The marine location of the project meant we used enhanced specification roof and wall cladding from Kingspan. Doing this has prolonged the design life of the building fabric to 30 years.

1. September 2015 B&M Retail Distribution Speke, Liverpool 1
Location
Speke, Liverpool
Wall Products
Micro-Rib, Curvewall
Roof Products
Trapezoidal Roof RW
Trapezoidal DLTR
Finishes
Anthracite,
Goosewing Grey
Fabrications
Preformed Corners
Top Hats
B&M Retail Distribution

2. September 2015 B&M Retail Distribution Speke, Liverpool 2
The marine location of the project meant
we used enhanced specification roof and
wall cladding from Kingspan. Doing this has
prolonged the design life of the building fabric
to 30 years.
F K Facades

3. September 2015 B&M Retail Distribution Speke, Liverpool 3
Design Aspirations
This 500,000sq ft distribution facility
at Liverpool International Business
Park in Speke was designed by
architects DLA Architecture.
Discount retailer B&M Retail required
a clean and modern space to supply
its fast growing network of 400 high
street and out-of-town stores across
the UK.

4. September 2015 B&M Retail Distribution Speke, Liverpool 4
Technological
Challenges
Kingspan’s technical team were given
the challenge of creating a building
envelope which would achieve
design air permeability of 50mᶟ/m²/
hr @50Pa. After close collaboration
with DLA Architecture, a solution to
this technological issue was achieved.
The project was constructed in
accordance with the strictest
adherence to building component
standards, aiding sustainability
measures and creating a building
which is ecological and efficient.
Technical
Support

5. September 2015 B&M Retail Distribution Speke, Liverpool 5
Energy Efficiency
A key specification for this project
was to install panels which improved
thermal performance beyond
the basic building regulations
requirement, so that the occupier
would see future economies
in heating design and energy
consumption.
The Curvewall, Micro-Rib and
Trapezoidal Roof panels used all
achieve a A+ BREEAM rating, aiding
high levels of energy performance
and creating a truly sustainable
building.
Energy

6. September 2015 B&M Retail Distribution Speke, Liverpool 6
Superior
Architectural
Solutions
Since energy efficiency was an
important requirement for this
project, the fabrications used to
provide the final touches to the
building envelope also needed to be
energy efficient.
Preformed corners provide
smooth panel joints for a superior
architectural finish, whilst
maintaining insulation continuity
with the wall panels.
Energy

7. September 2015 B&M Retail Distribution Speke, Liverpool 7
Speedy Construction
The arrangement of panels in this
building envelope enabled the project
to be constructed in just 34 weeks.
FK Facades, the installer contracted
for the project, was able to quickly
achieve a highly insulated building
envelope by installing a range of
products from Kingspan Insulated
Panels.
Trapezoidal Wall panels in Kingspan
XL Forté, Goosewing Grey were
combined with Mini-Micro and
Curvewall wall panel systems in
Kingspan Spectrum Jet, Grey Rock
and Silver, which gave the building
a clean and modern aesthetic. This
was complemented by the use of
Topdek roof deck, in IKO Armourplan
Mid Grey PVC, for the roof.
Speed

8. September 2015 B&M Retail Distribution Speke, Liverpool 8
Aesthetically
Intriguing
Kingspan Trapezoidal DLTR offers
excellent light transmission which
can be up to 65% when new, with
minimal deterioration over time. A
high degree of colour fastness means
the product will not discolour over a
guaranteed period.
On the Qube building, Kingspan
Trazezoidal DLTR is integrated
between the Trazpezoidal roof panels,
allowing a gush of natural daylight to
pour into the building.
Aesthetics

9. September 2015 B&M Retail Distribution Speke, Liverpool 9
Future Proofed
Kingspan Top Hats are manufactured
from high quality steel and
aluminium to provide a long-lasting
and durable solution for buildings.
Kingspan’s technical team work
closely with the sub contractor to
ensure that all necessary vertical top
hat cladding supports, closures,
sealants and fillers are supplied and
fitted as required.
Resilliance

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quicum ioca seria, ut dicitur, quicum
arcana.
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