Environmental option
April 1st 2008 According to Collinson, its BestHall
buildings provide excellent storage
facilities at outstanding value. They
can be designed, constructed and operated
at a fraction of the cost of traditional
buildings, without harming the
environment, says the company. These
buildings are very low maintenance; wholelife
costs are low, and carbon emissions are
negligible, complying with the Government's
Energy Efficiency Best Practice programme.
A steel framework offers clear
uninterrupted internal spans of between
12m and 100m, over which a flame
retardant PVC coated polyester membrane
is tensioned to give a smart, fully
weatherproof finish. Membranes are
available in a range of standard colours;
white is recommended for the roof, as
natural daylight passing through the
translucent material reduces energy
requirements throughout the life of the
structure and creates a pleasant working
environment.
The pre-engineered design results in fast
construction on site; having a low structural
weight, they do not require the foundations
needed by more conventional structures,
resulting in much reduced project costs.
Buildings up to 50m span can be erected on
asphalt; beyond this a concrete ring beam is
normally required.
Installation is fast and efficient; due to
their modular design structures can even be
dismantled and moved to other sites if
required. The steel frame can be designed to
support internal crane hoists and conveyors.
Sliding or roller doors and personnel doors
can be located either in the gable ends or in
the sides, according to user preference.
Roof ventilators are fitted as standard;
when control of humidity is important (eg.
dry timber storage), dehumidifiers can be
installed. An inner PVC liner can be attached
to the underside of the frame if required;
insulation is available should heating be
necessary.
Collinson is a member of the National
Britannia Safe Contractors scheme, the ECA ,
the RHA and SHAPA. More articles from Collinson plc: | 
