Project Profile - Oxclose Community School – Washington, Tyne & Wear, U.K |
Title of Project
Oxclose Community School
Description of Project
Design and Build contract for a Tensile Fabric Canopy covering a drop off / pick up area.
Where is it Located?
Washington, Tyne & Wear, U.K
What is unique about the structure and/or what technical difficulties were overcome to make it a reality ?
The canopy was built on a curved run, therefore accurate surveying after casting the holding down bolts was essent ial to ensure a good fit. The steel frame is also hot dip galvanised prior to painting.
How did the project achieve the client’s needs?
J & J. Carter Ltd acted as a specialist contractor to Kier Northern for Sunderland City Council. The new membrane has a design life of approximately 15 years and the steel frame in excess of 50 years.
We have built a sustainable membrane canopy. The PVC Polyester roof can be recycled at the Texyloop facility in Italy. The recycled PVC will be used to make products such as garden furniture or packaging.
Design : J & J. Carter Limited
Structural Engineer : Tony Hogg Design Ltd.
Project Manager : Robert Carter, J & J. Carter Limited
Installation : Ian Webb
Fabric Supplier : Verseidag Indutex GmbH.
Fabrication : J & J. Carter Limited
About J & J. Carter Limited.
The company is a leading purveyor of tensile fabric structures, fabric/frame structures and tented structures. It’s structures are used in hospitality, industry, retail, leisure, healthcare and events.
Established in 1988, it’s board of Directors are 4th and 5th generation tented structure builders, with two production facilities in the U.K and distributors also located in North America and Australia.
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