Paisley Grammar School

OVERVIEW

At Paisley Grammer School in Scotland, Configured Platforms successfully delivered a screening system, utilising a combination of our Series 2 platforms and Speedscreen solutions, for Morrison Construction. The exposed rooftop location meant the structure needed to withstand significant wind loads, typical of the Scottish climate. Our integrated solution provided both a solid mounting base for the ASHP units and a coordinated screening system — all while maintaining a clean, architectural finish aligned with the school’s overall design.

Key features

- Speedscreen ballast weighted, non-penetrating, rooftop screen framing structure.

- Inverted Louvre100 -aestheticallly pleasing aluminium slatted screen, polyester powder-coated to suit the building facade.

- Series 2 platform for a non-penetrating deck to mount the equipment and provide a base structure for the screens

- Guardrail system to ensure safety and ease for maintenance teams.

- Conforms to BS EN 516 2006 and BS EN 1090-3 2008

CLIENT - Morrison construction

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION - Speedscreen and Series 2 with Louvre100 and sections of Guardrail

Paisley Grammar School

Installation

The rooftop system was installed as a fully freestanding structure, meaning no penetrations were required through the roof membrane. This significantly reduced installation time on site, as there was no need for concrete plinths or additional weathering works around fixings. The integrated design of the Series 2 platform and Speedscreen system allowed the ASHPs and screens to be positioned simultaneously, streamlining coordination between trades and ensuring a clean, efficient install that met both structural and aesthetic requirements and was supported by SER (Structural Engineers Registration) certification tailored to the project.

Design

To address the site’s demanding wind conditions, we used our Series 2 platform system as the structural base for mounting the air source heat pumps. This was integrated with our Speedscreen ballast-weighted screen system, allowing the combined mass of the ASHPs and platform to be used as ballast — an efficient method of wind loading mitigation that eliminated the need for roof fixings. The screen itself was constructed using our Louvre100 panels, powder-coated to a bespoke colour to suit the project’s architectural palette. As with all our systems, the design was based on site-specific wind calculations, considering factors such as the location, roof height, surrounding terrain, and screen dimensions.