When mining and road construction machinery specialist Wirtgen Group developed plans to build a brand new, state of the art facility in Perth, Western Australia they set a very high standard in terms of design, function and aesthetics. From the outset, Wirtgen were determined that
the new building should demonstrate a strong and convincing local presence. Not only did the new structure need to function really well, but it also needed to look good and be a showcase for their superior technology and precise, high-quality services and engineering facilities.

They also knew that in the harsh climate of Western Australia, they needed a building that would perform at a very high level in four key areas:
• Thermal performance durability – with excellent building longevity
• Have impeccable fire performance characteristics
• Be efficient to construct and commission
• With maximum design flexibility.

KINGSPAN PRODUCTS MORE THAN MET THE MARK

Products proposed for the Wirtgen project by Kingspan Insulated Panels more than met the mark in those key areas. They all came from Kingspan’s specialist range of insulated roof and wall panels and unique Kingspan insulated gutters. For the complete building envelope, Kingspan Trapezoidal KS1000RW roof panels were selected, along with Kingspan Architectural Wall KS1000MM Mini Micro and KS1100CS Controlled Environment panel systems. But it was the integrated Kingspan pre-fabricated, membrane insulated gutters that were the crowning glory.

Working with a sophisticated syphonic drainage system, Perth based firm T&Z Architects encouraged Wirtgen to cap off the range of high performing building products with seamless and integrated Kingspan insulated gutters. T&Z recognised that Kingspan’s insulated gutters were not only ideal for boundary and valley applications – but they ensured longevity, thermal performance and would contribute to the overall neat and functional aesthetics of the building.

The T&Z project architect commented, “When we saw the design called for a syphonic drainage system, we realised we needed a guttering system that was able to meet more stringent requirements. Kingspan’s integrated and insulated gutter system works really well with syphonic drainage and we knew it was the product to recommend.”

He went on to say, “With no exposed materials and continuous insulation under the roof where there is often a level of thermal shortage, Kingspan’s insulated guttering, roof and wall panel system working together as a whole, has more than met the standards for longevity, thermal and fire  performance demanded by Wirtgen.”

A SHOWPIECE FOR WIRTGEN AUSTRALIA

Looking at the finished result and the overall aesthetics of the facility, Kingspan’s integrated roof, wall and guttering system has helped to create a showpiece for Wirtgen Group’s range of technologies, sophisticated machinery and high quality services.

Kingspan Commercial Director, Nick Drummond supported this, saying: “What really worked for the architects and the client was the holistic nature of the solution. The roof and wall panels, with the insulated gutters are all integrated. They form a total building envelope that not only looks good, but also performs exceptionally well. All the products for the building envelope were sourced from Kingspan as one supplier and are all backed up by a single Kingspan warranty. That’s often an important factor on a project of this high standard.”