REHAU launches new brochure for TABS

Sustainability Wed, May 2, 2018 9:18 AM

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.”

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