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external envelope; insulation Flat roof manufacturer Bauder launches Solar PV Design Guide
Solar photovoltaic (PV) is currently the most popular renewable energy in the UK and its deployment is rising rapidly across the globe, particularly because climate change and resource scarcity are on the agenda of every government and major corpo- ration worldwide. Despite recent UK Government policy changes, the number of large, flat roof installations should still rise as local authorities and businesses look to reduce their carbon footprint and gain energy security for the future. All too often within the construction industry, photovoltaic specifications focus on energy efficiencies and outputs of the solar panels, omitting to give the same focus to ensuring the rooftop array is installed with methods that have as little impact on the building and its waterproofing as possible and that the array works to its maximum potential for its entire lifespan rather than just becoming a ‘tick box’ exercise to achieve sustainability credits. To help combat this issue flat roof manufacturer Bauder has launched a new design guide aimed at designers considering the inclusion of a PV array on new build flat roof construction projects, which outlines the key elements to be mindful of to ensure your design is sustainable, protects the building and meets lifespan expectations.
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Eagle Brae Log Cabins have NorDan windows
their life in use. The log cabins specified black handles, which were a special order for this project. “There was a desire to have the windows as traditional as possible, with no modern sliding hinge mechanisms visible. So we recommended our side swing window.” says Calum Sinclair from NorDan’s Aberdeen office.
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www.nordan.co.uk Bright space for bright sparks
UK glass manufacturer, GLASSOLUTIONS, has played a key role in creating an optimal learning environment for students at Alford Academy’s new Community Campus in Aberdeenshire. Main con- tractor Morrison Construction approached GLAS- SOLUTIONS to manufacture and install an attractive curtain walling system for the develop-
ment, choosing glazing products carefully to create a space with excellent tem- perature control, effective ventilation and plentiful natural light. The wide range of purposes that the new campus was intended to fulfil meant that versatility was a particularly important aspect of the glazing specification.
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NorDan windows were used to complete the building envelope of Eagle Brae, with their precision manufacture and flexibility of specification. Eagle Brae cabins have side swing timber windows and outward opening double doors, with some fixed lights, from NorDan all finished with an aluminium cladding to extend
Kingspan Koolduct streamlines space
A state-of-the-art manufacturing site near Belfast has been upgraded and expanded as part of a £35 million investment programme. The work on the facility included the installation of oval ductwork fabricated from Kingspan KoolDuct Panels which provided a lightweight, fast track HVAC solution for the project. The panels comprise a
non–fibrous rigid thermoset modified resin insulation core which are faced with silver aluminium foil on one side and either silver or black coated aluminium foil on the other. The panels can achieve thermal conductivities as low as 0.022 W/m.K, and have been assigned a BRE Green Guide Summary Rating of A.
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www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk ICYNENE THE EVOLUTION OF INSULATION
Icynene has been successfully tested and certified for applications directly to the underside of breathable and non breathable roof membranes and felts and recently received BBA certification for this application. Icynene absorbs the lowest amount of moisture and has the highest level of vapour resistivity of any soft foam on the market.
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