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Specification manager at SFS<\/a>, Hitesh Pattni, discusses how to simplify the rainscreen subframe system specification process whilst attaining optimal thermal performance<\/h2>\n

So how can specifiers and engineers create better buildings, especially when it comes to rainscreen subframe system specifications<\/a>?<\/p>\n

Simplifying the process<\/h3>\n

As the leading manufacturer of rainscreen support<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

Targeting the solution<\/h3>\n

Just like a dart board, 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.<\/p>\n

Generally, these online tools will then email the designer with a potential solution within a few working days.<\/p>\n

Choosing the right online tool to optimise specifications<\/h3>\n

There are many to choose from including SFS\u2019s Project Builder<\/a> and Thermal Builder tools.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Manufacturer support is part of a comprehensive service<\/h3>\n

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

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