Simplifying the Specification Process Using Online Tools

Hitesh Pattni, Specification Manager at SFS, discusses how to simplify the specification process for rainscreen subframe systems solutions whilst attaining the optimal thermal performance the faster and easier way.

So how can specifiers and engineers create better buildings?

Simplify the Specification Process

As the leading manufacturer of rainscreen support system solutions, SFS works to simplify the specification process with online tools and calculators to assist and guide the user from the early stages of design.

Targeting the Solution

Just like a dart board when wanting to score 50 in a single dart through, we need to narrow our aim from the whole board to the inner rings and then to the bullseye. The online tools help designers and specifiers to do this by asking a series of questions. Generally, these online tools will then email the designer with a potential solution within a few working days.

Choosing the Right Online Tool

There are many to choose from including SFS’s Project Builder and Thermal Builder tools. The market also includes software that can provide calculations within 24 hours and project-specific static calculations for the bracket layout, along with a thermal snapshot and U-value calculation. This way, the user can see if proposed through wall build up will reach the necessary targets. Static and thermal calculations should be downloadable in PDF format and accompanied by a NBS specification, budget costs and components required including a fixings list.

Manufacturer Support

Leading manufacturers of rainscreen subframe systems will usually provide free technical support as SFS does with its NVELOPE Project Builder: a free online service that allows visitors to submit their rainscreen building project requirements which are then processed resulting in a specification PDF document.

For further information, call 0330 0555888 or visit the SFS website.

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