bed purpose-built facility was constructed in 2015 to provide care to young people aged 12 to 18.


Battling The Elements


In the years since construction, the larch timber cladding on the building’s façade had tarnished and started to look worn. The woodwork had been initially treated with a coloured preserver but, due to a lack of regular maintenance, most of the coating had faded over time. Along with regular exposure to wet weather conditions, the building had discoloured, and mould and fungal decay began turning the wood black.


To address the issue, I&K Decorators Ltd was brought in to restore the building’s appearance and protect it from further decay by renovating the wooden cladding.


Scandinavian Treatment


The I&K Decorators team, led by Ian Lawson and Kevin Mason, started work on the project in May 2023 and opted to use GORI Professional 88 Compact Opaque Wood Finish for its superior coverage and protection.


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