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News Release from: Eurobond Laminates | Subject: Europanel Case Study
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 22 March 2006
Europanel Case Study
Eurobond and Euroclad's involvement in the cladding and roofing of Celtic Springs Business Park development in Newport went far beyond simple product supply.
Celtic Springs Business Park in Newport is a £10 million flagship development built as a three storey complex to provide 5500sqm of offices It comprises a central glazed rotunda, which houses the impressive entrance and long wing extensions
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 22 Mar 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The choice of Eurobond cladding was determined by a desire for high performance non-combustibility coupled with aesthetically pleasing but cost effective panels.
This development is a good example of how the cladding was selected both for its aesthetic qualities and its fire-resistant performance.
Eurobond and Euroclad's involvement in the cladding and roofing of this large office development in Newport went far beyond simple product supply.
Working closely with the Contractor, the company advised on the design of the cladding support structures for the complex curved elevations and well as on bespoke fabrications and flashings.
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This development is a good example of how the cladding was selected both for its appearance and its fire-resistant performance.
This specification ensured that stringent insurance requirements regarding the cladding's fire resistance were fully satisfied.
Unlike external cladding constructed with blown foam cores (such as PIR, PUR and EPS) which are inherently combustible, Europanels have a Rockwool mineral fibre core which is non-combustible and provides up to 2 hours passive fire protection.
This means that the cladding also offers effective protection against arson and uses a core which is environmentally sustainable.
For the main block, 1500 m2 of panels were specified in modular form to complement the glazing and define the floor levels, thereby achieving an attractive and symmetrical appearance.
These range in size from 900 to 1100mm high, and up to 7m long.
The Corus steel-faced panels were manufactured in PVDF silver with 86mm Rockwool mineral fibre insulating cores.
For the rotunda, Euroclad assisted with substructure design to complement the correct panel curvature.
The company also manufactured a range of 2-3mm thick fabrications and flashings.
Its 2000sqm roof was finished with Euroclad 32.1000 roofing profiles installed as a double skin structure.
Paul Tedstone, managing director of DWT Services in Crumlin, Wales was delighted with the final result.
He comments, 'We are very familiar with installing Eurobond products and are very confident in their technical ability to see the 'bigger picture' when solving complex cladding and roofing installation challenges'.
The sandwich panel manufacturing process, one of the most sophisticated in Europe, produces panels to an exceptional level of flatness giving slim-line modules and architectural freedom.
The recently improved Europanel range comprises a choice of steel or aluminium-faces, including Corus Colorcoat Prisma and HPS 200 finishes.
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