SOLAR SHADING

complete design solutions

Fabricolor uses a combination of steel and aluminium support bracketry to achieve a best fi x solution.

The mullions are manufactured from extruded aluminium or pressed and punched from aluminium sheet.

Solar Shading blades are manufactured from either extruding aluminium, this method produces long continuous lengths that are rigid and have secret fi xing as part of the design, or can be press-formed from a wide variety of sheet materials.

Components can have a wide range of coatings including either anodised or polyester powder coated, which carry the manufacturers Syntha Pulvin or Dupont paint warranty.

Continuous Solar Shading is usually site assembled and is supplied ready to fi x. Solar Shading blades are clipped to support arms via pre-located clips, however we can develop systems utilising factory assembled modules if preferred.

We are passionate about what we do!

Solar Shading or Brise Soleil provide an aesthetic

design solution to the practical problem of protecting

a building against solar heating and glare, whist

maintaining desirable daylight.

Protection against solar heating and glare is becoming a

more important element in building control regulations.

Research shows that a building incorporating Solar

Shading and natural ventilation will typically enjoy 10%

less energy costs compared to a building without Solar

Shading and the use of air conditioning.

Apart from the low capital costs, Solar Shading has

negligible ongoing maintenance costs.

Designs are suffi ciently fl exible to be adapted to suit

the varied requirements of modern architecture.

Fabricolor provide designs and solutions optimised for technical, aesthetic and fi nancial considerations.

Bespoke designs are offered to ensure that the requirement is structurally safe and complies with the architects design requirement on new and refurbished structures.

All systems are manufactured by Fabricolor using state of the art software systems and machinery.

Fabricolor Solar Shading Product Range

At Fabricolor we offer:

Fabricolor Standard and Smoothfl ow Solar

Shading ■ Cost effective solution, low weight

Fabricolor Aero-X Small Profi le Solar Shading ■ Good span characteristics, aesthetically pleasing

Fabricolor Aero-P large Profi le Solar Shading■ Larger blade and span, perforated option and wider

choice of material fi nishes

We are passionate about what we do!

Structures and designs are rarely the same, therefore

our customers require a bespoke service. We have

the fl exibility, equipment and experience to handle

requirements from one off prototypes to large

prestigious projects.

These are a few example projects we have worked on :

■ New GCHQ Headquarters - Cheltenham

■ Centre Court - Wimbledon

■ Millennium Stadium - Cardiff

■ RNLI World Headquarters - Poole

Fabricolor are accredited with ISO 9001 Certifi cation,

the quality management principles that underpin

ISO 9000 are:

■ Customer focus

■ Leadership

■ Involvement of people

■ Process approach

■ System approach to management

■ Continual improvement

■ Factual approach to decision making

■ Mutually benefi cial supplier relationships

Our investment in ISO 9001 Quality Management

System, ensure our products are supplied to site with

customer confi dence, fi rst time.

Bracing Arms

Options:

BR1

Extruded aluminium 25mm square extrusion to BS1474 – 6063T6.

BR2

M10 Coated galvanised aluminium thread or 10-12mm extruded aluminium bar.

Note – not required for cantilever system

Standard and Smoothfl ow Solar ShadingSite assembled, extruded aluminium, continuous or modular louvred solar shading system. A full range of complementary high performance architectural inlet/extract louvre systems are available from Fabricolor.

Profi le Options:

An optional feature facia-pelmet fi tted to the external edge of the louvred panel. A range of standard pelmets are available. Supplied complete with rivets for site fi xing to mullions. Bespoke details available on request.

MullionsExtruded aluminium to BS1474-6063T6, minimum thickness 2.0 mm.

Mullion Supports/BracketryA comprehensive range of mounting brackets to fi x back to building structure.

Options:

BK1 - Wall Bracket

3 mm thick aluminium with stainless steel pin to connect to mullion and bracing arms as applicable. Structural fi xings to suit application.

BK2 - Curtain Walling Bracket

3mm thick aluminium with stainless steel pin to connect to mullion and bracing arms as applicable. Structural fi xings to suit application.

BK3 - Cantilever Bracket

2mm thick galvanized steel with stainless steel pin to connect to mullion and structural bracing arms as applicable. Structural fi xings to suit application.

Smoothfl ow BladesSupplied to site in lengths up to 6m long. Smooth curves offer a highly aesthetic feature to any installation.

Standard Blades

Supplied to site in lengths up to 6m long. Clean straight Z profi le.

Facia - Pelmet

Type A B Max Length

M1 40mm 40mm 1000m

M2 40mm 60mm 1500m

M3 40mm 80mm 2000m

FinishA comprehensive range of fi nishes including:

■ Anodising AA25■ Polyester Powder Coating■ PVF2 Finish■ Comprehensive range of colours and fi nishes - refer to Fabricolor approved manufacturers standard colour chart

Systems are supplied to site in sub-assembled format for fi xing directly to the supporting structure.

Support arm bracket

Mullion bracket

Fascia/Pelmet

Blade Profi le Options

Blades are manufactured to BS1471-6063T6 with a minimum thickness of 2mm. They have an externally smooth elliptical profi le with internal features for the location of end plates.

Load/Span Table – Horizontal/Vertical Blades

A (mm) B (mm ) Horizontal Span (mm)

Vertical Span (mm)

Blade Weight (Kg/m)

100 24 2000 2400 2.0

150 30 2750 3000 2.4

165 30 3000 3600 2.5

200 40 3200 3850 3.0

300 50 3900 4700 4.5

Spans may be increased by adjusting angle/end plate. Refer to Fabricolor for details.

Operable Aerofoil SystemsOperable solar shade systems are supplied with tailor made bracketry to suit individual installations.Driving mechanism options include 240V ac or 24V dc electrical actuators or mechanical winders.

Control systems options include automatic electric control panels with solar tracking and thermal sensors with fully automated PLC control mechanisms as required.

Bracing Arms

Options:

Type 4

Operating Link End Plate. Profi led to the shape of the blade profi le. 3mm thick aluminium fi tted to the blade end using stainless steel fi xings. There is a pre-punched plate extension to one end for linking to the operating mechanism.

Type 3

Pivot Boss End Plate. Profi led to the shape of the blade profi le. 3mm thick aluminium fi tted to the blade end using stainless steel fi xings. A circular section fi xing boss projects from the middle of the plate.

Type 2

Square Boss End Plate. Profi led to the shape of the blade profi le. 3mm thick aluminium fi tted to the blade end using stainless steel fi xings. A square section fi xing boss projects from the middle of the plate.

Type 1

Standard End Plate. Profi led to the shape of the blade profi le. 3mm thick aluminium fi tted to the blade end using stainless steel fi xings.

Type 6

Lateral Fixing Cleat. Extruded aluminium angle cleat pre-punched to fi t to the standard blade end plate on site. The cleat is fi xed to the building structure using suitable fi xings as required.

Type 5

Tangential Fixing End Plate. Profi led to the shape of the blade profi le. 3mm thick aluminium fi tted to the blade end using stainless steel fi xings. A pre-punched plate extension to one side allows lateral fi xing of the blades to the structure.

Aero X Small Profi le Aerofoil Solar ShadingFabricolor offer a range of fi xed or operable solar shading systems utilising aerofoil blades manufactured from extruded aluminium. Systems are supplied to site in sub-assembled format for fi xing directly to the supporting structure. The supporting structure is normally part of the building structure.

Finishes

Options available include:■ Mill fi nish aluminium■ Polyester powder coating Interpon D/Syntha Pulvin+■ PVF2 – High performance coating system■ Anodising – AA25 – Natural/Bronze/Black/Coloured

A comprehensive range of colours and specials are available to order.

Blades over 3m long will be fi tted with two sheet metal skins, neatly joined. The skins are precision formed and then mechanically riveted together and to the skeleton frame to form the blade.

Blade Tip Options300 and 450 – ‘sharp’ leading edges.585 – 20mm radius leading edges.

Finishes

Options available include:■ Anodised aluminium – AA25 – Natural/Bronze/ Gold/Coloured■ Polyester powder coating Interpon D/Syntha Pulvin+■ Pre or post coated PVF2 – High performance coating■ Plastisol/HP200 pre-coated steel■ Mill fi nish aluminium

A comprehensive range of colours and specials are available to order.

Blade Profi le Options

The blades are manufactured from aluminium with a minimum thickness of 1.5mm and steel with a minimum thickness of 0.7mm. The ‘585’ profi le blade is fi tted with an internal extruded aluminium former framework to ensure complete structural rigidity. The blade has an externally smooth elliptical profi le, and has internal features for the location of end plates or operating plates.

Load/Span Table – Horizontal/Vertical Blades

Aero P Large Profi le Aerofoil Solar Shading Fabricolor offer a range of fi xed or operable solar shading systems utilising aerofoil blades manufactured from aluminium or steel. Systems are supplied to site in sub-assembled format for fi xing directly to the supporting structure. The supporting structure is normally part of the building structure

A (mm) B (mm) Horizontal Span (mm)

Vertical Span (mm)

Blade Weight (Kg/m)

300 45 3000 3000 7

450 70 5000 6000 11

585 120 6000 6000 15

Spans may be increased by adjusting angle/end plate. Refer to Fabricolor for details.

Blade Supports / BracketryOptions:

Type 3

Lateral Fixing Cleat. Galvanised R. S. angle cleat pre-punched to fi t to the standard blade end plate on site. The cleat is fi xed to the building structure using suitable fi xings as required.

Type 2

Special Mount. Cup Housing Bracket comprising a cylindrical boss welded to the cheek of the Standard End Plate and a ‘cup’ housing bracket which is bolted to the building structure.

Type 1

Standard End Plate. Profi led from 8mm thick aluminium plate or made from precision formed cast aluminium.

Operable Aerofoil SystemsOperable solar shade systems are supplied with tailor made bracketry to suit individual installations.

Driving mechanism options include 240V ac or 24V dc electrical actuators or mechanical winders.

Control systems options include automatic electric control panels with solar tracking and thermal sensors with fully automated PLC control mechanisms as required.

Operable Solar Shade systems are supplied with tailor made bracketry.

CASE STUDYApartments - ManchesterThis project was originally specifi ed as terracotta tile solar shading.

The contractor could not fi nd a company who could offer the complete package of sourcing and fi tting the terracotta tile solar shade.

Fabricolor was speaking to the architect with regard to louvres on the same project and offered a solution to this solar shading problem.

The Fabricolor design involved a 300mm deep aluminium aerofoil, angled to follow the curve of the building and coated in a terracotta colour to refl ect the original architectural concept.

Purpose made support arms were designed to suit existing steelwork.

The solar shade was designed to be modular and to be lifted into position with minimum effort.

Prototypes of the design were presented to the architect for approval.

The overall benefi ts to the architect and contractor from Fabricolor involvement were:

■ Continuous blades, the terracotta tiles did not offer this

■ Complete solution of design, manufacture and recommendation of a competent fi tter

■ More cost effective than the original proposal

■ Lighter design than originally proposed

■ Due to the continuous nature of the design, the shading effect was greater than the original terracotta tile proposal

The fi nal outcome was an aesthetically pleasing design solution refl ecting the architects original requirement, whilst offering practical shading to the balconies.

THE FABRICOLOR RANGE■ LOUVRESFabricolor Louvres are manufactured from high quality extruded and profi led aluminium, available in a range of louvre blade profi les and pitches. Louvres can be supplied as factory assembled modules, in kit form for site assembly to give continuous lines, and in cassette format to interlock with composite wall cladding systems.

■ GUTTERS AND RAINWATER GOODSThe roof drainage system is an important aspect of the overall roof design. It is important to calculate the correct capacity of a valley gutter due to it being inside the building line and is effectively part of the roof. Any overfl ow or leaks into the building would be unacceptable.

Fabricolor produce a full range of valley and eaves gutters produced from aluminium, stainless steel, galvanised steel, before and after manufacture and insulated membrane gutters.

■ METAL FACADESRainscreen panels and insulated panels enable the designer to provide a fl at surface to the outer skin of a building. A wide range of materials and fi nishes are available to create crisp lines and an aesthetic appearance. Systems are available to suit new build projects and refurbishments fi xed to existing facades.

Insulated or composite panels designed around a curtain walling system provide infi ll when glazing is not required.

■ SMOKE VENTS AND ACCESS HATCHESFabricolor offers a range of Smoke Vent and Access Hatch systems which are engineered by computer selection to determine the effect of the development of fi re and the passage of smoke on the confi guration of the building. This is essential in order to provide the most appropriate solution to meet individual project requirements.

■ ARCHITECTURAL FABRICATIONSArchitectural Fabrications include a wide range of architectural products that complete the building envelope.

These products will require the same technical excellence as the other products listed here.

Fabricolor has the experience and expertise to offer the following bespoke products:

Column Casings; Select Eaves System; Copings and Capping; Soakers; Curved Fascias; Complex Fabrications.

Fabricolor has developed a reputation for quality, reliability and technical expertise. Innovative engineering solutions that offer the specifi er confi dence and fl exibility in design.

Consistency of manufacturing is achieved through state of the art computerised manufacturing equipment and processes.

With 20 years experience, Fabricolor is pro active in offering advice in situations where we feel that the customer’s specifi cation will lead to potential problems on site.

A fully comprehensive range of colours and fi nishes are available.

AccessoriesWalkways

■ Lightweight fi xed or removable open grid aluminium walkways with safety grips

Hinged Panels

■ Hinged or removable panels to allow access to areas above shades for maintenance, window cleaning etc

Technical Support

Fabricolor provide a comprehensive service including

Scheme Design

■ Provide designs optimised for technical, aesthetic and fi nancial considerations

Manufacture

■ All systems are manufactured by Fabricolor approved manufacturers using state of the art systems and machinery

Installation

■ A trained and skilled installation service throughout the world by Fabricolor approved installers

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LOUVRES

SOLAR SHADING

GUTTERS AND RAINWATER GOODS

METAL FACADES

SMOKE VENTS AND ACCESS HATCHES

ARCHITECTURAL FABRICATIONS

Fabricolor Ltd.Foley Business ParkStourport RoadKidderminsterWorcestershire DY11 7PT

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