Interlocking Panel
System
These buildings have been designed to provide low cost basic accommodation,
without compromising on quality. The construction is suitable for both
temporary and permanent situations. Only approved materials are used which give
the buildings a life span in excess of 20 years. The design is based on a
module of 915mm. The buildings are supplied in knocked down condition, and can
rapidly be assembled on site as all components are interlocking.
The buildings are available in four spans:- 2,8m; 3,7m; 4,6m and 5,5m (3, 4, 5
and 6 modules) with a wall height of 2,4m. The only restriction to the length
of a building is practical considerations such as length of floor slab in
unsuitable ground conditions.
Salient features
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Buildings can be easily relocated without loss of material.
No screws or bolts are required for the assembly as all components are
interlocking.
Due to the modular design the layout can be varied to suit any particular
application.
When in knocked down condition a minimum of space is required for storage or
transportation.
Lightweight - approximately 65 kg /m² of floor area for the basic construction.
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Base and Floor
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A galvanized base frame is supplied
which can be placed directly on the ground but preferably a concrete base
should be provided. A portable boarded floor resting on a galvanized steel
ground sheet can be supplied where a concrete floor is not desirable.
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Single Skin Walls
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The wall panels are normally 12mm
thick “Nutec” asbestos free fibrecement boards. Alternatively an exterior grade
chipboard with an acrylic coating can be supplied. The wall panels are clamped
between galvanized pressed steel uprights which fit into the base frame and are
held on top by a similar wall frame.
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Insulated Walls
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An insulated wall panel can be
supplied where additional protection against heat or cold is required. These
panels have a 25mm polystyrene core with a 12mm fibre cement board externally
and a 6mm fibre cement board internally. This sandwich panel is extremely
strong with excellent insulation properties.
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Doors and Windows
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The steel door frame and the complete
window frame are galvanised. The door panels are manufactured
from galvanized steel sheeting and fitted with a sliding bolt or rim lock.
The windows are glazed with 3mm acrylic sheet fixed with PVC beadings to reduce
breakages.
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Roof
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The roof consists of interlocking,
galvanized pressed steel panels resting on the wall frame and a ridge beam.
Insulation of the roof can be provided by one of two methods:-
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The roof panels are insulated with a 30mm polystyrene panel covered with a
galvanized panel. The three materials are bonded together forming a strong
“Sandwich” panel.
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A horizontal ceiling of galvanized steel troughs insulated with “Insufoil”
reflective aluminium on a PVC air bubble backing.
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Optional Extras
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Complete electric and plumbing installation in kit form.
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Boarded floor.
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Insulated roof and ceiling
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Bolt-on verandah roof.
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Burglar bars and fly screens for windows can be supplied.
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Plans
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