What is a demountable metal-textile building?

A demountable metal-textile building is a structure that does not require a foundation, so it can be installed, adapted and/or dismantled without leaving a footprint on the ground. It is also commonly referred to as an industrial dome shelter, kit shed, modular building or storage tent. Today, these buildings are used in a wide range of sectors. They are ideally suited to the needs of industry, logistics, construction and the agricultural sector. They are also found in more specific fields of activity, such as the military and equestrian sectors.

What is the advantage in being able to take dismantle it?

This solution combines the benefits of conventional construction: safety, strength and storage capacity, combined with the advantages of lightweight structures: modularity, time savings, cost savings and environmental responsibility.

• Flexible: it has no foundations, and so it can be adapted, dismantled or moved without affecting the installation site. It can keep pace with changes in the business, such as expansion or relocation, and meets temporary or permanent needs.
• Time-saving: it can be installed quickly. There is no need to wait for the foundations to be poured. – Cost-effective: this solution is more optimised than a traditional construction.
• Eco-responsible: a building that focuses on durability and reducing the carbon footprint.

How is the Shelterall demountable building an eco-responsible solution?

Shelterall offers flexible, demountable metal-textile buildings that are above all eco-responsible. Optimising the use of materials to avoid wastage

Optimising the use of steel is of crucial importance, and has a positive impact on the environment:

• Superior quality to reduce the weight of steel: the buildings are constructed using high-quality steel, which reduces the amount of material required compared to a conventional structure, without compromising on strength and durability.
• Precise engineering calculations: the Design Office carries out advanced calculations to optimise the use of materials and minimise wastage and over-consumption. The aim is to reinforce the sensitive structural nodes and lighten the parts that require less material. Lightness to protect the environment These demountable buildings are designed to be as light as possible.
• More energy-efficient transport: lighter and less bulky than traditional structures, our buildings reduce the carbon emissions from transport. They help to reduce the carbon footprint.

Durability and reusability

Shelterall demountable buildings are designed to be durable and reusable. They leave no footprint on the ground because they are foundation-free, which preserves the surrounding ecosystems.

Installation possible on eco-responsible concrete blocks

Foundation-free, demountable structures require less concrete than traditional construction. Our buildings are often installed on TOUTABLOC concrete blocks, which have a low environmental impact:

• Reusability: concrete blocks can be reused and moved from one project to another, thus minimising wastage.
• Recycling: at the end of their life, these blocks can be recycled, thus contributing to more sustainable management of building materials. The uniform material is easier to recycle than a reinforced concrete wall.
• Local: the dense TOUTABLOC network limits transport-related carbon emissions.

Is the tarpaulin covering eco-responsible?

PVC is rarely compatible with eco-responsibility. So the question is legitimate: is the PVC-coated tarpaulin used to cover buildings also eco-responsible?

A durable PVC-coated tarpaulin

The covering for Shelterall buildings is made from polyester fabric for strength, and coated with PVC to ensure watertightness. This smart combination makes recycling this material more difficult and more expensive, however. There are recycling solutions, which are being improved.

This tarpaulin stands out above all by its durability, which is much greater than that of 100% polyethylene film coverings. Sustainability plays a key role in eco-responsibility. A tarpaulin that lasts longer and withstands the elements needs to be replaced less frequently, which reduces the carbon footprint associated with manufacturing and the amount of waste generated. Like all building materials, the covering has a 10-year guarantee.

The impact of producing recyclable films

On the other hand, recyclable does not always mean eco-responsible. A frequently considered alternative is to use recyclable films. However, the production of these films can have a significant impact on the environment in terms of resource consumption and carbon emissions.

How is Shelterall part of a CSR approach?

Shelterall is a brand of the Richel industrial group. The Group is deeply committed to the environment and is actively involved in two parallel projects:

• Tarpaulin durability and warranty: the Group strives to provide long-lasting tarpaulins, which offer the guarantee of a covering that lasts over time, thus reducing the frequency of replacement.
• Search for an eco-responsible solution: an in-depth study is under way to explore more eco-responsible alternatives, with the aim of reducing the environmental impact.

The Richel Group goes much further than these in-house initiatives. It works closely with ADIVALOR to recycle polyethylene films. In addition, the Group actively supports PLASTIC ODYSSEY, an association committed to the fight against plastic pollution in the oceans.

In a nutshell?

Optimised materials and transport, avoiding damage to the ground and durability: these are just some of the advantages that make demountable buildings an eco-responsible solution. Covering solutions continue to be explored in order to take this eco-responsible approach even further.