Roof Spandrel Panel

Roof junctions with potential sound transmission path indicated by arrows.

Roof spandrel panel.

Delivered as part of the trussed rafter package spandrel panels are pre assembled structural panels used as a separating wall or as an external gable roof panel. Spandrel panels are used in roof construction to separate spaces under the roof or to be used as the gable end of a roof. The robust detail certification scheme is for separating walls and floors in new build houses and bungalows. While the second design is a 6 corrugated type spandrel without vents.

There are two types of spandrel panel party wall panels and gable panels. An excellent alternative to traditional gable ends and a perfect solution for separating walls within the roof space these panels offer a cost effective and time saving alternative to masonry walls. To illustrate the first design is a 4 ribbed spandrel with vents drilled on them. This replaces the need for conventional masonry construction whilst offering excellent performance in both sound and fire ratings when manufactured to.

Dte party wall panels generally consist of a 47 x 72mm timber frame and clad both sides with 15mm fermacell. Different kinds of spandrel. Spandrel panels are structural timber panels clad with osb board and plasterboard or ply to form the gable end or party wall of a property providing a fully compliant dividing or gable wall. The spandrel system.

They consist of a non structural panel which replaces the internal blockwork of a gable end and or party wall. Manufactured to the same roof profile as the trussed rafters they are designed to meet the customer s specific project needs and so can offer great flexibility in terms of. They conform to robust details. On our product catalog it can have any number of length with two possible widths 4 and 6.

The details for this are provided in appendix a1 of the robust details handbook as indicated below. An alternative option for loadbearing masonry construction where there is no room in roof is the use of a spandrel panel. They are designed to fit below the roof covering to allow for fire stopping anchored to the blockwork below and can be braced using standard 22 x 100mm stability bracing already in place for the roof trusses. Spandrels can be manufactured as a simple frame with osb sheathing on the outer face or clad with 1 or 2 sheets of plasterboard to create fire.

A spandrel panel replaces the internal party wall masonry within the roof between units. Spandrel panels are pre assembled structural panels used as a separating wall or as a external gable roof panel. Spandrel panels are engineered timber frame panels designed to fit the roof profile of trussed rafters. Spandrel panels are used to replace the need for a masonry wall.

Timber fire break party wall with the spandrels being erected at the same time as the roof allowing the entire roof structure to be completed in one operation and avoiding the need for scaffolding through the roof and return visit for the bricklayers to. They are used as a quicker simpler solution to replace traditional blockwork walls in the roof.