Rackclad Buildings
Load-bearing structure:
For this we use our range of XL Pallet Racking, which is an interlocking system without bolts.
The uniquely shaped connectors guarantee that the beams lock in completely.
Rectangular Hollow Sections (RHS) are added to stabilise the length of the structure and incorporate vertical and horizontal bracings in accordance with the stress and loading requirements.
The load-supporting racking structure is anchored to the floor and forms the basis for walls and roofs.
Roofing:
The roofing is made up of steel beams on to whichpurlins are bolted along the length.
On top of the purlins insulated iso-roofing material from Hoesch (L 75-0,75) is laid.
These roofing panels provide an insulation with a thermal transfer factor of 0.4 W/m² .
The profile panel roof is laid out to allow water-drainage.
All the usual protective casing for gutters, roof ridges and gable-ends is provided.
Drainage is carried out by a 5-section PVC gutter and includes the requisite number of drain pipes ending one metre above the ground.
Smoke and heat extraction units are provided as required.
These are set off by emergency alarms connected by piping to the extraction units.
Walls:
The walls are built with horizontal ties as determined by the stress and loading calculations.
Hoesch Isowand insulation panels (LL 40 or LL60) are fixed on to these ties. The panels also have a thermal transfer factor of 0.47 W/m2.
All accessories needed for walls such as special profiles, rain beading, corner and edge protection are included.
A continuous one metre fanlight is provided both in the longtitudinal walls and in the gables.
Insulating glass windows are fitted in all the offices.
Roller shutter doors can be fitted if required.
Floor:
In order to erect the above described structures a load-bearing, level floor with frost-resistant foundations is absolutely necessary. A 300 mm high concrete socle should be set between the racking and the wall when the steel structure is finished.
Further advantage:
This type of building is often subject to special tax write-offs. Such buildings are not declared as warehouses for tax purposes but are considered to be racking installations with wall and roof cladding. In any event the relevant authority should be consulted in each case beforehand and usually allow a write-off period of 9 – 12 years.
Example of installation: Anemarie Börlind in Calw
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