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News Release from: SFS intec | Subject: Stainless steel and carbon steel fasteners
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 01 June 2006
New bus station transformed with SFS
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SFS intec austenitic stainless steel and carbon steel fasteners for the roof sections and lightwell cladding at City of Norwich stunning new bus station.
The City of Norwich has a stunning new bus station, thanks to an inspired design and a project partnership that made the most of roofing contractor WWR (UK) 's expertise in realising the possibilities of the original concept The Kalzip standing seam aluminium profile for the complex tapered sections and curves was complemented by the specification of SFS intec austenitic stainless steel and carbon steel fasteners for the roof sections and lightwell cladding
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 11 Mar 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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WWR (UK) was invited to join the partnership of main contractor Bluestone plc and the Urban Design Team of NPS Property Consultants at an early stage of the project for Norfolk County Council, when the sweeping lines of the bus station were only at the design concept stage.
Managing Director Gary Creaser of WWR (UK) comments: "Because of our experience in complex roof shapes and design, we were able to determine the products and systems to be used, and how this affected the final shape of the roof canopy".
"SFS intec fasteners were an integral part of the installation; attention to quality detail like this is essential to success." The Norwich Bus Station is set amongst office developments at the southern edge of the City Centre, with its historic cathedral, castle and other monuments.
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"Kalzip stucco-embossed aluminium standing seam sheeting provided the flexibility and robustness to accommodate the unusual shape with a stunningly attractive effect," continues Gary Creaser.
"The coated bullnose feature around the perimeter of the roof canopy contrasted with the white profiled metal soffit, adding the finishing touches to an impressive building".
"From a functional viewpoint, WWR (UK) also devised and introduced welded hip and ridge features, the bespoke rainwater drainage system and a louvre system at the junction between the main building and the roof canopy".
The SFS intec austenitic stainless steel fasteners include irius self-coloured and self drilling fasteners and SDK3 fasteners designed to eliminate over tightening of profiled aluminium sheeting, with SD3 fasteners for internal liner sheet fastening.
The building's roof comprises two profiled aluminium canopy sections forming a pointed ellipsoid shape along the site, with translucent PVC roofing over the gap between the two sections and over the central lightwell.
As well as providing protection for passengers waiting, alighting and descending from the buses, the building also houses the Norfolk County Council Travel Centre with ticketing, information, refreshment and other public facilities.
Plans have also been announced for further development of the immediate area for commercial and residential use.
Client: Norfolk County Council Architects and engineers: NPS Property Consultants.
Main contractor: Bluestone plc.
Roofing and cladding contractor: WWR (UK).
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