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Project focus: Ventilation Continued from page 30 “If you don’t get the right ventilation strategy early on, you’ll have a problem with cost – there is a big difference between an acoustic trickle slot vent and an over frame vent, which provides more air and higher DNEW sound reduction. It’s all about getting the right product for the right application. AW Louvers produced more than 200 Tunal Sus acoustic ventilators for use at the Vantage student accommodation “It’s also incredibly important that the ventilation specification reflects the sound reduction in the open, not closed, position because you only get ventilation in the open position. Performance levels in the closed position are academic and should not be accepted,” he added. Technical considerations AW Louvers’ Tunal Sus acoustic ventilators were glazed-in to the tilt-and-turn windows and interfaced with the curtain walling. Different thermal insulation locations within both were used to maintain the thermal line and required U-value. Rod controls were installed for students to open and close the vents as required. The 250/10 system normally provides ventilation of 16,000Ea per linear metre but the size of the student rooms necessitated this being reduced to 2,500Ea by inserting blocks in the vents to ensure accommodation was not over ventilated. The Tunal Sus system is a flagship, bespoke option from AW Louvers and comfortably met all technical requirements of The Vantage project, including the critical need for the vents to interface with double glazed units of different thicknesses, in this case both 37mm and 43mm. It is also a perfect choice for at-height applications, with proven weatherability and performance in positive/negative gusting wind conditions up to 12 storeys. In addition, project architect AXIS Architecture required the units to match perfectly with the building’s aluminium windows, requiring AW Louvers to supply the system in a D2525 Class 2 Akzo Nobel powder Steel Bronze Y221F colour and still meet tight delivery schedules. “It a very nice project in a prime location. The “The building looks great, AW Louvers delivered a good service, it was a good project” bronze coloured windows really stand out and our acoustic vents match perfectly and deliver the specified air flow,” said Wayne. “The primary objective of a trickle ventilator is to provide background ventilation. An acoustic trickle ventilator needs to provide background ventilation and acoustic performance, so always consider acoustic performance in the open position.” Quick delivery AW Louvers worked closely with Eire Facades, extracting technical information from drawings to design the Tunal Sus system and ensure all interfaces performed correctly. Throughout the project Wayne maintained constant dialogue with Eire Facades, having all the 200 or so colour-matched units ready for delivery within four weeks. A spokesman for Eire Facades said: “The Tunal Sus 250/10 units were straightforward and easy to fit and AW Louvers provided us with really good service and on-site support. “The company had a good knowledge of the system we were installing, a good technical background and the product quality is there. “The AW Louvers technical rep came to site and demonstrated how the acoustic ventilators should be installed, answered any queries promptly and turned the order around pretty fast; the powder coat matching can often take 4-6 weeks alone for some suppliers so to have the whole order available for delivery within four weeks was great. “The building looks great, AW Louvers delivered a good service, it was a good project.” The Vantage was developed with funding provided by Maslow Capital. It described the project as a ‘fantastic example’ of PBSA design delivered by a ‘highly credible’ team. Contact AW Louvers: 01684 274608 https://awlouvers.co.uk/ @AWLouvers 32 TI MAY <strong>2022</strong> PRACTICAL CONTENT FOR THE GLAZING INSTALLER & HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST
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