Luxalon flying high with Guernsey Airport

Luxalon's unique facade system has taken centre stage in a new development of Guernsey Airport.

Luxalon's unique facade system has taken centre stage in a new GBP19m development of Guernsey Airport.

Offering one of the most powerful ways of combating noise pollution, the aluminium panels have been developed to help protect passengers and workers from the sound generated by planes landing and taking off at the airport.

The innovative solution was developed by Hunter Douglas Construction Elements and tailored to meet the unique needs of the aviation industry.

Luxalon has proved to be a popular choice across the UK, and Guernsey joins one of many airports - including Heathrow, Stanstead, Gatwick and Birmingham - to benefit from the tailored facade systems.

The special panels incorporate a dense type of mineral wool throughout their core, helping to meet stringent fire safety standards for airports, as well as protecting the terminal from noise on the runway.

Guernsey Airport's new terminal was designed by Exeter-based architects Kensington Taylor, who chose Luxalon because of its unique properties and its ability to provide a flexible system that can be shaped and moulded to the unusual contours of the building.

Andrew Lee, General Manager, Hunter Douglas Construction Elements said: "For many people visiting or living in Guernsey, the new airport provides a vital link with both Europe and the United Kingdom.

Its unusual design has already proved to be a winner with people using the airport and I am pleased that our Luxalon range of panels has helped to contribute to the stunning visual effect of the building.

The airport is situated close to the sea meaning that the architects were looking for a tough, durable product that was resistant to the marine environment.

"The Luxalon system installed at Guernsey offers all the benefits of our diverse product range and demonstrates the effectiveness of our product in solving an age-old problem of reducing the impact of noise from airliners upon people using the facility." The aluminium panels were finished with patented Luxacote paint, a specially created product that is specifically designed to protect metals within the marine environment.

The system also offers important benefits in the construction schedule, with easy installation from the top down using patented clamps, a secret fixing method that contributes further to the facade's smooth finish.

Achieving the low U-values required, the modular design of Luxalon is designed in such a way that allows it to resemble traditional curtain walling, but crucially it offers assurances on thermal efficiency, fire and against bad weather.

The Luxalon systems have also gained industry recognition and have been approved for use by both the LPC (Loss Prevention Council) and the CWCT (Centre for Window and Cladding Technology).

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