Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How are the façade frames connected
to the main structure?
A. A range of connection methods are available for
steel, concrete and timber frames, refer to the Design Guide. Where
required, project specific solutions are designed.
Q. Do Kingspan install the Architectural
Façade Carrier System?
A. No. Site installation is through a national
network of specialist Approved Installers across the UK and
Ireland.
The Approved Installer is qualified to tender, supply and build any
of the Kingspan Architectural Façade Carrier Systems in the
Design Guide.
External brickwork, blockwork or masonry and internal linings are
built / installed by specialist trade contractors.
Q. How many panels can be installed in a
day?
A. Average 45 mins per façade frame panel
assembly for 2 people utilising mechanical handling equipment,
assuming good access to work site.
Q. What are the delivery lead times?
A. Typically 8-12 weeks from finalised details and
placement of order, depending on size and complexity.
Q. What sign-off and site supervision is offered
by Kingspan?
A. A Kingspan Off-Site Project Manager will visit
site to support the Approved Installer compliance with approved
construction details.
Q. Who manages multiple façade requirements
and more than one contractor?
A. The Approved Installer is responsible for site
installation of Kingspan Off-Site façade frame assemblies,
external finishes and all other specific elements under their
contract, eg. windows, doors, etc...
This avoids split responsibility on projects with multiple
façade finishes.
Q. Who buys the product?
A. Only an Approved Installer can purchase and
install the full off-site façade system.
Q. Who is responsible for handling, lifting and
fixing façade panels / assemblies into buildings?
A. The Approved Installer is responsible for all
handling and fixing of façade panels / assemblies.
Q. Who handles contractual issues between
interface of panel and façade finish when work is
subcontracted?
A. The Approved Installer will act as primary
sub-contractor and will sub-contract out specific façade
finishes through specialist constructors within their
package.
This provides the Approved Installer with single contractual
responsibility for any interfaces / junctions on finishes.
