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The design phase is often the most complex, balancing a number of conflicting demands. We draw on our experiences in the fields of structural engineering, architecture, building services and materials science.
We adopt an 'holistic approach' based on a Four Discipline Model and consider:
| A --Structure: |
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Will the roof collapse or blow
away? |
| B--Weatherproofing: |
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Will the roof leak? |
| C--Hygrothermal:
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Will there be excessive heat
loss or condensation? |
| D--Durability:
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Will the roof last? |
| E--Service: |
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Will the roof meet the owner's
needs? |
Sometimes our involvement takes the form
of a design audit of a proposed scheme.
Specifically we:
- maintain a full set of relevant British Standards
and Building Regulation Approved Documents.
- run AutoCAD 2002 drafting software.
- use a finite element computer program to calculate
steady-state heat transfer.
On completion of the design we can carry out the
contract administration.
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