Engineered temporary weather protection screens and dust partitions
Designed to accelerate and de-risk your construction programme, Flexiscreen planned weathering screen and dust partitions are crucial to the success of your mission critical projects
Flexiscreen is a structurally designed, engineered and tested, tensioned fabric construction screen solution that has been proven to accelerate programmes. It provides envelope weather protection and dust control, and is custom-designed to suit the requirements of the project building.
Thermal insulation for temperature control allows slab pours and interior fit-outs to proceed in all weather conditions. During phased handovers, Flexiscreen can be installed internally to shield clean rooms and live operational facilities from dusty processes. Sound reducing properties can be highly effective for reducing noise transmission in the local environment.
The simple and quick installation saves valuable time on project timelines. Screens can be relocated to new areas as the build program develops. An adaptable solution, the screens can also be reconfigured or extended. This flexibility makes it particularly cost-effective for multi-phase projects.
Temporary Weathering Screen
Temporary Weathering Screen
Enable fit out works to commence early
Planning for Flexiscreen weathering screens ensures the build programme is independent of weather, reducing the critical path by weeks or months. Weather delays can push build programmes behind, Flexiscreen is designed to mitigate this from the outset.
The screens can be put up prior to cladding installation to allow internal fit out works to proceed regardless of whether cladding installation is ready or not. Protecting your build programme, employees, materials and equipment from adverse weather, Flexiscreen ensures both safety and efficiency.
“This means that the programme is no longer weather dependant on two critical path items – the slab pour and the cladding installation.”
Temporary Dust Partition
Temporary Dust Partition
Protect live or early access areas and enable phased handovers
Flexiscreen enables early fit-out works through a temporary dust and weather-tight seal before cladding and allows for internal phased handovers for early operations.
Segregating dusty internal works from areas ready for fit out works and equipment installations, it allows for early handover of clean rooms. The dust control partition ensures clients live operational facilities are protected from ongoing internal works.
“This dust screen is invaluable. It keeps the completed area totally clean allowing us to concentrate on the rest of the build.”
FAQs
How is Flexiscreen installed?
Flexiscreen for weathering is installed off the existing deck – prior to mesh and concrete pour – and fixed to the main portal. As we install on the inside, the cladding can be installed from the outside as usual to meet programme schedules.
Internal dust partition walls are typically hung from existing steelwork, with no additional support framework required.
Flexiscreen is hung using s-hooks, tensioned to ensure it is taut, and then battened to the floor. Multiple fixing methods are available and can be customised to suit the project building and phases e.g. a specific design element in a slightly unusual building can be accommodated for and weighted floor fixing solutions are also available.
Why choose Flexiscreen?
The Flexiscreen weathering screen and dust partition solution streamlines processes and maintains timelines, contributing to the efficiency and success of your construction project;
- Bespoke engineered – structural calculations for wind loading / air pressures
- 99% seal – the highest level of seal for weather and dust
- Fitted internally – ensures facade can be fully installed before removal of screen
- Fits around protrusions – neat fitting around protrusions to maintain seal
- Save space – no scaffolding required, hung from existing deck
- Safe – durable and robust fire rated material
How does Flexiscreen compare to scaffold sheeting?
Robust, safe and durable, Flexiscreen has a 99% dust/weather tight seal, the highest level of seal available on the market. Whilst scaffold sheeting offers an effective 80% seal, it is highly susceptible to damage from wind and air pressure, and is very easily breached.
Structurally calculated, Flexisceen’s wind load straps ensure the screen remains taut and maintains its weather/dust seal. Screens can be angled if required, and protrusions do not stand in the way. Flexiscreen ensures superior containment, safety, and durability throughout the duration of the project.
Is Flexiscreen material fire-rated?
We have a range of base fabrics (with various coatings) to meet your project requirements. The FR650-2 material meets fire-rating standards and is more commonly supplied globally to comply with regional fire codes (BS 7837, California T 19, DIN 4102: B1, NFP 92507: M2, NFPA 701 Test 2, EN 13501-1: B-s1-d0).
*Please contact us and we can advise on the best material to use to meet your project requirements.
Where are your installation teams based?
We have worked in many varied locations across the globe and are used to fast-turnaround and high pressure construction projects globally.
We have 40 install crews based in the UK, EU and USA and our 200+ experienced and knowledgable team are on hand to assist you in accelerating your mission critical programme.
Technical Specifications
| Material composite: | Main product is polyester reinforced fire-retardant fabric with PVC coatings. We also supply a non-combustible woven glass fabric with PU coating* |
| Material weight: | between 175gsm-840gsm |
| Tensile strength: | between 800N-3400N / 50mm |
| Tear strength: | between 250N-850N |
| Material fire rating examples: | BS 5867:2008 Part 2 Type A & B, Warrington Certifire TS62 & TS63, EN13501-1 A2-s1-do, EN13501-1 Bs-1-d0, EN13501-1 Cs-2-d0 (subject to material specification, all fire ratings supplied at quote stage) |
| Operating temperature: | between -40 / +70 degree centigrade (dependent on fabric type) |
| Sound reduction: | between 11dB – 13dB |
| Thermal resistance: | between 5.40 – 5.68 W/m2K |
Why work with Westgate Global
Your mission critical partner
Specialist subcontractors on mission critical projects delivering a consistent experience globally
Years of experience
Delivering customised screening and partitioning solutions for over 45 years
Committed to compliance
Working across the globe, our solutions and teams are fully compliant for your project location
Delivering projects globally
We operate from England, UK with offices in Germany and the USA with a 200+ strong team
Project management experts
Reliable consultative expertise and resource to meet your programme schedules
We work better together
We are your team and work together to ensure peace of mind anywhere in the world
Why work with Westgate Global
Your mission critical partner
Specialist subcontractors on mission critical projects delivering a consistent experience globally
Years of
experience
Delivering customised screening and partitioning solutions for over 45 years
Committed to compliance
Working across the globe, our solutions and teams are fully compliant for your project location
Delivering projects globally
We operate from England, UK with offices in Germany and the USA with a 200+ strong team
Project management experts
Reliable consultative expertise and resource to meet your programme schedules
We work
better
together
We are your team and work together to ensure peace of mind anywhere in the world
Related projects
Precision weather protection and dust control during extension project and phased handover
A global automotive OEM were undergoing an EV plant redevelopment. They needed to close off the end of the building to protect fit-out and MEP installations. As they completed parts of the build, they needed to hand areas back to the client to start installing the cleanrooms, so strict dust and weather control it was imperative.
Engineered weathering screen to maintain consistent temperature for concrete pour
A data centre build in North Sweden close to the arctic circle was challenged with weather and freezing temperatures during the winter months. It was imperative that the build programme was not stalled by cooling temperatures. Flexiscreen enabled the contractors to maintain a consistent temperature for the duration of the concrete pour and curing.
Segregate new production line during commissioning from construction dust
We installed Flexiscreen at a global automotive OEM’s battery plant. The customised screen allowed the concrete slab to be poured underneath the partition, saving significant time in the programme. After the concrete slab had cured, installers returned to fix it to the floor. The screen regulated temperature in the Early Access area and protect the production line from dust.