REHAU
has created a new no-nonsense brochure to introduce its innovative Thermally
Activated Building Structures (TABS) technology to architects and specifiers
looking for an environmentally-friendly heating and cooling system solution.
TABS
is a unique innovation which uses the large thermal mass of concrete in a
building’s structure to adjust the environment inside the building throughout
the day. It does this by running heated or chilled water through a network of
PE-Xa pipes embedded within the concrete slabs.
While
the ground-breaking system has been used extensively in Europe and South
Africa, it is not yet widely known in the UK.
Understanding
that many of the industry professionals looking at TABS as a possible heating
and cooling system for their next project will not be familiar with the
technology, REHAU has redesigned its brochure to give a more simple, concise
overview of the system and its
benefits.
The
brochure includes an introduction to TABS, an explanation of how the radiant
heating and cooling works and suggested applications. There is also a breakdown
of the key benefits of TABS, such as its low operating costs (TABS can be used
with renewable heat sources as it can be run using lower flow rate
temperatures), quick and easy installation and reduced maintenance
requirements.
In
addition, the handy guide features case studies from across the UK, where TABS
has been successfully used, and advice on the different types of installation
possible. These are; in-site concrete slabs, precast concrete planks and
pre-fabricated mesh.
The
brochure also details REHAU’s compression joint system, which is used to join
the lengths of PE-Xa pipework together before it is encased in concrete. To
date 750 million joints have been manufactured.
Drew
Clough, Product Manager, Building Solutions at REHAU said: “Architects,
specifiers and contractors are increasingly looking for cleaner, greener ways
to provide heating and cooling to their new build schemes and TABS is a great
solution as it is sustainable and creates a healthier, more comfortable
environment for the end user. To ensure we get that message across to
prospective customers, we have revised our literature for TABS to make it easy
to digest so people can see right away if its right for them.”
