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FIXINGS OFFER MAXIMUM TRANSPARENCY IN INTERIOR AND RETAIL DESIGN
A comprehensive fixing system for glass is presenting shop fitters and interior designers with a structurally reliable and aesthetically pleasing method of meeting their customer’s increasing demands for maximum transparency in interior and retail design.
One of the most significant trends in contemporary interior design continues to be maximum transparency using the bare minimum of metalwork. The fixings are ideal for ground floor treatments including facades, signage, entrance vestibules, glass partitions, stairways and balustrades and other interior features.
The fixing system produced by SFS intec, one of the leading European door and window hardware manufacturers, offers the freedom to use frameless glass in mainstream projects to achieve the highest level of quality in the finished installation.
Whilst frameless glass has been used to excellent aesthetic effect in some of the world’s most prestigious buildings, the specialist nature and complexity of traditional glass fixing systems has been one of the barriers to its widespread use. The SFS intec glass fixing system, enables designers to unlock glass’s potential and make full use of the material in a diverse range of exterior and interior features without putting a strain on project budgets.
Available in stainless steel, the European engineered SFS intec system delivers a secure, durable and attractive method for attaching glass to a steel, timber or aluminium framework. The system encompasses single point, bevel point and flush point fixings which are capable of attaching glass of thicknesses between 4mm and 20mm and withstanding a load of up to 1500N per fixing point.
For the installer, the SFS intec system provides multiple benefits. Special installation tooling is available to ensure easy, rapid installation and each fixing point is supplied in a complete pack comprising a stainless steel head, EPDM washer and tube section, special steel spacer and screw to the appropriate specification
CUSTARD TART LEADER EXPANDS PRODUCTION WITH SFS intec
Kensey Foods of Launceston, Cornwall, part of the Samworth Brothers Group, is a leading regional manufacturer of fine bakery, with custard tarts as their flagship product. Its growing success in the chilled dessert market has encouraged the company to build a £550,000 state-of-the-art new production facility, with an envelope comprising Kingspan KS1000 RW composite panel roofing, fastened with SFS intec STXP austenitic stainless steel fasteners
Tony Marsh MD of roofing contractors Bowline Roofing and Netting Ltd, commented: “SFS intec fasteners are recommended by Kingspan for the KS1000 RW, and we would not use any other manufacturer because of the high quality and long life of the austenitic stainless steel fastener which ensures the system meets warranty requirements. Although a small component, it helps the building to meet Part L2 standards, and ensures integrity of the building over its lifetime.”
The roof of the new building comprises 4,000 sq.m. of the KS1000 composite panel in silver grey, with an 80mm core of PIR foam to ensure that the building remains well insulated to preserve its refrigerated interior, as well as maintaining high thermal efficiency. SFS intec STXP austenitic stainless steel self drilling fasteners were used to attach the panels to purlins, and the combination of composite panel and ‘one-shot’ fastener delivered a very rapid build with minimum on-roof time. A Sarnafil G410 membrane was used to cover the hexagonal roof of the reception area, with decorative lead effect additions.
Other features of the building included an aluminium bullnose in blue encapsulating ‘secret’ guttering to complement the Kensey Foods corporate colours, curved glazed facades to help break up the building mass and Kingspan composite panels for wall cladding, also fixed with SFS intec fasteners. The fasteners and ancillary products were specified under the Security package, significantly reducing hidden costs and ensuring good supply chain management as all the small products, which can go missing once on site, are delivered and ordered from one supplier.
- Main management contractor: Mowlem plc
- Roofing and Cladding Contractor: Bowline Roofing and Netting Ltd
CORUS GIANT STEEL STORE FASTENED BY SFS intec
The MSM Automated Distribution Centre (ADC) site outside Scunthorpe is Corus Construction and Industry’s (CC&I) latest storage and handling facility, and is designed to take large quantities of bundled steel sections hot from the rolling mill. To withstand the unusual stresses on the building throughout its projected life, Corus Panels and Profiles (CPP) specified SFS intec’s irius austenitic stainless steel fasteners, and its unique ‘pink strip’ A+ butyl strip sealant, all fixed by Platinum Approved Contractor Broadley Roofing of Scunthorpe.
The performance of the critical weather envelope for the giant steel storage facility, under difficult weather and thermal stresses, depends on the critical integrity provided by the SFS intec irius SX3 and SLXL2 self-drilling fasteners with neoprene sealing washers, despite the small size of these components.
The new building is 31 metres high, by 25 metres wide and 160 metres long and the building end elevations are clad in Corus Colorcoat HPS200 poppy red. The product was also used to clad the sides and roof in Merlin Grey and Goosewing Grey. Some 17,000 sq.m. of cladding – nearly 125 tonnes – were used in total, all fixed to a specific sequence and starting while the main structure was still under construction.
The profiled sheeting was manufactured by Corus Panels and Profiles to Broadley Roofing’s exact cutting specifications, to maximise coverage while retaining ease of transport and site handling. Typical sheet lengths were around 8 metres long weighing nearly 60kg.
The shape of the building is dictated by the racks erected inside, each fitted with projecting supports – 10,000 in all – which are used to support the steel billets. In the narrow aisles between the racks, giant aisle cranes designed and built by CTI Systems of Luxemburg operate automatically, loading billets direct from the adjacent rolling mill, and selecting and unloading them on to flat wagons for shipping out. The automated handling encompasses permutations of 10,000 different section size bundles in 130,000 locations.
Derek Eades, Corus Panels and Profiles UK Specification Manager comments: “The building weather layer specification is unusual these days, because of its function. Steel section is coming in from the mill at a very high temperature and being left to cool on the racks. That means that it is a single skin building – we do not need insulation and want to lose the heat. At the same time, we must minimise any condensation, so excellent ventilation is essential.
“The shape of the building facilitates a stack or chimney effect, with air coming in from ground level and finding a swift route up to the major vents in the shallow roof ridge. As the building is fully automatic in operation, with personnel supervision only occasionally present, Part L Building Regulations for energy efficiency do not apply.”
“However,” continued Derek, “the stresses and strains imposed on the building are high, both from thermal movement and wind loading. That is why we specified SFS intec’s irius self-coloured stainless steel fasteners and SFS intec’s A+ pink butyl sealant as they are essential to the Platinum Partnership System Warranty we offer for 12 years workmanship and 25 years on the components. The Colorcoat HPS200 is covered by the Corus Confidex Guarantee for up to 30 years”.
- Client: Corus Construction and Industry
- Roofing and cladding contractor: Broadley Roofing Ltd.
- System Supplier: Corus Panels & Profiles
NEW DIDCOT SHOPPING CENTRE ROOF FASTENED WITH SFS intec
The Orchard Centre is a new town centre shopping facility accessible by foot, bus or car, and has been built by Norwest Holst on previously developed land to revitalise the centre of Didcot, Oxfordshire. The high standards of construction, backed by a 10 year warranty, were essential to ensure that the investment by LXB Properties maintains its value, so for all the fastenings and ancillary details, contractors Advanced Roofing and Flooring turned to SFS intec.
“For the complete fastening and sealing package I turned to SFS intec,” commented Mark Dodd, Project Leader at Advanced Roofing and Flooring. “They were able to supply over half a million items including deck fixings, telescopic fastenings for insulation and weather membrane, lap tapes and mastics. Having this level of essential detail taken care of means I can concentrate on larger problems.”
The 16,500 sq.m. roof at The Orchard Centre comprised Corus D35 Deck, overlaid with a vapour barrier, 150mm of Duorock mineral wool insulation and Alkorplan single ply waterproof membrane. SFS intec self-drilling SD3 fasteners were used to fix the decking to beams. SFS TK fasteners with nylon telescopic tubes were specified to fix the insulation and the waterproof membrane to the steel deck, while providing a thermal break to assist meeting Part L standards for energy efficiency.
“My SFS intec contact was able to support all my requirements and was available day and night when I needed help; this is why I use SFS intec” commented Mark Dodd.
- Developer: LXB Properties (Didcot) Ltd with South Oxfordshire District Council
- Managed by: Edgerley Simpson Howe
- Main management contractor: Norwest Holst
- Roofing contractor: Advanced Roofing and Flooring Ltd.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT TEAM STRENGTHENED BY SFS intec
SFS intec have appointed Deborah McIntosh as Customer Service Representative, based at its Leeds Head Office, with responsibility for managing communications, lead times, availability, transport and accounts.
Deborah comments: “The customer service ethic at SFS intec is very strong, and I am proud to be able to contribute to a team that not only has high quality products to offer but believes in high quality support to back this up.”
Living locally, Deborah has always worked in customer service and the construction distribution chain, and enjoys the challenge of matching customer needs to ensure satisfaction.
NEW MIDLANDS SHOPPING COMPLEX ROOF FASTENED WITH SFS intec
The Ropewalk, a £50 million Midlands self-contained shopping complex has been completed by Norwest Holst on previous brownfield industrial land in Nuneaton, with excellent access to prospective shoppers via motorways and main roads. High standards of construction backed by a 10 year warranty were essential to ensure that the retail centre maintains the quality image, so for all the fastenings and ancillary details, contractors Advanced Roofing and Flooring turned to SFS intec.
“SFS intec were able to supply the complete package I needed, comprising over half a million items,” commented Mark Dodd, Project Leader at Advanced Roofing and Flooring. “This included deck fixings, telescopic fastenings for insulation and weather membrane, lap tapes and mastics. Having this level of essential detail taken care of means I can concentrate on larger problems.”
The 14,500 sq.m. roof at The Ropewalk comprised profiled metal decking, overlaid with a vapour barrier, 100mm of TR26 urethane foam insulation and Alkorplan single ply waterproof membrane. SFS intec self-drilling SD3 fasteners were used to fix the decking to beams. SFS TK fasteners with nylon telescopic tubes were specified to fix the insulation and the waterproof membrane to the decking, while providing a thermal break to assist meeting Part L standards for energy efficiency.
“My SFS intec contact was able to support all my requirements and was available day and night when I needed help; this is why I use SFS intec, “commented Mark Dodd.
- Developer: Richardson Cordwell
- Main management contractor: Norwest Holst
- Roofing contractor: Advanced Roofing and Flooring Ltd.
SFS intec FASTENS FLAG ROOF ON HOUSEHOLD TISSUE
In the UK’s biggest roofing project of 2005/2006, over 82,000 sq.m. of flat roofing is being installed at the new Intertissue plant at the Baglan Energy Park, outside Swansea. A true pan-European construction project with Flag Membranes and contractors and suppliers from across the UK and the Continent, SFS intec was able to guarantee the same high standards of austenitic stainless steel fasteners whether sourced from SFS intec in the UK or Poland.
The £70 million plus Intertissue factory is Europe’s most modern integrated paper mill, for Italian paper manufacturer Sofidel, with an output capable of 600 million rolls of household tissue in a year. The main contractor is Polimex-Mostostal from Poland and other suppliers and subcontractors come from France as well as the UK.
Marek Wereda, Site Manager for Polimex, explains: “SFS intec manufacture fasteners in Poland as well as the UK, and it was useful to be able to have the fasteners supplied from both countries. Details like this are important in a large complex project, especially when we are trying to finish a very large area of roof on a tight daily schedule.”
Tony Mellon, Managing Director of Flag Membranes, continues: “Ensuring that the integrity of the weather membrane is essential for a big project like this. We have worked closely with SFS intec for several years and know we can rely on both their products and service to deliver the performance we need.”
The roof construction on the 10 buildings comprises profiled steel decking with vapour control overlay, then a 70 - 130mm layer of Duoroc insulation, with Flagon SR from Flag Membranes UK Ltd, a PVC single ply membrane reinforced with polyester, as the weather layer. The roof has to provide high insulation for both energy efficiency and sound insulation purposes.
SFS intec’s telescopic and austenitic stainless steel fasteners are used to fasten the insulation to the decking, and provide high performance mechanical fixing for the membrane weather layer through to the decking. The performance and long life of the SFS fasteners is critical to the project as the roofs are 12 and 24 metres high on a site exposed to Southwesterly gales from the Atlantic Ocean, combining high wind lift with a marine environment. In addition, by specifying low thermal conductivity austenitic stainless steel fasteners, the energy efficiency specifications of the roof design are easily met.
The roof completion is scheduled to be complete in August 2006, with factory production starting by 2007.
QUICK AND EASY FASTENER REFERENCE FROM SFS intec
At-a-glance guidelines to roofing and cladding stainless steel fastener selection for architects, and roofing and cladding contractors are provided by SFS intec’s new Security? Supply Chain Wall Chart. The B1 size chart is designed to illustrate the most common applications of fasteners in roofing and cladding and the most appropriate SFS intec austenitic stainless steel fasteners to be used, accompanied by detail drawings.
Additionally, the wide range of Security⊕ approved and guaranteed ancillaries are listed including the unique new SFS intec Type A+ air sealing sealant, the first in the UK offering a 25 year warranty when used with SFS intec fasteners. This demonstrates that the SFS intec package takes care of the smaller components that can make a big difference on your project.
The principle roofing and cladding applications which are covered by the poster include: single skin, internal twin skin, composite panels, high clamp fasteners, flat roof telescopic fasteners and standing seam fasteners. Fastener specification details are indicated in simple tables and the drawings demonstrate the use of the fasteners, to ensure the user is selecting the optimum fastener and air sealing butyl required for the task.
NEW BUS STATION DESIGN TRANSFORMS NORWICH CITY TRANSPORT WITH
SFS intec
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) Ltd’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.
WWR (UK) Ltd was invited to join the partnership of main contractor Bluestone plc and the Urban Design Team of NPS Property Consultants Ltd 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) Ltd 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. It is a £5 million investment as part of an initiative to improve the public transport network, and opened in mid-2005.
"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) Ltd 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 Ltd
- Main contractor: Bluestone plc
- Roofing and cladding contractor: WWR (UK) Ltd
PITCH IT RIGHT WITH SFS intec
Exact identification and specification of the correct fastening systems are essential for the performance, integrity and cost-effectiveness of roofing and cladding construction contracts. By publishing its completely revised and updated Pitched roofing and cladding fastening systems for the construction industry, with many new features, SFS intec has set the standards for clear and informative application detail.
SFS intec’s new 180 page catalogue includes both the widest range of fastening systems on the market, and a comprehensive selection of tools, accessories and ancillaries - the smaller elements that can make a big difference to the job - at the same guaranteed high standards. It contains an at-a-glance rapid guide to fasteners and other products available, an illustrated guide to common applications and comprehensive information detail for single, twin skin, standing seam, secret fix and composite panel systems.
Other features include a selection of fasteners for rainscreen cladding applications, specialist fasteners and the Security? range of ancillary components comprising butyls, fillers, tapes, silicone and grid systems. In addition, there is an overview of the selection of ergonomically designed tools manufactured specifically for cost-effective, rapid fastening and fixing contracts.
SFS intec BOOSTS NORTH WEST CUSTOMER SUPPORT
SFS intec have appointed Mark Simpson as Technical Adviser for the company in the North West of England, also covering South Yorkshire, Humberside and North Wales.
Mark comments: "My role is all about enhanced customer support, looking after all the details for both established and new customers. Our Security? supply chain package is the best of its kind and has transformed service levels and lowered costs for large and small projects."
Based in Bolton, Mark has been in the construction industry for 17 years and has extensive recent experience in roofing accessories specification and supply.
QUICKER AND EASIER STRUCTURAL STEEL FASTENING WITH THE NEW
SFS intec TDBL PURLIN FASTENERS
By applying their expertise in fastener design, SFS intec have revolutionised the tedious job of bolting together structural steel, such as profiled steel purlins, with the new SFS intec TDBL self tapping and centring screw fastener. Suitable for steel sections up to 10mm thick in total, the TDBL allows bolting together in one operation from one side using one hand, without loss of strength or risk of coming loose.
The tapered shape of the SFS intec TDBL means that it automatically centres off-line pre-punched holes in purlins when inserted, saving time in aligning steel sections. The TDBL forms thread in all thicknesses of steel up to 10mm, and only one diameter is required, saving on stockholding and inventory.
The TDBL is a single piece screw with an integral washer, so there are no components to mislay or drop – important when on-site assembly is required. It is easy to insert with standard electric or pneumatic tools, using a proprietary hex head, and will tighten on thin steel without over-torqueing and compromising its strength.
The TDBL is designed with a special thread configuration which prevents it loosening accidentally. No nut is needed or a second hand to hold a spanner, which greatly speeds and simplifies work on-site, or where access is awkward.
SFS intec FASTENS CATTERICK SLAM ROOF IN A HURRY
Part of the Ministry of Defence’s £1 billion Single Living Accommodation Modernisation (SLAM) project, Marne Barracks will provide on site living quarters for over 500 personnel at the Catterick Base, North Yorkshire. The whole project utilises off-site construction techniques for speed of construction, with the permanent weather layer assembled nearby by Corus Building Services using SFS intec’s SDK austenitic stainless steel fasteners. This has enabled the units to be roofed in a day instead of weeks.
Corus Site Manager, Nick Clarke, explains: "The SDK self-drilling fastener installs the halter clips in one operation. The unique square driving peg snaps off once the fastener has reached a predetermined torque, therefore eliminating any chance of the fastener being overdriven. As well as competitive prices and a firm specification supply chain, SFS intec delivers excellent service and technical back up on our projects with detailed development and testing work to make sure that the process was viable.”
“The roof is assembled on the near-by runway at Catterick from 0.9mm Kalzip aluminium profile in single skin 100 sq.m. framed modules fastened with SFS intec fasteners. The living units, also manufactured off-site, are installed to a three-storey height and incorporate all insulation and vapour control layers under temporary weather protection.”
“We then crane the roof modules on to the units and fasten them with SFS fasteners to structural metalwork, creating a permanent weatherproof layer in a day rather than the 13 weeks required conventionally. The roof modules could equally well be constructed off-site, but the runway on site is very convenient.”
A total of 10 blocks, each comprising 54 single living units, are being constructed for the Marne Barracks, with eight 100 sq.m. roof modules per block. The high level walls are built from an insulated flat panel system, also fastened with SFS intec austenitic stainless steel fasteners, ensuring low thermal conductivity to comply with the latest Part L Building regulations, as well as providing high fastening and corrosion resistance performance.
The MoD’s Single Living Accommodation Modernisation (SLAM) project covers bases across England and Wales and will improve the quality of life for personnel in Britain’s armed services, with parallel projects under construction in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Germany, Gibraltar and the Falklands. .The Prime Contractor for the Marne Barracks, completed at the end of October 2005, was Debut Services, a joint venture between Bovis Lend Lease and Babcock Support Services Limited, which is managing the first five-year phase involving some 16,000 bed-spaces at over 50 bases.
IKEA DISTRIBUTION CENTRE SECURES ROOF WITH SFS intec
A major new distribution centre for IKEA stores in the North and East of England has been built outside Doncaster using innovative membrane roofing systems. By using the SFT (Sarnafast Tube) system from SFS intec to fasten the heavily insulated roof, installers Roofdec Ltd achieved improved windlift resistance and better thermal efficiency to meet the latest Part L requirements, while making significant installation cost savings.
At IKEA in Doncaster, 70,000 sq. metres of Sarnafil T membrane was fastened over 140mm of Rockwool Duoroc mineral insulation, to steel decking over purlins. Also included were 150 roof lights and numerous smoke vent penetrations.
The new SFT system developed by SFS intec exclusively for Sarnafil Ltd. ensures a completely effective thermal break for insulated membrane roofs while also delivering 30% greater resistance to wind uplift than the current system. This enables the construction to meet the enhanced Part L requirements with fewer fasteners, and despite the number of roof penetrations.
The SFT comprises the SBF-SQ3 Sarna screw preassembled to a nylon telescope tube either in 50mm barbed head form for inseam fastening, or 20mm head form for Sarnabar or insulation attachment. The new system can currently accommodate build ups of up to 450mm, and with the special TI-Z10 screw can be used into concrete decks as well as steel and timber.
The low thermal conductivity of the nylon tube of the SFT ensures the compliance of the system within the current Part L and will ensure that future revisions can be accommodated.
Installation of the SFT system requires dedicated tools, the TP10,19 and 30, purpose designed by SFS intec in collaboration with Sarnafil Ltd. to prevent overdriving and possible heat damage to the telescope caused by standard telescope tooling.
The SFT fasteners are typical of the systems developed by SFS in collaboration with roofing system manufacturers and contractors to ensure the best possible performance of their products.
HOW TO BEAT FASTENER CORROSION WITH SFS intec
Avoiding performance loss in roofing and cladding is essential to maintain a building’s integrity over its lifetime, yet many specifiers, contractors and purchasers do not have the knowledge to specify the most appropriate grade of fastener material to achieve this. SFS intec’s new six page brochure entitled “Non-Austenitic Stainless Steel Fasteners: Why you can’t afford to gamble” guides the reader quickly and clearly through the problems and questions raised by materials and corrosion, and demonstrates why the specification of the correct grade of fastener material is so important to maintain the integrity of the building’s life.
In addition, the new SFS intec brochure gives a quick guide to the thirteen most common fastener applications in twin skin, aluminium raised seam, composite panel and membrane roofs, as well as an overview of SFS intec’s innovative OEM approved supply chain warranty package, Security.
For your copy of the SFS intec’s brochure “Non-Austenitic Stainless Steel Fasteners: Why you can’t afford to gamble” please call 0800 269371.
SFS intec HELPS CONVERT RED AND BLACK TO SILVER!
In the continued re-development of Ely’s Lancaster Way Business Park by Grovemere Properties, M.A.R.S. Construction has started the conversion of a former grain store known locally as the ‘red and black building’ (once black with red trim) into offices. Now in more discreet silver grey Euroclad profiles, the twin skin construction uses filler and sealant ancillaries from SFS intec as an integral part of its Euroclad Elite 25 Year Warranty.
200mm of mineral wool insulation were used in the roofing and 140mm in the cladding to meet energy efficiency requirements under L2 of the Building Regulations. "To achieve the U-values, it is essential that all components of the building envelope perform to the same high standards,” commented Robin Harris of M.A.R.S. Construction. “That’s why SFS intec ancillaries were selected under Euroclad’s Elite 25 Year Warranty Scheme.”
Euroclad’s Elite Warranty Scheme ensures 25 year integrity of roofing and cladding and ancillary products as part of the total package for metal building envelopes.
- Client: Grovemere Properties
- Managing, building and roofing contractor: M.A.R.S. Construction
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