The practical considerations concern the ordering, handling and manufacture of Masonite products and the restrictions imposed by panel sizes with regards to transport and handling. These are important considerations to be made prior to specifying off-site manufacture and site erection.
Description of Products: Masonite, Paneline, Panelvent, Warmcel
Descriptions of all the following products are available from http://www.excelfibre.com:
Warmcel Super insulation pamphlet
Soundcel Acoustic insulation pamphlet
Tradis Insulated Structures pamphlet
Warmcel Agrement Certificate No. 94/3027
Ordering and Delivery:
Delivery in the U.K. is generally by articulated wagons.
Deliveries may take 1-2 weeks from the date of order to be landed at the docks in Hull.
A delivery charge is made for beams.
A stock of panelvent and paneline is kept in Hull and also some select Builders Merchants may stock these items.
Delivery will generally be within 7 days.
It is imperative therefore that Masonite Beams are accurately quantified and ordered for each project.
Storage:
Masonite beams are delivered in stud lengths of 2.4, 5, 5.5, and beam lengths of 6.3, 7.5, 8.9, 9.9 or 12 meters. These are bundled in packs that require lifting by forklift.
Beams may be manhandled individually.
Weights can vary from 3kg/m to 7kg/m depending on size.
They require protection from rain and should be stored on skids off the floor to allow further movement if required.
Panelvent is delivered in packs of 60
Paneline is delivered in packs of 70
These sheets may be stacked horizontally and maneuvered by forklift.
Transport:
Panels for erection may be manufacture in lengths up to the 12m masonite length that is available
The width of the panel is restricted by the carrier and is generally in the region of 2.4 to 2.6m
Consideration needs to be made in the transport of panels dependant on the erection sequence and sizes.
Loading is usually undertaken by a forklift.
Off-loading is usually undertaken by crane
Craneage:
Panels are normally lifted direct from the delivery wagon to their point of location.
Lifting eyes are located in the panels to suit either walls or inclined roof panels.
Slings may also be used to lift panels through apertures such as doors and windows.
Panels may weigh up to ¾ tonne when filled with insulation depending on the size of the panel.
The size of the crane will depend on the weight and reach required on site as well as access.
Health & Safety:
Health & Safety requirements under the CDM Regulations will have to be met and will need to include:
Correct training in the usage of Woodworking Tools to meet the current regulations.
Health and Safety Policy.
Method Statements on panel construction and erection
Risk Assessment for panel construction and erection
Supply of Agrement Certificates for the Health & Safety File
Supply of Technical Information for Health and Safety File
Supply of panel construction drawings for Health and Safety File.