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KINGSPAN RELEASES NEW LOWER EMBODIED CARBON STEEL RANGE - LEC STRUCTURAL STEEL
Kingspan ’ s LEC Structural Steel is the latest addition in our Lower Embodied Carbon solutions . Made with 75 % recycled content , LEC Structural Steel has been developed to help reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects . Using comparative Life Cycle Assessment ( LCA ) data to the EN15804 + A2 : 2019 standard , the range demonstrates a 66 % reduction in embodied carbon in modules A1- A3 ( product stage ) and an overall reduction of 63 % in embodied carbon across LCA modules A – C ( product stage , construction process stage , use stage , end of life stage ), when compared to existing equivalent Kingspan products *. The LEC Structural Steel product range is now available in the Irish market .
Kingspan SFS products are already providing high performance framing solutions to the public , private and commercial sectors . LEC Structural Steel showcases our dedication to delivering high-performance framing solutions in an environmentally responsible manner .
The LEC Structural Steel products include :
• KC C Section Profile LEC Mezzanine Floor
• KS Sigma Profile LEC Mezzanine Floor
• Multideck LEC 146
• Multideck LEC 50
• Multideck LEC 60
• Multideck LEC 80
• Multibeam LEC Purlin
• Kingframe LEC Structural Steel Frame System
The KC C Section Profile has web depths ranging from 150- 200mm , flange sizes of 63.5-70mm , and gauges from 1.2mm to 2.6mm and is compatible with profiled cleats featuring 14mm and 18mm hole patterns . In contrast , the KS Sigma Profile offers web depths from 150-300mm , flange sizes of 70-100mm , and gauges from 1.2-2.4mm , enhancing performance with a positive clamping effect . Multideck LEC is a composite steel floor decking system with a range of different profiles , tailored to meet project needs with varying minimum slab depths , gauge ranges , and cover widths .
The Multibeam LEC Purlin is a versatile roofing solution accommodating different roof cladding and structures , offering flexibility with bay widths up to 15 meters and a 95mm flange width to meet specific roof sheeting requirements .
Kingframe LEC Structural Steel Frame Systems provide significant time savings , surpassing blockwork with an installation speed exceeding 60 %. Delivered off-site in an assembled state , they come with factory-fitted sheathing board or QuadCore / K-Roc Karrier panels , ensuring precision in assembly and achieving an impressive on-site installation rate of up to 388 m2 per day – eight times faster than traditional methods .
Sandra Del Bove , Head of Innovation for Kingspan Group said “ At Kingspan , we believe advanced material science holds the key to addressing the impact the construction industry has on the planet . LEC Structural Steel emerges as a significantly more sustainable option compared to conventional steel framing solutions , prioritising carbon reduction throughout its entire lifecycle . The inclusion of the LEC Structural Steel range exemplifies Kingspan ’ s commitment to addressing the current climate challenges , aligning seamlessly with our Group ten-year sustainability programme , Planet Passionate , and underscoring our aspiration to be a global leader in sustainability .”
The LEC Structural Steel range is the latest development in Kingspan Insulated Panels ’ push towards providing solutions to the industry ’ s need for lower embodied carbon products , following on from the successful launch of the QuadCore LEC range of insulated panel products last year .
* The GWP Total indicator is used in this instance to denote the ‘ embodied carbon ’ of the product . Third party-verified EPDs for both products are available on EPD Hub . Products within Kingspan ’ s lower embodied carbon ( LEC ) ranges are lower in embodied carbon when compared to the existing comparable Kingspan product .
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