gyproc me - benefits of recycled & lightweight material in construction - saint-gobain days 2015
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Environmental
Impact 1
Using Recycled &
Lightweight Material in
Construction
Cost & Environmental
Benefits
Case Study: Comparative analysis of the two options (Drywall and Blockwork)
WALL THICKNESS
65% reduced dead load
WEIGHT
Case Study: Comparative analysis of the two options (Drywall and Blockwork)
SPEED BLOCKWORK
DRYWALL
MEP INSTALLATIONS
MEP Installation at high level and 2nd fix works to MEP are finished after Blockwork Completion. Suspended ceilings also completed later.
MEP Installation at high level can be Installed at the beginning of the Drywall sequence. Suspended ceilings can also occur earlier in the programme
BLOCKWORK DRYWALL
To Re-Cap…..
Fire and Acoustic
Performance
Construction Speed
Services and MEP
Saleable Floor Area
Functionality Flexibility
Site Storage and
Logistics
Light as 20kg/m2 gives up to 15%
structural savings
Less noise heard
from next door
Safe in a fire
Complete the
internals quicker
than with blockwork
Quick installation of
services through
stud cut-outs – no
channeling
Thinner walls
means more
room space to let
or sell
Many options for
many wall types
Straight, Curved,
Angled or High
Change of use?
Change the partition
easily with less
disruption
Less product on site
Less movements
Less damage
Lightweight