| Leofric and Mayfair precast concrete garages use one of two concrete panel systems, both designed for rapid on-site construction. Key features of both systems... |
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Virtually maintenance free. | |
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Available in a choice of attractive finishes. | |
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Simple foundations: designed for construction on a level concrete base. | |
These same systems are in use in other buildings made by Leofric Building Systems, including small to medium-sized workshops, office and storage buildings, and larger industrial, commercial and community buildings.
1. Vertical Panel System
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Walls are constructed from 7ft (2.133m) high precast concrete
panels, finished in natural stone aggregate and reinforced with steel. Panels interlock
and are bolted together with rust resistant fixings. All external joints are sealed with
mastic and finished with aggregate and all external bolt heads are concealed. All panels are non-combustible and meet the half-hour structural integrity and flame penetration requirements of statutory requirements. Conformity standard information is available on request. |
| Finishes There is a choice of four aggregate finishes that comes as standard for external walls. (Alternatively, the customer may request plain panels, to apply their own coating.) Accessories There is a range of accessories available designed to be used with this panel system, including windows, personal doors, shelf brackets and lining clips. |
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Sparlite: A multi-coloured, angular calcined flint also known as Canterbury Spar. Provides a tough finish merging well with landscape and many architectural styles. |
Brownstone: A dusky red crushed quartzite from Scotland, giving a wall finish blending well with red-brown brick environments. |
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Whitespar: Natural white Gabbrolit aggregate from Norway. Has a low porosity and is highly resistant to pollution. A practical choice where a reflective white finish is required. A small proportion of black granules adds interest to the texture and appearance of this finish. |
Buff Quartz: A warm toned beige colour of crushed quartzite from Scotland giving a finish that blends particularly well with warm coloured natural stone. |
2. Post and Panel System
| As the name suggests, this method of construction uses concrete posts spaced at regular intervals, with the panels "stacked" between. Post and panels are shaped to accommodate each other (indeed, our concrete fencing, which uses this system, requires no fixings at all!). Panels are held firm with locking plates which attach to the posts. |  |
Finishes
Panels for this system are cast in one of three finishes...
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Rockwall |
Shiplap |
Logwall |
Rockwall finish is available on all garages using this system. Shiplap and the new Logwall effect may not be available on some models. Note that garages are usually supplied unpainted, for the customer to apply their own colouring if desired.
The system is designed with ease of erection in mind.
No experience or special tools are required.
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| 1. Begin in a rear corner. Secure a panel each side of the corner post using the locking plates. | 2. Erect all posts and bottom two rows of panels. Seal between panels with mastic. | 3. Roof trusses are bolted to vertical posts. Front fascia is bolted into place. | ||
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| 4. Remaining panels and windows positioned and secured with locking plates. | 5. Roofing sheets bolted to steel purlins. | 6. Door bolted into position. |
| While many customers choose to erect their own garages, we provide a full erection
service at extra cost. As with the Vertical Panel System, a range of accessories is available for use with this system. |
