CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES - SOLAR SHADING
1010 WESTCOTT VENTURE PARK
WESTCOTT
AYLESBURY
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HP18 0XB
Tel: 01296 652800
Fax: 01296 652888
Suppliers of: Solar Shading, Brise Soleils, Aerofoils, sun shading, solar control for buildings, external blinds
Construction Specialties (CS) is a global manufacturer and supplier of specialist building products for the healthcare, education, commercial, retail, leisure and industrial sectors. The company collaborates closely with architects, interior designers, contractors and end users, offering comprehensive project support.
CS product ranges include wall protection solutions, impact resistant doors, entrance matting, expansion joint covers, architectural louvres, explosion venting and solar shading.
Specifying exterior solar shading is one of the most effective methods of reducing solar heat gain and glare in a building’s interior, in compliance with the current regulations, whilst adding a distinguishing touch to its architectural design.
CS Airfoil is a fixed aluminium brise soleil system, designed to enhance and complement your exterior façade while delivering required functionality.
The system comprises robust aluminium blades in a choice of sizes. A number of options are available for securing the blades to the supporting structure, which allows for a variety of configurations - from cantilevered arragements to horizontal or vertical façade mounting - to produce a bespoke design.
Further technical information is available to downlaod from the BPi download Library or from the Manufacturer’s own website.
Other Products Available from Construction Specialties:
CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES - ENTRANCE MATTING
CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES - EXPANSION JOINT COVERS
CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES - EXPLOSION VENTING
CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES - LOUVRES
CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES - WALL PROTECTION
CS Solar Shading - Private Residence – South East England, UK
A solar shading system from Construction Specialties (CS) has provided an elegant new private residence with a stylish and sustainable way of creating a light-filled interior whilst managing solar heat gain and glare.
The five-bedroom, split-level detached property in south east England is an eye-catching example of 21st century design. Replacing a previous property at the site, the project brief called for an innovative design which optimised the available outdoor space and light. To achieve this, the architects design has living areas connected to surrounding gardens using picture windows, large sliding screens and a modern open-plan layout. Together these imaginatively-appointed elements create links and easy access for the occupants to the expanse of outdoor space.
A Clear View
With large areas of glazing prominent throughout the property, over-heating from solar heat gain and glare was a concern. Blinds offered one solution to the issue, but it would have impacted views and the building’s sleek design. To therefore provide unobstructed views to exterior areas and reduce the need for mechanical air conditioning, a shading system from CS was specified.
Brise soleil is a proven method of significantly reducing solar heat gain in a building. It is traditionally used on commercial projects to provide a sustainable way of embracing the desire for large expanses of glass whilst managing potential over-heating. However, it can also be used on domestic projects, as beautifully demonstrated on this private house, where its installation complemented the vertical brick and glass façade whilst providing occupants with a comfortable and light-filled interior.
CS’ Airfoil® Brise Soleil system was fitted to the first and second level of the property’s southern side. Installed in a cantilevered arrangement, it provided effective shading whilst offering a degree of privacy screening to the top floor bedrooms.
The Airfoil blades were supported by a masonry colonnade with horizontal steel beams. Nearly 250m of airfoil-shaped, 380mm-wide fins were used. The robust profile fitted in with the overall design of the building’s façade and allowed for 6m spans to be used at anticipated wind load, reducing the amount of supports required for the installation. The fins were powder-coated to Anthracite Grey RAL 7016 to provide a modern finish whilst blending with the glazing and balcony balustrading.
In Sync
The Airfoil blades perfectly align to the property’s impressively-crisp, striking aesthetic. Reducing heat gain and glare, whilst allowing filtered light to enter interiors and allowing occupants uninterrupted views out, it provides a sustainable way of creating a natural, healthy interior that will help enhance family life.
CS Solar Shading - St Piers School (Young Epilepsy) – Surrey, UK
St Piers is a non-maintained special school for pupils aged 5 to 19. With state-of-the-art facilities, highly skilled staff and a warm, caring atmosphere, it’s a fantastic place for children with neurological conditions and behavioural difficulties to learn new skills, grow in confidence and make new friends.
CS were approached by Interserve to supply and install Airfoil Solar Shading and Screening Louvres at the St Piers school. The Solar Shading system needed to be curved around the building to match the shape of the building and shade the classrooms beneath. The Screening Louvre was used to hide the plant machinery on top of the building, and offer a picket fence style aesthetic next to the grass roof of the building.
