SA Roofing August 2018 // Issue 103 | Page 19

PROJECTS recommended a system that would meet a low SHGC value, to allow the current HVAC system to cope effectively. Scrowther explains that the translucent roof sheets would severely decrease the amount of light transmission into the mall. Before installing the roofing system an assessment of the roof was conducted by Solid Green. Put their thinking caps on The complete panel installed neatly at the mall. system was installed to prevent unwanted heat gain, however the malls HVAC system couldn’t deal with the high Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) figures. The system installed by Danpal was a polycarbonate multiwall roof sheeting system and was selected to provide a heat- free solution. Solid Green Consulting TORX 40 ENSURES POSITIVE DRIVE WERA BITS REAMING THREAD REDUCES SHANK CONTACT FRICTION ON LONGER SCREWS Factors such as the ratio of skylights to the floor space, solar control of applied surface, infrared and near infrared versus visible light as well as the cohesive integration in implementation were factors that the team had to deal with. When it comes to the ratio, the main area where the roofing system was installed acts as an open space atrium and has a high-volume of walk-through. “This busy space is covered by a near complete skylight roof, in industry standards, a veritable ‘greenhouse’. Careful FOR FIXING TIMBER TO TIMBER Lengths available: from 80mm - 400mm SAW TOOTH THREAD REDUCES DRIVE TORQUE EVEN IN HARD WOOD NOTCH POINT HAS SELF DRILLING EFFECT FOR FAST INSTALLATION 1055 Ridge Road Laser Park, Honeydew Roodepoort, Gauteng 011 791 1851 EXCLUSIVE TO: 6 Marinus Street 7 Vasco Boulevard Marconi Beam, Goodwood, Milnerton, Cape Town Cape Town 021 552 0383 021 591 9129 CLADDING // CONCRETE // INSULATION // STEEL // THATCH // TIMBER // TRANSLUCENT // WATERPROOFING // COMPONENTS AUGUST 2018 17