Curvy Knauf
01 May 2007
Knauf Insulation - the UK's leading insulation manufacturer– and
Corus have helped create a milestone in modern aviation building
design at the redevelopment of Farnborough Airport in
Hampshire.
Over 1800 m² of Corus’ unique Kalzip® profiled metal cladding
system was used to create aesthetically beautiful areas of the
airport such as the asymmetrical wing-like roof of the terminal
building. The versatility of the Kalzip system allows the architect
a level of creativity not achievable through traditional wall and
roofing materials, departing from the traditional box shape. At
Farnborough, more than 13,500 m² of curved and pre-curved Kalzip
400mm was used to form the roof; the naturally curved sheets being
roll-formed on site.
Dave Cottrell, Technical Director at Corus, said: “Due to the
nature of the design, it was important that the roof was as
impressive as the elevations that can be viewed at ground level,
and Kalzip is the only system that can achieve this. We have worked
closely with Knauf Insulation to create this unique product, and
the inclusion of Kalzip Roll ensures that this is not only an
aesthetically impressive building, but also one that will protect
the planes from the elements. It is a very versatile insulation
solution which boasts an A1 fire classification and is available in
a number of different lambda values – making it perfect for
Kalzip.”
Knauf Insulation products are used in all Corus Kalzip® profiled
metal systems as they offer high performance, lightweight
insulation solutions with A1 fire resistance. Made from glass
mineral wool, Kalzip Roll is light, flexible, easy to handle, cut
and install, which makes it perfect for use within curved
envelopes, in complex shapes and around fixings and services. Its
high tear strength also makes it ideal for long, vertical ‘drops’
within wall envelopes.
Phil Rigby, product manager at Knauf Insulation, added: "Kalzip
Roll is a resilient, shot-free, non-combustible glass mineral wool,
and is delivered through Knauf Insulation’s innovative Supakube
packaging system, which uses advanced compression technology and
strong packaging materials, to ensure the product is easy to
transport and store. This allows the Kalzip system to be
constructed quickly on site - saving time, and therefore money,
throughout the project.
“Its A1 fire classification, also means that it can potentially
reduce insurance premiums compared to foam composite panels.”
Knauf Insulation is the only manufacturer to produce insulation
materials for Kalzip’s innovative aluminium roof cladding system,
which can be precisely engineered to meet the complex and rigorous
requirements of the most challenging buildings. This is
particularly important where concerns may include corrosion, noise
absorption, thermal performance or condensation control.
To achieve similar results with other twin skin profiled metal
cladding systems and standing seam roofs, Knauf Insulation’s Crown
FactoryClad can be used for the thermal and acoustic insulation of
roofs and walls. Crown FactoryClad is manufactured 1200mm wide to
suit commonly used rail and bracket systems and in long lengths
with the same properties as Kalzip Roll.
Editor's Notes:
Customer Contact Tel: 08700 668 660 (ref: CU08707) Fax: 0870
400 5797 Email: info@knaufinsulation.com Notes to editors: Knauf
Insulation is the UK’s leading manufacturer of insulation products,
and the only producer of four types of insulation: glass mineral
wool rock mineral wool, extruded polystyrene (XPS) and extruded
polyethylene (XPE) in the UK under the brand names; Crown®,
Rocksilk® and Polyfoam®. In the UK, the company employs around 500
people at its four manufacturing plants at St Helens, Queensferry,
Cwmbran and Hartlepool. Knauf Insulation is part of the Knauf Group
– a global corporation delivering products and services including:
building materials and systems based on gypsum and gypsum-related
products, thermal insulation, sound insulation and fire protection
materials, limestone and lime products, chalk and cement related
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