Tata Steel

Forth House, a former linen weaving factory dating back to 1860 and later used as local council offices up until 2017, has been refurbished to provide 35 luxury gated apartments in Kirkcaldy, Scotland in an example of how repurposing can preserve the legacy and heritage of historical buildings.2000m2 of Trimapanel used alongside our external Trisobuild Seam outer skin was the ideal solution – the flexibility of the product also allowed for simple application to the newly installed lightweight flat-to-pitch trusses – helping the project achieve the extended roof heights required for this refurbishment. Utilising Trimapanel and the existing roofing deck a 0.15W/m²K u-value ratings applied across the whole roof area of the building vastly improved the thermal performance of the building and energy efficiency for the new occupants. Aesthetically, Trisobuild Seam offered a sympathetic appearance in comparison to the surrounding, historic buildings and is extremely cost effective when compared with traditional long strip roofing.

To deliver a high-performing and resilient building envelope, a combination of 2,000m2 of Trisomet® external trapezoidal insulated roof panel system and 1,200m2 of Trimapanel® architectural wall panel system was specified for this Wickes Retail Store in Torquay.This comprehensive envelope solution is supported by Building Systems UK’s Platinum® Plus system guarantee, offering 25 years of assured performance covering durability, structural and thermal performance - across all system components, which was a functional requirement of the project.The Platinum® Plus guarantee ensures long-term, reliable performance with reduced operational and maintenance costs for the life of the building. Furthermore, the guarantee is fully transferable, providing added value and assurance for future building owners.A combination of Albatross Grey, White and Midnight Blue Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® coating was used to align with the Wickes’ highly recognisable company branding. This coating system carries the Confidex® Guarantee, of up to 40 years, offering exceptional corrosion resistance and colour retention, even with a roof mounted PV system.In addition to the requirements of thermal efficiency and durability, fire performance was a critical element of the development and with Trisomet® and Trimapanel® independently tested and certified by both Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) and Factory Mutual (FM Global) further demonstrated the compliance and robust performance credentials of the Building Systems UK product range.