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Steel Frame Systems
Infill Oversail Loadbearing
 Steel Frame Systems
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All Ash & Lacy SFS solutions are designed to provide best-in-class durability and safety
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testing and accreditations. All systems offered by Ash & Lacy have the option to be site
assembled or factory assembled. SFS solutions have many advantages over traditional
methods of construction such as a lightweight frame and simple installation that
reduces overall build time and offers early weather protection.

We have provided engineering and SFS solutions to partners such as: Associated Architects,
Made Architects, Broadway Maylan, Galliford Try, Arup, Mott Macdonald.

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Design Capabilities
Ash & Lacy’s position within the construction industry is well-established,
due to our unrivalled design and engineering expertise. Alongside our
technical capabilities, we also boast outstanding product innovation that
ensures our solutions exceed all expectations.

Every member of our technical team has experience in a multitude of disciplines, which enables
us to design a solution that is both cost-efficient and allows for ease of construction on your
specification, ultimately reducing build times.

We take full advantage of digital programmes such as Revit & Tekla which enable us to
review and detail every characteristic of a building using 3D modelling. This allows us
to offer design solutions for infill, oversail and loadbearing in both site assembled
and factory assembled options. In addition, as a complete manufacturer of
through-wall solutions, we can design a building’s interior support and
external building envelope to suit.

Key Features
- Professional Indemnity cover up to £5M

- High-level standard of construction drawings and details

- 3D models issued at all design stages to comply with
BIM Level 2 co-ordination

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- Early engagement within the specification process
- Offer value engineering as standard
- Design capability for through-wall systems
including Façade systems

Design Capabilities
Innovation Built-In
Ash & Lacy has a reputation for innovation, realising products that leverage
technology, creating new opportunities and delivering competitive
advantage to our clients.

Synonymous with product innovation and high standards of engineering for over 140 years.
We manufacture an exciting range of products and systems for the construction industry
that includes a diverse range of engineered steel frame systems and engineered façade
and roofing systems tailored to the architectural sector, which is complemented by
a comprehensive range of fasteners, loadbearing components, and accessories.

Ash & Lacy has the benefit of manufacturing all elements of a through-wall
system right in the heart of the Midlands, logistically primed to service all
areas of the UK.

Support Rapid Dry Sustainability Adaptable Warranty Tested

Expert technical support throughout Easy installation allowing for a rapid Product specific embodied carbon Adaptable to a wide range of wall and 25 year system warranties available Tested to high levels of

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your project, to assist with technical dry envelope and reduced operative life cycle assessments certified flooring applications, reducing the need for complete peace of mind. structural and fire performance
evaluations and project specific time on site. to EN15804 available to help with for multiple complex interface details. by approved third parties.
detailing requirements. meeting sustainability targets.

Innovation Built-In
Infill Systems
System overview

The infill system is the most widely used Ash & Lacy SFS solution, which typically comprises of stud and track
components that are easily assembled into frames that infill between structural slabs and steelwork. This is
an economical option and allows for greater flexibility on your project.

Normally offset from the edge of the structure by 20mm, the Ash & Lacy steel frame infill system allows external
sheathing materials to be fixed over slab edges to provide a true and consistent façade line. Any differential
movement is accommodated using slotted head tracks.
A range of fixings, complimentary flashings, sealants, and other accessories are available on request.

Infill Options

Site assembled
All base & head tracks are supplied in 3m lengths, with all studs cut to length allowing for accurate site construction.

Factory assembled
The infill system will be designed to size and assembled in a factory-controlled environment.
All complete panels will then be delivered to site for installation.

Key Benefits
- Ease of installation
- Lighter than blockwork, reducing foundation mass and costs
- Compatible with reinforced concrete & hot rolled steel frames
- Compatible with traditional, pre-cast & tensioned slabs designs
- Rapid delivery to site from point of order

Infill Systems
Oversail Systems
System overview

The oversail system is typically installed outside the line of the structural frame using our highly engineered stud
and track system, connecting at each floor level. These fixed points are designed to accept the dead load of
the façade and glazing while allowing for differential movement in slotted connections.

This system is well suited to projects where the façade treatment needs to have movement joints reduced.
removed, or where the internal floor area needs to be maximised.
A range of fixings, complimentary flashings, sealants, and other accessories are available on request.

Oversail Options

Site assembled
All base & head tracks are supplied in 3m lengths, and all studs will be cut to length to allow for accurate site construction.

Factory assembled
The oversail system will be designed to size and assembled in our factory-controlled environment.
This complete panel will then be delivered to the site for installation.

Key Benefits
- Steel Frame Systems are 100% recyclable from the point of demolition
- Reduced storage areas required
- Easily adapted on site
- Can be installed in any weather conditions and provide early weather protection
- Design & engineering support through the feasibility, enquiry, and detailed design stages

Oversail Systems
Loadbearing Systems
System overview

Through our loadbearing system, structures of up to 15 storeys can be supported without the need for any primary
hot-rolled or reinforced concrete substrates. This lightweight construction method offers financial savings on
groundwork and footings and reduces the overall build program and onsite setup costs.

All loadbearing solutions are manufactured and assembled in our factory-controlled environment. As part of our service
offering, we provide fully a flexible design that allow for any non-loadbearing walls to be removed at any point of the
building’s lifecycle.
A range of fixings, complimentary flashings, sealants and other accessories are available on request.

Loadbearing options

Site assembled
All base & head tracks are supplied in 3m lengths, and all studs will be cut to length to allow for accurate site construction.

Factory assembled
The Load Bearing system will be designed to size and assembled in our factory-controlled environment.
This complete panel will then be delivered to the site for installation.

Key Benefits
- The system is suitable for structures of up to 15 storeys
- Light gauge steel frame is 100% recyclable from point of demolition
- Bolted connections over tech screws offering greater build strength stages
- Built around eight times faster
- Uses pre-engineered bolted connections
- Pre-sunk to offer a full flush finish ready for board application

Loadbearing Systems
Offsite Solutions in Practice
With targets, deadlines, efficiencies and cost-savings
dominating most specifications, it’s important
to understand all options and their benefits to
accurately choose the method of construction.

All SFS systems offered by Ash & Lacy are available in offsite
pre-panelised formats as well as stick-built.

Faster Greater Reduced Environmentally

Completion Flexibility Waste Sustainable
Projects can be delivered up to 50% faster than Buildings designed and delivered using modular With sustainability and efficiency targets being used Offsite construction doesn’t require as much heavy
traditional methods of construction. This is in methods of construction can be easily adapted, as a driving force within the construction industry, machinery and uses much less energy than traditional
part due to groundworks and foundations being whether that be: reduced in size, support internal modular methods of construction produce minimal methods of construction. In fact, switching to
completed at the same time your modules or reconfiguration, or relocated with ease if needed. waste which benefits a project’s budget and offsite construction has the potential to cut carbon

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panels are being manufactured offsite. the planet. emissions by 17-30% in the construction phase.
Emissions related to material deliveries are
significantly reduced, as fewer vehicles are required.

Assembly Options
Technical Support Services
We understand that every project brings its own unique set of challenges.
That’s why our team of in-house engineers and industry experts are here
to provide advice and design support throughout the specification
development process – from architectural stage all the way through
to completion on-site.

Ash & Lacy offer a wide range of support services tailored to meet your individual project
needs and early engagement often allows us to add even more value to your design.

Talk to us today if we can help you with:

U Value Calculations Building Regulations Advice

Wind Load Calculations Pull-out testing
Material Take-Off Calculations Revit / TEKLA modelling
Specification and Detailing NBS Specifications

Contact our support team on 0121 525 1444

or email sfs@ashandlacy.com

Technical Support Services

Testing and Accreditations Safety Accreditations Quality Accreditations

We take our responsibility as a manufacturer Structural Performance - SCI assessment EPD Certification ISO 9001
very seriously. But don’t take our word for it – SCI Assessed is an established quality mark that is awarded to testify Sustainability is now a key factor in the decisions we make and ISO9001 s defined as the international standard that specifies
all Ash & Lacy steel frame systems are that manufacturers’ technical data has been independently verified those of our partners. Through our EPD Certification, we are able to requirements for a quality management system. Organisations
tested and accredited to the latest industry by SCI. The scheme provides reliability for the performance evidence the lifecycle of our steel produts from before manufacture use the standard to demonstrate the ability to consistently
standards by notable third-party organisations data offered by suppliers particularly where, for example, to delivery onsite. An EPD is an objective report based on life cycle provide products and services that meet customer and
ensuring that all the critical components, namely the product is new or the performance values are based assessment (LCA). It is used to communicate information about regulatory requirements.
the potential environmental and human health impacts of a
the support systems, fixings and accessories are on testing or calculation methods outside the scope of
product. It states what a product is made of and how it impacts
included within the scope of assessment for established standards.
the environment across its entire life cycle, from raw material ISO 14001
added reassurance. extraction to disposal.
ISO 14001:2015 Specifies the requirements for an
Fire Resistance environmental management system that an organisation
We take pride in producing products to the
The BS 476 fire resistance test on a firewall CE Marking can use to enhance its environmental performance.
highest quality standards, and continue to
is a severe test of the stability, integrity
invest in more sustainable, environmentally- CE Marking demonstrates compliance with the
and insulation characteristics of a fire
friendly processes both in-house and appropriate manufacturing standard for a product.
separating wall. The furnace temperature
throughout our supply chains. Under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR), new
reaches approximately 1200 degrees
legal obligations have been placed on manufacturers,
C at the end of exposure and is
We’ve summarised the extent of our system testing and distributors and importers of construction products
accompanied by a high level
quality accreditations in this section for ease of reference. used within the EU to CE Mark their products where ISO 9001 ISO 14001
of radiant heat. You can find
they are covered by either a harmonised standard
further information regarding
or European Technical Assessment (ETA).
our testing on our website.

To access copies of our test reports or certificates,

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go online here at ashandlacy.com/testing-certifications/

Assured Safety & Compliance

Gateway Scheme, Liverpool 340a Clapham Road, London
Architect: Broadway Malyan Architect: Piper Whitlock

Main Contractor: SG Developer: Regal London

Installers: Keyclad Limited (Cladding) Installers: Buildtherm Services

Products: AxiAL / VariAL-CF2 (Perforated) / SFS Products: SFS / AxiAL / NaturAL-X / VariAL-CF2

The Project The Project

The £40 million gateway scheme in Liverpool’s Lime Previously a brownfield site (tool hire depot), the site has
Street features spectacular artwork commissioned been completely transformed into a vibrant mixed-
from local artist Anthony Brown, depicting some use, residential-led development, totalling 94,740 sq
of the forgotten stories of one of the city’s most ft and will deliver 62 one, two and three-bedroom
famous streets across 11 giant panels displayed apartments spread over nine floors. The project
above shops and restaurants, all supported by featured complex details such as large expanses
Ash & Lacy’s Steel Frame System. of glazing, cantilevered balconies and rooftop
garden spaces – all of which were supported
by Ash & Lacy’s steel frame system.

Case Study Case Study

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