Cold Storage & Controlled Atmosphere
High-Efficiency Thermal Envelopes, PUFF Insulated Bays & Cleanrooms
Engineered for Sector-Specific Structural Demands
Temperature-sensitive industries like dairy, pharmaceuticals, seafood, and horticulture require hermetically sealed structural envelopes that prevent thermal bridging, eliminate moisture condensation, and maintain strict temperatures between -40°C and +4°C with minimal energy loss.
Industry Challenges & Engineered Solutions
Severe Thermal Bridging & Energy Loss
Steel conduction through structural columns and roof purlins can lead to massive refrigeration power waste.
High-density polyamide and Teflon thermal breaks isolating internal steel frames from exterior envelopes.
Vapour Condensation & Ice Buildup
Humidity infiltration through panel joints creates frost buildup and structural corrosion.
Tongue & groove insulated sandwich panels with vapour barrier seals maintaining absolute airtightness.
Sub-Zero Structural Floor Frost Heave
Freezing sub-soil causes floor expansion and catastrophic structural slab cracking.
Engineered foundation airflow pipes and thermal insulation preventing sub-slab freezing.
Recommended Building Systems
Structural Frame
External PEB structural envelope supporting internal suspended PUFF ceiling panels.
Insulation Envelope
80mm to 150mm rigid PIR/PUFF panels with food-grade antimicrobial facing steel.
Airtight Hermetic Doors
Automated high-speed insulated sectional doors and air curtains at loading docks.
Key Engineering Considerations & Codes
- Vapour barrier continuity across wall-to-ceiling and wall-to-floor junctions
- High thermal contraction coefficient allowances in sub-zero steel members
- Heavy overhead refrigeration evaporator unit load suspensions on roof trusses
Standard Dimension Guidelines
Planning a Cold Storage & Controlled Atmosphere Facility?
Our industrial sector team will model your required clear heights, crane capacities, and bay spacing for an optimized proposal.
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