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
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