Schöck Isokorb for all three
phases of Manchester’s Adelphi
Wharf
M
anchester is a city rich in balcony construction. Whereas the type KS
architectural styles and is suiitable for cantilevered steel balconies
proud of its industrial and canopies. Both types transfer negative
heritage. Something moments and positive shear forces and block
that is reflected in the design at Adelphi the outflow of heat by means of a high-
Wharf. A high-end development by Fortis, quality polystyrene insulation core.
being delivered over three stages in Salford,
alongside the River Irwell. It is within The Schöck Isokorb types K and KS units
easy reach of both the city centre and guarantee totally verifiable performance
MediaCityUK at Salford Quays. standards, meet full compliance with the
When
complete it will offer a mix of over 500 accentuating the many recessed balconies relevant UK building regulations and offer
townhouses, studios, one, two and three on the development. BBA Certification and LABC Registration.
bedroom apartments. are also steel balconies connected to the In addition, the Schöck Isokorb range
concrete frame also offers a modular product for steel-
In addition, there
To reflect its heritage and Salford’s
to-steel applications – and there is even a
expansion as a contemporary academic and Any risk of thermal bridging must be maintenance free alternative to wrapped
creative centre, the architectural approach minimised and to counter any such parapets.
to Adelphi Wharf combines solidarity and problems, the widely used Schöck Isokorb playfulness. The lower levels feature stout types K and KS structural thermal breaks For a free copy of the Schöck Thermal
blue engineering brick, contrasting with the are incorporated. The type K with Bridging Guide and / or the Thermal
reactive colour-change panels of the upper compression module HTE-Compact and 80 Bridging Solutions brochure – contact
levels. As the observer’s position changes, mm insulation thickness, is a load bearing the company on 01865 290 890 or visit
these vary visually in tone and colour, thermal break element for free cantilevered www.schoeck.co.uk
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