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This design potential was an important aspect of its use at the , aptly named , Design District . This saw 16 individual buildings designed as imaginatively as possible by eight different architectural practices , creating a uniquely creative space for businesses in North Greenwich . The ability to easily shape and craft unique outlines made the Weather Defence boards ideal for this project .
Not only is it good for design purposes , but its versatility makes Weather Defence boards quick and easy to fit into place . Installers only have to score and snap the boards where they need to divide , requiring no specialist power tools or designated cutting areas . Alternative cement particle boards don ’ t provide the same swift installation benefits , with Siniat ’ s solutions being up to 50 % faster to install and , as they ’ re 30 % lighter , it ’ s quicker to move them around and get them in place .
The effectiveness of using these boards is why they are coming to dominate the under-construction parts of the world around us . Many high-rises in particular are utilising this solution thanks to its fire resistance properties , as it is rated as Euroclass A1 which means that it is fully non-combustible and can be installed on buildings above 18 metres in height . Its popularity in the high-rise sector is illustrated by the 15-storey Eclipse Tower in the centre of Bristol which utilised the boards for a refurbishment project . The oval shape of the tower also showcased the board ’ s ability to accommodate complex designs even on the outside of a multistorey building .
Once you ’ ve started noticing this colourful coating , you ’ ll be surprised at how often it appears on the skyline . As we ’ ve seen , boards can be used for a wide variety of developments ranging from student accommodation to high-rise residential , commercial spaces and more . Foxes fans may have even recently seen Weather Defence boards protecting Leicester City FC ’ s new training centre . So , the next time a project catches your eye thanks to a bold purple exterior , you ’ ll see that this is more than just a visual choice and that it ’ s in fact playing a crucial role in the overall construction .
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