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EPDM & Modular Construction Article Continued from page 40 adaptability, and recyclability of all components, modular construction offers a multitude of environmental advantages. It is also demonstrated that prefabricated buildings are key to material savings, waste reduction, re-use of components, and various other forms of optimisation for the construction sector. Modular builds are a new breed of structures that will be the cornerstone of modern, sustainable cities due to their ability to be modified, deconstructed, and relocated – re-using their parts almost like LEGO blocks. Factory fabrication offers a very attractive option for projects where timescales are tight, or site and weather conditions are challenging. However, it is important the right materials are specified to offer improved building quality and long-term performance. Choosing the right materials In recent years, we have seen a surge in demand for modular construction – not just for residential properties, but also for public buildings such as schools and hospitals, as well as commercial properties like hotels and shopping centres. One of the key strengths of modular builds is the speed of construction and arrival on site, which is where EPDM membranes truly shine as they can be fully adhered or mechanically fixed to the roof deck offsite. Requiring no torch or hot works of any kind during installation, their cold-applied systems are very useful within the factory environment – as opposed to pitch roofs, which need to be installed once the modular is in place, requiring additional days and leaving the module temporarily open to the elements. On any site, once the EPDM roofing membrane covers the deck, the roof is completely watertight. As much detailing as possible is also carried out in factory conditions. This minimises the substrate’s exposure to dust, pollution, and moisture – significantly reducing the risks associated with external conditions. EPDM membranes are strong and flexible, with excellent puncture resistance, ensuring a resilient solution within a busy factory environment. Water-based adhesives have also been developed to ensure the factory installation process is safe and virtually odourless, addressing the management of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and solvents in a factory environment. “While modular construction may not always be the right choice for every project, it is increasingly being considered as an alternative” More importantly, EPDM membranes are completely aligned with modular building concepts, allowing not only design flexibility but also the possibility to adapt to future changes, dismantle, re-use or relocate the building – even decades after its initial construction. If the building must be modified or relocated after a long time, detailing and sealing the bay-to-bay joins can be easily done, giving life once again to an old material but performing like a new membrane. The customer has the freedom to relocate and adapt the building modules after construction – truly contributing to circular economy. Another consideration when creating modular buildings is creating the structure using steel. Steelframed buildings are fast, cost-efficient methods of construction and have taken the market by storm in recent years. Contact Permaroof 01773 608839 www.permaroof.co.uk @PermaroofUK The buildings are manufactured to last utilising galvanised steel, which is one of the strongest materials used in the industry – with the added bonus of not burning in a fire or rotting and allowing moisture to sink through. As well as their strength, durability and how quickly they can be constructed, some steelframed buildings on the market are made from 60% recycled materials and fully recyclable when they come to the end of their life, again, fitting with the ideology of the circular economy. Conclusion While modular construction may not always be the right choice for every project, it is increasingly being considered as a potentially advantageous alternative to conventional building methodologies, meeting market demands as well as the challenges posed by sustainable building practices. And as the largest contributor of waste, construction is a key industry in moving towards a more sustainable model of re-use, recycling and zero waste. This is why it is so important that building product manufacturers work together with the modular sector to ensure the buildability and performance profiles of their products meet the requirements of modular buildings, bringing more flexibility to this growing trend and supporting circular construction practices. 42 TC MAY <strong>2021</strong>
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