Load-bearing panel for building wall - has U=section frame with posts to head and toe rails clad by plasterboard fixed to major faces

摘要

The load-bearing panel has a braced frame of galvanised steel or alloys. Major face cladding is screwed to the frame, and filled with insulating material (4). The panel frame comprises 'U' section head and toe rails (1) with horizontal webs and turned in flanges connected by 'U' section posts (2). The cladding comprises galvanised expanded metal netting (3) receiving sprayed concrete (5). Alternative claddings use a plaster rendering on the expanded metal.