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Green buildings can count on Danpal

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The way Danpal sees it, the planet is our neighborhood and just as we look after our communities, we also need to do what’s necessary to treat our environment with care. One way that we can support sustainable lifestyles every day is with green buildings. By doing this, we create a holistic bond between ourselves and nature.

Green buildings are one of the most effective ways of ensuring the long-term viability of Planet Earth, a vital mission for our society. Danpal is so dedicated to strengthening the connections between the natural world and the man-made world that we’ve pioneered the practice of daylighting architecture, which incorporates natural light into our buildings. Our systems are highly regarded for their high insulation properties and their mechanical resistance.

Danpal is a partner with both the Agency for Economic Development and Energy Control (ADEME) and the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS). Danpal is so committed to the concept of sustainability that maintenance of our products just requires the freshwater used for pressure washing and minimal detergent or soap. Green buildings can count on DanPal for the most innovative, environmentally friendly building materials on the market.

green buildingsAs an international company with a presence on other continents, we understand the connectional nature of our regions better than other companies with a more limited market. Developing building materials which support green buildings while maintaining the Danpal standard of excellence reflects our experience with the climate and weather patterns of different regions.

We design with the future in mind so that our structures will still be standing for generations to come. Creating products today that will take us safely and responsibly into tomorrow is a smart business practice that reinforces our Global Vision, Local Focus motto.

Planet Earth has been good to us. Green buildings are an important way that we can return the favor.

TIME AND LABOR ARE SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES

We tend to think of sustainability in terms of products. But our lifestyles are also a sustainability issue. Danpal doesn’t lose sight of the fact that labor is also an environmental concern. Just as shoppers are encouraged to “buy local” so that they are purchasing products that needed less transportation time to reach the market, Danpal’s façade, cladding, skylight, roofing and shading systems are manufactured so that they arrive at the site ready for installation.

Reducing on-site labor hours is an enormous time-saver for clients and it’s also popular for building sites that are located in open environments or under conditions which could be problematic.

SUSTAINABILITY IS MORE THAN A MOTTO, IT’S A WAY OF LIFE

Green building living has completely transformed the way we live and work. We strive to use products that promote the conservation of resources that are nonrenewable. This philosophy encourages all of us to lessen the impact on the environment that comes with the extraction, transportation, fabrication, processing, installation, and disposal of building materials. When we re-use and recycle, we advocate habits that make us responsible stewards of our planet.

Facades deliver superior function and appearance

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Take a good look at what’s going on outside a building. What do you notice? If you’re observing the exterior of a building during rain, you’ll see that the skies open up and pour rain down everything below.

There’s no shelter for the building. It’s the same with snow, which falls and lands and piles up on the roof of a building. Cold winds are merciless. A building has nowhere to escape from the wrath of the elements. Weather is a tough adversary and at first glance, a building seems to have no way to defend against the elements.

But even though a building is locked into its location, that doesn’t make it defenseless, as long as it’s equipped with a façade by Danpal. If you’re looking for a way to give your building more protection from the weather, Danpal is here to help.

facadesTHE FUNCTIONS OF FACADES

Facades are probably more well known for what they do to improve the appearance of a building, but in reality, they’re also performing a vital function. With a Danpal façade, you can be confident that your building has superior thermal insulation to provide energy efficiency and comfort for a building’s occupants.

Danpal facades also deliver wind load resistance, reinforcing the ability of a structure to withstand the elements. Our facades are easy to install, so you’re going to reap the benefits in time and cost that come with less on-site labor. Less on-site labor causes less disruption for the building occupants and less cost for the building’s owner.

FACADES ARE DESIGNED FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE

Danpal has a well-established history for designing and manufacturing products that lead the pack when it comes to innovative performance. Keeping the weather out of a building’s interior is one of our areas of expertise. That’s because our facades employ a double-click locking system for powerful impact resistance. When it comes to the other side of the weather spectrum, our facades offer co-extended UV protection. Rain, shine or snow, we’re the façade experts in the building industry.

FUNCTION PLUS ESTHETICS EQUAL DANPAL FACADES

We don’t always like the rain and the snow, but everyone agrees that daylight is one of nature’s best gifts! As pioneers in daylighting architecture, Danpal has perfected the art of utilizing natural light to enhance the appearance of a building. By hiding or integrating building elements with conventional glazing, the amount of light can be controlled so that it creates striking visual contrasts in the amount that you prefer.

Variable levels of light transmission are the way to design an appearance that will impress and amaze. Daylighting is a dynamic, exciting way to enhance a building with an esthetic feature that pleases everyone.

In addition to daylighting, Danpal also offers a dazzling palette of colors from which to choose. We have special effects, textures, and finishes that allow you to give your building exactly the right image. Danpal designs products that give buildings strength, beauty, and efficiency.

Cladding is a multi-faceted building addition

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Simply described, cladding is the application of a layer of building material that adds thermal insulation and resistance to the natural elements, and enhances the appearance of a structure. Cladding’s role is to prevent moisture from penetrating the building and damaging the interior of the structure. These qualities add to a building’s durability and esthetic appeal, and the experienced experts at Danpal can provide guidance in choosing the cladding that’s right for your building.

CHOOSING CLADDING FOR THERMAL INSULATION PROTECTION

Insulation creates a barrier between heat and cold. Thermal insulation is the process by which the transfer of heat between objects is reduced. While the flow of heat is inevitable when there is contact between objects with different temperatures, thermal insulation creates an area where thermal radiation is reflected rather than absorbed by the item which has the cooler temperature.

Clients have discovered why Danpal’s Ventilated Rainscreen System is so popular for building projects. Danpalon panels offer complete insulation protection in the form of double-notched, connector-bound sheets that are made from microcell polycarbonate. An air gap provides natural ventilation. The insulation stays dry thanks to convective motion. Preventing moisture also prevents mold from finding a cozy home in damp insulation.

CladdingCLADDING HELPS PROTECT BUILDINGS FROM WEATHER

We all know what to expect from weather as the seasons change. Winter brings cold, snow, ice and powerful winds. These elements can cause highways to close to traffic; schools cancel classes and activities; the news media issue warnings about what to do in case of frostbite. The rainy season might bring April showers and in turn, May flowers, but in the meantime, there’s a lot of moisture to deal with. Buildings have no way of escaping the weather and that puts them at risk for moisture managing to get inside a structure and causing leaks.

Leaks aren’t just the nuisance of a drip coming from the ceiling that will need to be repaired. They can cause serious damage to a building; if a leak isn’t tended to, it can lead, in a worst-case scenario, to structural collapse. But what about the leaks that aren’t detected? When moisture gets into the insulation of a building, health risks to the occupants become a concern. If a person suffers from allergies or asthma, the presence of mold can make those conditions worse. Cladding is a recommended way to block leaks before they get a chance to start.

CLADDING DRESSES UP A BUILDING’S APPEARANCE

Cladding is a building’s wardrobe and, just as clothing for people comes in different sizes, Danpal cladding can be customized up to the standard 12.0m length. Danpal also offers cladding that comes in a wide range of colors and designs so that an architect can give free rein to his or her creativity and imagination. But if color isn’t enough, there’s also sunlight. Danpal’s daylighting architecture is designed to add natural light to the internal living and working spaces of a building. This enhancement adds so much to a building that it, just like the array of color options, provides architects with the pleasure of creating beauty with their designs.