When Platinum Roofing was involved in the building of the government-funded Wondai Hospital, 240 km north-west of Brisbane, they arrived at an inspired solution to manage heat.
With summer temperatures hovering around 40°C, the company wanted a product that offered an alternative to traditional chipboard panels under the roofline and eaves but also had to provide screening as well as ventilation.
John Walsh, project manager of Platinum Roofing, said that the company was pleased with the decision of Sankey Louvamesh, a galvanised steel mesh designed for use as a sunscreen, privacy screen, wind break and in glare reduction.
According to Platinum Roofing, Sankey Louvamesh is an suitable alternative because of its strength, appealing aesthetics and ease of installation. It can also be bent giving greater flexibility in design and it also provides maximum shading without impeding airflow.
Sankey Australia is working with Platinum Roofing and the Queensland government on future projects that will use Sankey's expanded metal products and their Smartflo Guttering range.
