PREFABRICATED ROOFS AND WALLS
Prater has developed in conjunction with their supply partners a range of unique, off-site manufactured, pre-assembled solutions which typically include large unitised roofing structures and modular wall systems for use on a wide range of building applications. These innovative systems are manufactured to specification off-site and delivered to the project complete and ready for installation – in many cases featuring windows, door openings and exterior cladding for the walling elements and factory applied roofing membranes for the roofing elements.
This enables Prater to ensure buildings are constructed easily and quickly made watertight, allowing other trades access to the building in timescales that would have been unachievable if more traditional construction methods had been used. Importantly,installed costs and construction time are significantly reduced, delays due to inclement weather are rare, health and safety is improved and scaffolding requirements are kept to a minimum, further reducing risk of accidents and costs.
Off-site construction methods offer many additional economies without compromising quality of build. By adopting a ‘one stop’ policy for most, if not all, of the building envelope, projects can benefit from less complicated manufacturing and contractual accountability.
Further benefits include:
- Simplified detailing and avoidance of potential interface issues
- Non–combustible modular components satisfy fire insurers
- Consistent installation of thermal and acoustic insulation
- Wide range of finish options including: single ply roofing membranes, cladding profiles, render, brick cladding and rainscreens
RELATED CASE STUDIES:
Gatwick // St Helens Hospital // White City // Queen Alexandra Hospital
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