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News Release from: Euroclad | Subject: Building envelope for Knorr-Bremse Rail
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 November 2005
Rail systems building enveloped by
Euroclad
Euroclad , has supplied products for an entire building envelope for Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems' new building based in Melksham, Wiltshire.
One of the UK's largest metal cladding and roofing manufacturers, Euroclad , has supplied products for an entire building envelope for Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems' new building based in Melksham, Wiltshire Keith Lodge Industrial Roofing installed Euroclad products, including the roof, flashings, panels and special bullnose pieces: The result is an effective and aesthetically pleasing appearance for a simple design and build project
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 20 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Around 7000m2 of Euroclad's Euroseam Stucco embossed self-curve aluminium standing seam roof, constructed to comply with Building Regulations and Standards parts L2 was specified for the project.
The natural aluminium finish forms its own self-repairing protective oxide layer, which provides natural protection to the roof and a long service life.
Euroclad control the complete manufacturing process of the roofing and cladding, which includes rolling forming the roof sheet on site.
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This is achieved through the use of a mobile roll former, which is self-contained and drives on and off site.
Employing the Euroclad mobile roll former overcomes problems such as limited access and storage space, high transport costs and potential damage to products during transit and allows for a more efficient process of installing roofs.
A telescopic ramp was used to roll the Euroseam sheets directly onto the roof, eliminating the need for a crane.
The telescopic ramp and entire rollforming production unit could easily be moved to different locations around the site allowing great flexibility for production of different roof areas.
Euroclad fabricated special large section bullnose eaves, in 0.7mm steel combined with flashings and a range of visually pleasing details on the facades.
Flat Europanel HPS 200 has been installed on the front elevation and a Euroclad32/100 HPS 200 profile was installed to the sides and rear of the building.
David Hodgson of TKL Architects, who was involved in the project, said: "Euroclad was specified because it provides quality that also beat competitors on price.
They can supply cladding and roofing products for a full building envelope, both in terms of technical elements and aesthetic aspects of the project".
He added, "I would certainly not hesitate in specifying Euroclad products in future projects because they have everything in place to provide a quality product and an effective service".
Euroclad also provided full thermal calculations for the building, which conforms to BS 10211 parts 1 and 2.
The new Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems building is a good demonstration of Euroclad's ability to provide products and services for a full range of cladding and roofing purposes that add an aesthetically pleasing dynamic to a standard design and build project. Request a free brochure from Euroclad ...
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