Doncaster College
Doncaster College is an iconic educational facility located in Yorkshire that boasts an impressive array of features. One of the most notable features of the college is the high-quality insulated cladding panels that were supplied by Eltherington.
Working closely with the architects and the design team at Airedale Glass, Eltherington was able to manufacture a wide range of composite panel designs that achieved the required thermal performances.
The rainscreen cladding that was supplied to Doncaster College achieved a class 1 surface spread of flame, making it extremely safe and secure. The insulated cladding panels used at the college were manufactured on Eltherington's advanced bonding line, which allowed for deeper panels that achieved a centre panel U value of 0.165 W/m2K. Double skin soffit panels, along with HCFC-free insulation, were used to give the soffit area higher thermal insulation values. Additionally, the insulated fascia panels incorporated a rain drip and ventilation area to the bottom of the fascia.
One of the major benefits of using Eltherington's bespoke manufacturing capabilities is that the rainscreen cladding was able to achieve the strict visual demands of the project. Moreover, the high levels of thermal performance provided by the cladding panels helped the building achieve the overall U value targets. Finally, Eltherington's ability to work with other suppliers ensured a seamless fit when the cladding was installed on-site, which is essential for vulnerable areas of the façade, such as the interface between the cladding and roofing elements.
