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the Royal Shakespeare Company wanted to update its complex
roofing system at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-
upon- Avon, there was only one insulation provider for the
job. By utilising its unique 3D calculation service Knauf
Insulation was able to meet the stringent demands of the
theatre’s large domed roof. |
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Built in 1932, the home of the Royal Shakespeare Company is
undergoing a comprehensive transformation and it was
essential that it retained its original Art Deco and
Victorian elements, blending the key aspects of the existing
buildings with the new theatre designs. |
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Specialist roofing contractor
Varla (UK) Limited, was tasked with designing, manufacturing
and installing a Zinc Standing Seam Roof and Wall system.
Having worked together on previous successful projects,
Varla (UK) Limited challenged Knauf Insulation to propose a
purpose built solution to meet the demanding and specific
needs for the unique project. |
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A key driver which led to the
specification of Knauf Insulation over any other supplier
was its ability to provide unique 3D calculation support
from its Technical Advisory Centre. The support service can
calculate two and three dimensional heat flows through
construction elements, allowing exact insulation thickness
and U-value requirements to be determined. The service
concluded that Knauf Insulation could meet all Varla’s
requirements by supplying its FactoryClad 32 roll. |
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Designed specifically for metal
clad roofs, FactoryClad 32 was installed to provide superior
thermal and acoustic insulation. The highly resistant, non
combustible glass mineral wool was ideal for specification
where fire safety is paramount. |
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Alex Iles of Varla (UK) Limited
said: “Quality and performance are essential in all areas of
our construction, no more so than for such a prestigious
project that is the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Not only to
ensure the correct U-Value but fire performance of materials
was critical. The non combustible fire performance of Knauf
Insulation’s FactoryClad 32 made it the correct choice for
this project.” |
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“The service received from Knauf
Insulation’s technical team, in creating 3D models, and
ensuring the correct material specified was of a very high
standard.” |
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The Royal Shakespeare Theatre
transformation project is due for completion in late 2010. |
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For more information on Knauf
Insulation Ltd see
www.roofinfo.co.uk/knaufinsulation |
