Solarspace's Multicell Danpalon glazing at the Ashfield Aquatic Centre
Danpalon Multicell is a unique translucent sheet that has become the most prominent new polycarbonate product to be introduced to the market
in recent years. It has gained the appreciation and acceptance of architects and experts in natural lighting systems throughout the world.
Stephen Johansson of The Facility Design Group recognised the potential of a new concept using Danpalon for aquatic centres with thermal efficiencies in mind.
Typically these types of facilities would have a roof configuration consisting of acoustic metal, safety mesh, a vapour barrier, insulation and a profiled steel
roof. Instead Danpalon 12mm Multicell was used which greatly simplified the roof construction. All the structure is seen and can be monitored visually.
There are no hidden ceiling zones that can attract agressive moisture and corrode the building structure.
The Opal coloured Danpalon was chosen to provide the indoor pool environments with unequalled natural daylight. "The Opal Multicell disperses the natural
light in such a fragmented manner that shadows at pool concourse level are not evident. The light dispersion is so good that even on a bright day the sun
is not easily definable.The centre requires no artificial lighting during daylight hours and hence energy savings. A magnificent and unique ambience and
feeling of space and light fills the indoor volumes of this aquatic hall. This effect will be particularly appreciated during the winter months," said Stephen.
Danpalon allows the infra red rays to penetrate, thus providing the capacity for solar heat gain during the colder months of the year. This will greatly
assist the mechanical air handling systems and again provide further energy savings.
Danpalon Multicell has a standing seam connection method with a snap on connector and concealed stainless steel retention clips. This superior fixing method
provides a total roof structure that has absolutely no thermal bridging. Thermal bridging occurs with all conventional surface fixed roofing materials where
the roof is fastened to the supporting structure with screws. In cold conditions this allows for thermal bridging of the outdoor cold through to the inside
warmer and generally moist environment causing condensation on the ends of the screws. Danpalons patented connection system means impact compliance with
AS1562.3, thus eliminating the requirement for safety mesh under roofs over 3.0m above ground offering a safe problem free solution. Danpalon Multicell also
offers improved rigidity, allowing for increased spanning capabilities and its strength is supported by a 10 year hail damage and discoloration guarantee.
Nowhere is skin more exposed to the dangerous effects of ultra-violet radiation than in a pool and nothing provides a stronger sunscreen than Danpalon.
Danpalon is manufactured with a co-extruded UV Barrier that blocks more than 99.9% of the harmful rays as tested by the "Skin Cancer Research Foundation".
For further information contact:
SolarSpace
phone: 02 9475 2000
fax: 02 9475 2020
web: www.solarspace.com.au
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