Warren Towers Renovation Scaffold Wrap Installation
As part of the Warren Towers Renovation Project, all sides of A Tower scaffolding will receive a Monarflex® building wrap immediately after each respective building is fully scaffolded. This covering will be securely fastened to the outer part of the staging approximately 6’ from building creating a ‘tent’ around the tower. This enclosure is a required and critical part of the renovation, allowing the work to continue in a safe and a climate controlled manner while isolating the surrounding areas from dust and debris.
Monarflex® Installation Timeline
(top-down sequence)
- A Tower Floors 18-14: 4/25/25 – 5/2/2025
- A Tower Floors 13-9: 5/2/2025 – 5/9/2025
- A tower Floors 9-5: 5/9/2025 – 5/16/2025
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Will I be able to open my windows?
Yes, the Monarflex and scaffolding will not limit windows from opening. - Will sunlight be able to get through to my room?
Not direct, but diffused sunlight will get through. The Monarflex allows 70% of light transmission through it. - How far from my window will the Monarflex be located?
It’s securely fastened to the outermost part of the scaffold frame which is 6’ away from the windows. - Will I be able to touch the Monarflex?
Not from inside of the student rooms, but there is a mockup and a sample of the material on display outside of the Warren Towers Dining Hall if you wish to touch and feel the product. - Will I be able to see outside my window through the Monarflex?
The wrap is white in color and will limit the views, but it allows light to transmit through. - Can I get fresh air into my room?
Windows can be opened and there will be openings between the building façade and the Monarflex to allow for air to circulate. - After the Monarflex is installed, will there be noise generated from the wind?
We do not expect any additional noise generated after the Monarflex is installed. - Will this make my room darker?
During the day the Monarflex will allow 70% transmission of light through. - Will installation be noisy?
The installation should not be noisy. They cut the material with scissors/utility knife and fasten it with bungee-like cord connectors. - Will BU offer a discount to Warren Towers residents during the renovation?
We understand that renovations can be an inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience as we work to improve Warren Towers! BU only provides discounted rental rates when renovations are occurring in an occupied space. Since Tower A will be unoccupied during this phase of the renovation, there won’t be a discount. However, we’re committed to making the experience as smooth as possible for all residents. - Will work take place on the weekends?
For the remainder of the Spring 2025 semester, work will take place on Saturdays. There is currently no work planned on Sundays. - What time will work begin?
Any work taking place on the scaffolding or roofs will not start until 9am on any given day. - This schedule for work goes through study period and final exams. What should I expect?
We expect that the installation of the Monarflex on the exterior of Tower A, to be installed from April 25 through the end of exams on May 9, will have minimal impact on the students inside. - Will the dining hall be open?
The dining hall will remain open this semester and next academic year. It will be closed in May 2026 and renovated by September 2026. - What renovations will happen on the 4th floor?
The project team is looking at renovating the 4th floor in total, including student spaces, offices, and the dining hall. - Will students be notified about floor plans?
On the project website via this link, Warren Towers Renovation | Campus Planning & Operations, there are floor plans of what the building looks like before and after construction. Students can view this and get a sense of the changes being implemented. - What are some key things I should know about the process?
Anytime change is introduced, it can be unnerving. Be prepared to listen. The construction team is trying to minimize the impact/distraction as much as possible, so many measures are designed with this in mind.