PROJECT REPORT: MODULAR HOUSING 21
Three is the magic number for new modular housing scheme
Membranes has been used to deliver the magic formula for a flagship affordable housing scheme in Swansea on behalf of Gwalia Housing /Pobl Group, delivering thermal efficiency benefits and reduced heat loss. Based on the former Four Seasons Social Club site, the development is made up of 41 timber frame properties, offering a mix of one, two and three bedroom homes that provide a modern living space in keeping with local architecture. Appointed by main contractor Morganstone,
A
n innovative combination of three reflective, low emissivity wall construction membranes from Protect
timber frame specialist Seven Oaks Modular Ltd constructed the wall panels offsite in their factory, followed by delivery and installation on-site. Installing Protect’s reflective membrane solution helped Seven Oaks Modular to reduce material waste during manufacture and value engineer without severely impacting labour cost. The timber frame panels incorporated Protect TF InterFoil, a vapour permeable, reflective membrane installed on the cold side of the insulation, with the foil facing into an airspace to deliver low emissivity performance. This was combined with Protect TF200 Thermo, a reflective, external breather membrane and
Protect VC Foil Ultra, an internal vapour control layer on the warm side of the insulation to help create a radiant barrier. This system achieved the client’s target U-value of 0.19W/m2
K and achieved important insulation
savings, with a reduced thickness of PIR needed for the 140mm stud without increasing the overall wall footprint. Warren Rowlands, Senior Designer at Seven
Oaks Modular commented, “The use of Protect’s full reflective membrane system enabled us to not only value engineer this project but ensure a robust solution that provided affordability to the client. The innovative application of membranes offering low emissivity within unventilated cavities was easy to incorporate into our timber frame panels at the factory, ensuring the structure retained thermal efficiency and met our target U-value.” For details of how Protect products can be
incorporated into both modular or traditional build, whether residential or commercial, email
info@protectmembranes.com.
0161 905 5700
www.protectmembranes.com
On The Level modular wet rooms address ageing population needs
2066 there will be an additional population, roughly the size of London, who are aged 65 years and over. With increased pressure to respond to the
T
national housing crisis, the construction industry will have to think outside the box if it is to provide bespoke living spaces for our ageing population. There will be over 350,000 additional older people with complex needs by the year 2025, requiring more than 71,000 extra care home beds, and developers will need to embrace modular off-site construction to meet demand. For nearly 20 years, On The Level have
offered home owners and developers expert advice on accessible showers to meet the needs of the UK’s ageing demographic. We have worked to very specific requirements for users and have a wealth of experience solving real-life problems; from managing a step upon entering the shower to struggling with a slippery floor, navigating living environments can be treacherous and stressful for the elderly. Our modular wet rooms provide high quality,
easy-access, user-friendly spaces, accessible to all.
Living requirements change as people get older and as mobility becomes more challenging traditional bathroom layouts aren’t always safe. Our step-free, level access wet rooms provide practical, functional spaces, accessible to wheelchairs, mobility beds, and those with carers.
Modular bathrooms can be fitted into
existing care homes, integrated into specialist projects, or even be added on to someone’s home in the form of an annexe. Our level access floors provide users with
safe, reliable, made-to-measure environments in which to relax and unwind.
Info@OnTheLevel.co.uk 0843 7830 034
WWW.HBDONLINE.CO.UK
here’s no denying that the population in the UK is ageing. The Office for National Statistics estimates that by the year
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52
