Preliminary Assessment of Defects for Proposed Rectification Works and Upgrading of Menara

Boustead, Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur for Boustead Realty Sdn. Bhd.

1. Replacement of Aluminium Cladding Panels

1. The aluminium cladding panels wrapping the entire façade of Menara
Boustead is found to be non compliance with the firefighting
standards of Malaysian Standards (MS2571:2017)

2. Chalking on the façade panels and Sealant discoloration fades on

panels due to long exposure

3. Undergauge skin, wavy effect and discoloration.

2. Entrance Canopy
1. Spider Webs are loose and detach.

2. Leaking from the gutter due to overflow

3. Rusting at the roof metal structure

4. Water ponding at the center on the canopy

5. Rainwater falloff to VIP parking spot below

3. Link Bridge
1. Maintenance access for cleaning not provided

2. Sunshading fins limit the area to clean.

3. Costly to maintain by hiring professional cleaner at RM8,000 for 3

times a year

4. Leaking inside the building

1. The toilets have some leaking due to external

2. Check external plastering or cracks if there are leaking

5. Water leaking at the windows

1. Window sill leaks when raining if any water discharge points are
blocked by leaves from the planter boxes next to balcony