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BES 6001 was developed by the BRE to enable construction product manufacturers to demonstrate a commitment to sustainability, and specifically the responsible sourcing of constituent materials and their manufacture into construction products. The standard describes a framework for the organisational governance, supply chain management and environmental and social aspects that must be addressed in order […]
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We have seen a noticeable increase in the pattern of snow falling across the UK during the last two winters with snowfalls typical of those across northern Europe being experienced in the UK. Deep snow, accumulating on the roofs of buildings during these periods, caused many buildings to collapse because the resulting imposed load on […]
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There are many different pre-finished steel products available for the manufacture of roof cladding and wall cladding systems and all with what appear to be similar guarantees. Distinguishing which are genuine guarantees based on technical fact and which are being given because of commercial necessity can often be difficult. How are guarantee periods determined for […]
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Architects Thorpe Wheatley have specified CA Group’s built-up roof and wall cladding systems; River-Therm® for the roof using Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® in Goosewing Grey and Twin-Therm® using Colorcoat Prisma® in Pegasus for the wall. In this case rather than a traditional liner sheet for the roof and wall the architect has specified…
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Easy to construct, strong, low cost and low maintenance, pre-finished steel is an ideal material for agricultural building envelopes. Manufactured off-site, into long length cladding systems that can span from ridge to eaves in one sheet, it is quick and easy to install, and is flexible in design to allow for extensions…
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What impact does the ordered gauge have on the structural performance of profiled pre-finished steel cladding? The structural performance of a pre-finished steel profiled sheet is dependant upon 3 factors: 1.shape/geometry of the profile 2.gauge of the steel substrate 3.mechanical properties of the steel grade used. Gauges and tolerances EN10143:2006 specifies the maximum and minimum […]