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Flexiscreen vs. Traditional Methods: A Comprehensive Comparison
When selecting a temporary building screen solution, project managers must consider cost, effectiveness, security, and durability. Traditional methods such as scaffold sheeting, polythene sheeting, plywood hoarding, tarpaulin covers and modular panel systems have been widely used, but Flexiscreen offers a superior alternative. As a dust screen designed to provide a dust tight seal, Flexiscreen stands out for its ability to act as a screen used to contain dust effectively. Unlike traditional solutions, it serves as a reliable building and dust screen, providing optimal performance for construction and industrial projects. This analysis explores how Flexiscreen compares to these traditional methods, especially in terms of ease of installation and versatility, including its temporary floor-to-ceiling applications.
Cost-Effectiveness and Budget Control
One of the most significant factors in any project is cost. Flexiscreen proves to be a more cost-effective solution, particularly for long term projects. Traditional scaffold sheeting often incurs extra hire costs for supporting scaffold structures, especially if a project extends beyond its initial timeline. These unforeseen expenses can cause budget overruns.
Other traditional methods also come with hidden costs. Plywood hoarding requires ongoing maintenance, while modular panel systems involve high initial investment. In contrast, Flexiscreen offers clear, upfront costs, ensuring financial predictability.
Additionally, Flexiscreen boasts effortless installation, meeting the project’s specifications without the need for extensive setup or additional structures. With installation and extension works within budget-friendly parameters, Flexiscreen is adaptable to phased openings and can be re-manufactured and reinstalled. Its durable design makes it a reliable and cost-effective choice for both short- and long-term projects.
Comparison with Other Traditional Methods
Each traditional method presents limitations:
- Scaffold Sheeting – Requires ongoing rental costs and does not form a dust-tight seal.
- Polythene Sheeting – A low-cost option but lacks durability and effective sealing.
- Plywood Hoarding – Provides good security but takes up significant space and is not adaptable.
- Tarpaulin Covers – Versatile but prone to wear and tear, offering limited dust containment.
- Modular Panel Systems – More structured than sheeting but still require significant space and setup time.
Flexiscreen overcomes the drawbacks of these traditional methods by offering durability, flexibility, and effective sealing in a cost-efficient manner. Unlike the space of traditional screens, Flexiscreen is particularly well-suited for warehouse environments, providing an adaptable solution that fits within the existing building structure without compromising on performance or budget.
Superior Dust Containment
Containing dust and debris is critical for maintaining a clean and safe working environment. Traditional scaffold sheeting relies on eyelets and panels, leaving gaps that allow dust to escape. Similarly, polythene sheeting and tarpaulin covers lack the structural integrity to provide a complete dust barrier.
Flexiscreen employs a unique V-overlap system, achieving a dust tight seal that is over 99% effective. Designed to contain dust during construction, it provides a robust barrier where traditional methods fall short. Unlike plywood hoarding, which cannot adapt to uneven surfaces, Flexiscreen is custom-manufactured with strategically placed joins that tightly seal around existing services and penetrations, such as tight seals around ducts, steel work and ceiling, and pipe fittings. This ensures complete containment, even in complex environments like production lines where it’s crucial to screen off production line activities from other areas.
Optimised Floor Space Utilisation
Space constraints can present challenges on construction sites. Traditional scaffold sheeting relies on a scaffold tower for support, occupying substantial floor space. Plywood hoarding and modular panels also take up valuable space, limiting the working area.
In contrast, Flexiscreen’s innovative design minimises space usage, taking up only a few millimetres of space. This makes it an ideal choice for projects in warehouse environments or confined spaces, where maximising the available floor area is critical. Even in areas with high foot traffic or high wind conditions, Flexiscreen remains stable and effective, providing a reliable layer of dust containment without compromising performance or workspace.
Enhanced Security and Access Control
Maintaining a secure worksite is crucial. Traditional scaffold sheeting and tarpaulin covers provide minimal security, leaving sites vulnerable to unauthorised access. While plywood hoarding offers better security, it lacks flexibility for temporary installations.
Flexiscreen integrates built-in security features, including digi-lock pedestrian doors with push-pad fire exits and large access curtain doors that can only be unlocked from within. These features are reinforced with metal components, ensuring strength and durability. Designed with input from structural engineers, Flexiscreen provides superior control over site access, ensuring compliance with construction design management regulations and enhancing overall site safety.
Withstanding Air Pressure and Environmental Factors
Large buildings with external doors and openings are prone to internal air pressure fluctuations. Traditional scaffold sheeting, tarpaulin covers, and polythene sheeting lack the structural integrity to withstand significant air pressure variations, leading to potential instability and failure.
Flexiscreen incorporates structural joints and wind load straps, which enable it to handle internal air pressure more effectively. Designed to be damage resistant, Flexiscreen can withstand high wind conditions and pressure variations, ensuring stable performance. For projects involving large openings and high-pressure environments, wind load straps can be added, with structural wind load calculations provided. Additionally, a specialised coating further reinforces its resilience, enhancing its ability to endure environmental factors while maintaining a secure barrier.
Wind load straps can be structurally calculated to make Flexiscreen particularly robust in remote areas, or areas prone to inclement weather. The structural calculations ensure the screen withstands the pressures that high winds can produce.
Why Flexiscreen is the Superior Choice
When compared to traditional methods such as scaffold sheeting, polythene sheeting, plywood hoarding, tarpaulin covers, brick-and-mortar partitioning, and modular panel systems, Flexiscreen offers clear advantages in cost-effectiveness, dust tight seal, space optimisation, security, and durable performance. Its ability to provide a secure, adaptable, and tightly sealed enclosure makes it the ideal solution for modern construction and industrial projects.
For those seeking a robust, efficient, and long-term solution, Flexiscreen is undoubtedly the better choice over traditional temporary screening methods.