Insulated temporary buildings
Enhanced building performance is a key driver for any business. Even though energy costs have started to fall, they remain unpredictable as we head into winter. In this article, we cover how a temporary building can perform through winter and beyond, providing a safe, cost efficient and quick solution for extra on-site capacity.
About temporary buildings
While they are classed as “temporary”, these buildings are only temporary by name. They are robust, industrial strength structures that can stand the test of time. They can be in place for over 20 years and can be installed on virtually any ground surface. Most commonly, they are used for storage buildings, warehouse buildings, welfare facilities, workshops and valeting bays.
An insulated temporary building provides everything you would expect from a traditional “permanent building”, without the time and cost constraints of traditional construction. They are modular buildings, which means they can be installed in a matter of days, at short notice, without disruption on your site. They can be:
• Fully or partially insulated delivering U-Values as low as: 0.18 W/m²K
• Temperature controlled or refrigerated
• Custom designed to your exact requirements
• Rented over shorter periods to manage peak
Speed
Installed on-site in a matter of days
Durability
Built to last in excess of 20+ years
Flexibility
Completely bespoke and customiseable
Our insulated temporary buildings
As standard, we use a BALEXTHERM insulated wall panel, with 60mm insulated PIR foam. This provides Thermal a insulation of U [W/m2K] – 0.36. Different core thicknesses (80, 100, 120 mm) can be supplied depending on your requirements. However, 60mm is the most common option and provides a good balance between cost and insulation performance.
Our insulated temporary buildings combine an innovative blend of thermal insulation, robust construction, and patented technology, making them ideal solutions for industries where building performance matters.
Insulated thermo roof.
In addition to insulated wall panels, thermal performance can be further improved by different roofing solutions. A popular option uses a 3-layer thermally efficient insulation lining that has been patented by our manufacturing partner, Protan Elmark. It features a specialist aluminium layer that traps heat inside the building. An additional fastening system is used to cover the visible frames in the roof area. This prevents the formation of thermal bridges, improving thermal performance.
Inflatable roof
Another option is an inflatable roof, which combines two layers of robust PVC fabric with a wall mounted compressor system. The quiet and efficient system re-cycles the air from outside and inflates the roof. The fans capacity is 620m3/h. This forms an insulated air pocket between the two PVC layers. The pressure range of the air pocket can range between 0.1-0.5 mPa. The adopted pressure standard is 0.15 MPa, that’s equivalent to approximately 22 psi.
Anti-condensation Lining
An insulated or part-insulated temporary building will reduce the effects of condensation and maintain a safe and comfortable working environment. An additional interior anti-condensation lining can be installed or retrofitted to improve this even further. This material is fixed below the actual roof and protects the buildings contents from condensation. The lining is flame retardant and has a material thickness of 500 g/m2.
Hire an insulated building
If you are looking for a short-term temporary structure, you can hire a temporary building. This means you will benefit from additional space quickly without significant, up front expenditure. When you rent a temporary building, you can simply return the structure to us, after the rental period. Or, if you want to keep the building, we offer a purchase option during the rental period. We hold a number of temporary structures in stock at any time.
About Field and Lawn
Field and Lawn are expert, national modular, insulated building providers. We install a wide range of temporary building solutions from temporary warehouses, industrial canopies and workshops. We offer a full turnkey service, including design drawings as standard and complete project management, giving you a high quality, temporary building that will stand the test of time. In addition to insulated buildings, we also install a wide range of non-insulated, industrial structures.
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Field and Lawn are expert, national modular, insulated building providers. We install a wide range of temporary building solutions from temporary warehouses, industrial canopies and workshops. We offer a full turnkey service, including design drawings as standard and complete project management, giving you a high quality, temporary building that will stand the test of time. In addition to insulated buildings, we also install a wide range of non-insulated, industrial structures.
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