Post on 18-Dec-2021
Presentation - How MCRMA influences technical developments, markets sectors and standards in the UK
Presenter - Carlton J Jones, Director
Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association
MCRMA formed in 1990 to service the technical and commercial needs of the companies involved in the developing market for profiled metal cladding in the industrial, commercial and warehouse sector
Initial membership - 20 major metal roll formers (profilers)
Current membership - 7 System manufacturers (profilers)
22 Component manufacturers
8 Independent inspectors
3 Industry support specialists
Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association
MGMA formed in 1995 to support the manufacturers of traditional and fabricated metal gutter systems in both the historic and modern construction sectors
Sectors include - Heritage, Refurbishment, Domestic, Non-domestic and New build
Materials – cast iron, cast aluminium, pressed and fabricated aluminium, steel and copper, membrane lined systems
Current membership - 14 Manufacturers
- 1 Consultant
Metal Gutter Manufacturers Association
Changes in Construction
The industry has changed since 1990 as systems and products have become more sophisticated and complex
Architects, engineers, specifiers, installers and building owners all need guidance on the technical attributes of products and systems plus information about their installation and operational use
Regulations, building physics, sustainability and longevity of products have also driven technical developments and the need for more specific advice
Aesthetic Development
Technical Documentation
A portfolio of technical documents produced by focus groups from within the membership
• 20 Technical Design Guides
• 30 Guidance Documents
Subjects include
• Twin skin construction• Composite construction• Rainscreen systems• Renewables
• Fasteners• Insulation• Rooflights• Fall protection• Gutter systems• Inspection• Building Regulations• CE marking• Serviceability criteria
• Health & Safety• Non fragility• Imposed loading• Building tolerances• Manufacturing tolerances
Research Programme - Acoustics
Long established links with Salford University acoustics department to develop predictive design and development software
PhD research programme to generate a computer program for roofing & cladding systems
• Sound reduction (SRi)
• Sound absorption
• Rain impact
Research Programme - Acoustics
Work programme
• Theory for multiple stiffened plates - profiles
• Theory for beam stiffened plates - combined elements
• Theory of point and through connectors - 3D networks
• Material database
• Validation at each stage against test results
Research Programme – Aluminium Fabrications
Contracted research programme with Oxford Brookes University’s architectural and engineering department to investigate the expansion, restrain and sealing of aluminium fabrications when subjected to environmental thermal changes.
Focus
• To determine the expansion rate and forces generated in aluminium fabrications
• Guidance on “fully fixed” or “floating” restraint
• Investigate the “backing out” or tearing of fasteners
• Effective sealing of joints and junctions
Research Programme – Aluminium Fabrications
Thermal distortion
Thermal movement resulting in unwinding
Research Programme – Aluminium Fabrications
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Research Programme – Aluminium Fabrications
Junctions and Interfaces
• Providing allowance for movement
• Effective sealing for the life of the building
• Maintaining an effective sealant cross section
• Practical on-site solution
• Alignment to automotive technology and solutions
Training programme
Established 3 day training programme for those new to the industry
Day 1 - Building process, Steel structure, Systems & components, Building performance
Day 2 & 3 – Practical installation of roofing and cladding systems on test structures
Education programme
Continual Professional Development (CPD) programme
GD 15 - Wind loading guidance
GD 16 - Snow load guidance
GD 24 - Installation of purlins and side rails
GD 20 - Serviceability states and deflection criteria
GD 28 - Mineral wool insulation installation: best practice guide
Industry Standards for roof and wall cladding in the UK
• Profiled sheet for roof and wall cladding on buildings BS 5427
• Profiled roofing and cladding BS EN 14782:2006
• Composite panels BS EN 14509:2013
• Sheeting fasteners EAD 330046-01 -0602
• Composite panel fasteners EAD 330047-01-0602
• Spacer kit systems and halters EAD 200012-00-0401
• Safety lines PPE 89/686/EEC
• Insulation products BS EN 13162:2012 + A1:2015
• In plane rooflights BS EN 1013:2012 + A1:2014
• Barrel rooflights BS EN 14963:2006
• Dome rooflights BS EN 1873:2014 + A1:2016
• Structural frame BS EN 1090-1:2009 + A1:2011
Industry Standards – Continued 1
Profiled sheet for roof and wall cladding on buildings BS 5427
• With 49 Normative references
Profiled roofing and cladding BS EN 14782:2006
• With 20 Normative references
Composite panels BS EN 14509:2013
• With 61 Normative references
Composite panels BS EN 14509-2
• With 41 Normative references
Industry Standards – Continued 2
A personal (controversial) observation
• We have too many standards
• In many cases Normative references are out of synchronisation with the primary standard
• European standards do not truly reflect National practice
• Industry is spending too much time, effort and incurred cost drafting standards
• Standards promote the lowest possible acceptable level not the “good practice” they once did
• Technical issues are being driven by commercial aspirations
The market for profiled metal in the UK
Construction Markets has produced an annual assessment of the profiled metal market for the MCRMA since 1992. The methodology has remained consistent during this period which is essential in order to provide directly comparable year on year data.
The Market for Profiled Metal Sheet - manufactured material
• External sheet • Internal liner • Standing seam • Factory insulated composite – outer • Factory insulated composite - inner
The Market for Profiled Metal Cladding - installed area
• Twin skin / built up on site • Single skin • Standing seam • Composite panels
Summary and Conclusion
History of cladding
First patent relating to corrugated iron was granted to Henry R Palmer of the London Docks Company, in 1829.
The mode of forming sheets was well known but the claim for originality was for its application to roofs and walls.
Facts
The profiled metal roof and wall industry has developed dramatically and without the involvement of Associations across Europe the industry may not have developed to the stage that its at now.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to present to you today.
However, what does the future hold?