Skyline Architectural Fabrications - Alumasc …

1 Uniclass L5294:P43. CI/SfB. (47) Xh4. April 2011. Skyline Architectural Fabrications Fascias, Soffits & Copings Maintaining a Flow of Information The Alumasc Rainwater website provides a wealth of information on all aspects of Aluminium Fascias, Soffits, Wall Copings and compatible rainwater systems. Also included are FAQs, file downloads for NBS specification clauses, installation information, a CAD library, stockist search and much more. Technical Support Alumasc Rainwater Systems are backed up by comprehensive technical literature and by hands on project support starting with technical and design advice, and extending through site installation to recommendation of appropriate maintenance regimes. Implementation is led by the Alumasc Rainwater Manager appointed to the project. 2 Contents Introduction n Alumasc 4. n Quality and Sustainability 5. n The Benefits of Aluminium 6. n Aluminium Fascias, Soffits and Copings 7. Architectural Fabrications n Alumasc Architectural Fabrications 8.

2 N Polyester Powder Coating 9. n Introduction to Skyline 10. n Skyline Fascia Soffit Systems 11. n Skyline Standard Profiles 12. n Skyline Soffit Plank 13. n Skyline Designer Fascia Soffit Systems 14. n Skyline Coping System 16. n Skyline Anti Climb Barrier 18. Case Studies n Ernest Burden House, Bournemouth 20. n Smaralind Shopping Mall, Reykjavik 22. n London Road, Reigate 24. n Bartley Wood Business Park, Hook 25. Compatible Rainwater Products n Aqualine Extruded Aluminium Gutters 26. n GX Pressed Aluminium Box Gutters 27. n Flushjoint Aluminium Downpipes 28. n Guardian Aluminium Security Downpipes 29. Alumasc Premium Products - All Brands 30. Proven Project Track Record - All Brands 31. Alumasc Technical Helpline +44 (0) 1744 648400 3. Alumasc An Introduction Alumasc Exterior building Products is part of the Alumasc Group plc. The Group has over 800 employees, generating turnover in excess of 93 million. The aim is to focus on high quality, environmentally responsible building products within the construction arena in order to deliver first class customer service, long term solutions and lasting relationships.

3 About Alumasc Services and Support Alumasc Exterior building Products Alumasc leads the way in the field ( Alumasc ) is a leading supplier of high of construction product and system performance products and systems for manufacture and the delivery of proven specification. The Company has a proven solutions. This success is founded on four track record in the UK construction key areas: industry accumulated over 60 years, during which time Alumasc products and Proven Products systems have been used on some of A constantly evolving range of quality, Europe's most prestigious buildings. world class products and systems, fully accredited to UK, European and North Alumasc ensures a high quality of product American Standards. specification and installation, delivering practical, engineered solutions. The Technical Support Company's commitment to making ongoing improvements is demonstrated Comprehensive data for specification through its accreditation to the and use of all products and systems is ISO 14001: 2004 Environmental available in published form, and on the Management Standard.

4 Company website. This is backed up by proactive project support, led by By pursuing sustainable building specialist area managers and using the products, systems and manufacturing latest CAD and calculation technology. processes, Alumasc aims to offer specifiers a wide choice of design National Stockists alternatives, with long term peace of Alumasc products are available through a mind. Recognised brands such as Harmer, national network of stockists. This allows Apex, Derbigum, ZinCo, Hydrotech, close control over all matters to ensure Firestone and , together with first class customer service. Alumasc 's well known Architectural rainwater range have been independently Warranties certified, and in some cases have a Alumasc products come with company . lifespan in excess of 60 years or for backed assurance as to their quality, life the life of the building . expectancy and suitability for purpose, ensuring long term peace of mind for specifiers and end users.

5 Alumasc brands are divided into distinct but interrelated groups: n Rainwater n Drainage n Waterproofing n Fa ades 4 Quality and Sustainability Alumasc has committed to a full spectrum of assessment procedures and quality control standards to monitor the manufacture and performance of its aluminium products. In addition to complying with environmental legislation, Alumasc is continuously developing its own measures to limit the adverse effects of its activities on the environment. Quality Testing and Certification ISO 9001: 2008 Applicable Standards Alumasc operates a quality management system which is BS EN 485 2:1995. independently audited to ISO 9001: 2008. The ISO 9001 Aluminium and aluminium alloys Sheet, framework governs the management of many aspects of strip and plate Mechanical properties. Alumasc support services, manufacturing and transport BS EN 755 1:1997. operations. Alumasc extends quality management to its Aluminium and aluminium alloys Extruded network of approved installers for single source rod/bar, tube and profiles Technical accountability and peace of mind.

6 Conditions for inspection and delivery. BS EN 10147:2000. Sustainability Continuously hot dip zinc coated structural steels strip and sheet Technical delivery Alumasc actively pursues sustainability in the full range of products it offers and, with conditions. its partners and its suppliers, is committed to putting consideration for the built and wider environment at the core of all aspects of current business and future BS 5427 1:1996. development. Code of practice for the use of profiled sheet for roof and wall claddings on buildings Design. ISO 14001: 2004. Alumasc 's manufacturing sites at St Helens and Burton Latimer BS 476 3:2004. Fire tests on building materials and are audited to the ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management structures Classification and method of Standard. Alumasc is committed to achieving improvements test for external fire exposure to roofs. across all of its operating sites, not only as a good neighbour to the surroundings of manufacturing plants, but in the BS 5250:2002.

7 Code of practice for control of condensation responsible sourcing of raw materials and monitoring of the in buildings. impact on the environment as a whole. BS 5925:1991. BREEAM Standards Code of practice for ventilation principles and designing for natural ventilation. BREEAM points, as a framework for analysis and scoring, allow easy comparison of the relative merits of different construction types and also comparisons between different BS 6399 2:1997. Loading for buildings Code of practice for construction product groups. The BREEAM points system promotes the use of materials wind loads. with a proven sustainable message and allows designers to differentiate between products with true ecological credentials and those not achieving the benchmark. BS EN ISO 10211 1:1996. Thermal bridges in building construction . Indicative ratings for building materials given in the BRE Green Guide to Specification Heat flows and surface temperatures . also allows designers to choose those products or construction methods that will be most General calculation methods.

8 Beneficial in contributing to a high BREEAM points score. BS EN 1462:2004. Brackets for eaves gutters Requirements Aluminium rainwater goods and fascia soffit systems are part of the range of high scoring and testing. Alumasc solutions. Promotion of these responsibly sourced materials brings clarity to the specification process thus achieving the desired effect of minimising the environmental BS EN 12206 1:2004. impact of the construction process. Paints and varnishes Coating of aluminium and aluminium alloys for Architectural purposes. British Board of Agr ment Certificate No. 86/1671. Alumasc Rainwater Systems. Alumasc Technical Helpline +44 (0) 1744 648400 5. The Benefits of Aluminium Aluminium is a metal with exceptional characteristics, both in respect of its functional performance and sustainable credentials. It has become increasingly important in the Construction Industry and is being used in ever more innovative ways by designers and specifiers.

9 A Green Material' Recyclable The Benefits at a Glance To be deemed green', a material or Historically, aluminium has proven to be n Corrosion Resistant product should be recyclable, sustainable one of the most important materials in n Lightweight and versatile. Aluminium has all of these successful recycling programs. It offers a n Durable and Strong properties and its production is strictly high scrap value, widespread consumer monitored for responsible sourcing of raw acceptance, and enjoys significant n Formable materials. industry support. n High Strength to Weight Ratio Aluminium has a light weight to strength Most aluminium products are made from n Cryogenically Strong ratio, which means it is strong yet 100% recycled scrap. The recycling n Electrically Conductive economical. The reduced weight provides process does not result in any loss of the n Non combustible benefits in material transportation and materials' basic qualities and properties.

10 N Non magnetic application. Aluminium can also be Recycled aluminium offers significant Non sparking formed in a variety of ways to n energy benefits as remelting used accommodate off site fabrication . n Non toxic aluminium requires only 5 percent of the energy needed to produce primary metal. n Resilient Durable and Strong As aluminium can be recycled indefinitely n Thermally Conductive Aluminium is resistant to corrosion and it need never be disposed of in landfill. n Fully Recyclable does not rust. It is weather proof and is unaffected by the effects of UV rays, Versatile ensuring optimal performance over its Aluminium and its alloys can be easily lifetime. formed and shaped by rolling, extrusion, Mixed with small amounts of other metal forging and casting, characteristics that to form an alloy, aluminium can provide reflect the wide choice of form and visual the strength of steel at only one third of appearance of aluminium in construction the weight.