In a time when energy conservation is becoming more of a priority in many aspects of our world, the design of buildings comes under the spotlight. There is an array of possibilities to enable buildings to be more energy efficient, without compromising the quality of the occupant’s environment. AxiAL is a key solution to decreasing the heating energy lost through a building’s walls, benefiting the environment and reducing energy costs.
AxiAL is the new generation of spacer system, combining the principles of its predecessor AshGrid™ with those of a ventilated façade. It creates a structural cavity which allows the incorporation of insulation to the external walls, thus enabling the building fabric to breathe, preventing interstitial condensation and structural decay.
Whilst considering the necessity for the building envelope to provide lower U-Values, Ash & Lacy developed the stainless-steel Axial System (AXR). Having just 10% of the thermal conductivity value of Aluminium, AXR immediately highlights energy loss reduction benefits. In comparison to other systems available on the market, the AxiAL systems are far simpler, with no requirement to assemble any additional components such as supporting plates and thermal pads on site – accelerating the construction process.
Ash & Lacy are currently working on a large scheme with one of Britain’s major house builders on a new development in London; Linton Fuels for Taylor Wimpey. AXR was specified due to its thermal benefits, structural performance and certified non-combustibility. AXR Systems allow for a reduction in the depth of the external wall cavity, allowing designers to maximise the internal footprint of a building, which is vital in built up areas with restricted land availability and tower blocks.
With Brexit uncertainty looming over us, questions lie around the extent to which the secondary sector of manufacturing processes will be outsourced from Britain. We are proud that our Axial system is designed and manufactured in the UK. For those wishing to be early adopters of Hackitt’s recommendation, Axial is the product of choice – quality, traceability, certified and non-combustible, all from a reliable supplier.