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A roofing solution aimed at rail stations and depots is helping create a more natural environment for train passengers at platforms
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eplacing the old canopy glazing used at rail stations with products from Twinfix’s ever-growing range of polycarbonate glazing options floods the area with daylight while eliminating leaks. Polycarbonate is the ideal material for station canopy glazing because it is lightweight and absorbs the vibrations caused by train movements without cracking, crazing or breaking. It also provides a low-maintenance, long-lasting rail roof solution. From its multi-wall varieties through to solid, glass-like grades, which are tough and resistant to breakage, Twinfix’s solutions create a welcoming atmosphere for station users.
NEW – GW polycarbonate glazing One of Twinfix’s latest variants is a 6mm solid sheet that combines the appearance of Georgian wired glass with all the material benefits of polycarbonate. Installed at traditional 600mm centres it helps satisfy the Heritage requirements at many older stations. The use of solid polycarbonate glazing also fits in well with today’s need for future proofing as this product is virtually unbreakable, requires little maintenance, and has a long life span. Pre-glazed into a factory- assembled rooflight, the Twinfix Multi- Link-Panel NF also meets the HSE’s
recommendation for non-fragile roofing assemblies. With safety very much in mind, another recent innovation is the manually removable Twinfix in-line access hatch. Fitted at the base of a panel it enables valley gutters to be cleaned from a scaffolding tower, eliminating the requirement of access above the roofline.
Quick to fit Multi-Link-Panels With its innovative ‘fix and link’ design,
Twinfix’s Multi-Link-Panels are quick to install and allow the developer to make the most of limited possession times. They are factory manufactured to size for each individual project, which eliminates the risk of mistakes onsite. The Multi- Link-Panels consist of low maintenance durable glazing, and non-rusting aluminium frames add to their longevity. Twinfix sales director Vicky Evans said: ‘The aluminium used in the Multi-Link- Panels can be powder-coated to virtually any colour and will not rust or require repainting, which helps cut down on future maintenance costs. Add to this the light weight of the polycarbonate glazing and you have rooflights that can help extend the life of any existing canopy structure.’ Twinfix offers a range of different glazing and non-glazing options for these non-fragile rooflight panels: • multiwall polycarbonate: incredibly light in weight (16 & 25mm weigh 2.8 & 3.5 Kg/m²)
• solid polycarbonate: the clear product looks like laminated glass but is virtually unbreakable
• GW Solid: both 6mm thick obscure and clear grades are available
• aluminium sandwich panels: an alternative option where natural daylight is not required.
NEW In-Line Access Hatch In response to a request from Network Rail, Twinfix developed an in-line access hatch that fits discreetly into the Multi- Link-Panel for Network Rail.
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