Musgrove Park Hospital

Description:

Musgrove Park Hospital, located in Taunton, Somerset, is a major healthcare facility serving a large regional population with a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services. As part of an ongoing programme of upgrades and modernisation, several areas of the hospital have undergone renovation to enhance patient comfort, improve building performance and meet current healthcare facility standards. The facade renovation works were especially important in improving the building envelope’s durability, environmental control and energy efficiency, ensuring a safer and more controlled environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Applied Effisus Solutions

The renovation incorporated the Effisus Vapour FR System as the air and vapour control layer (AVCL). This non combustible, A1 fire-rated, membrane provided continuous airtightness throughout the facade build-up, effectively reducing condensation risk and preserving the performance of thermal insulation. Its non-combustibility and high resistance to moisture and environmental exposure made it particularly suitable for healthcare environments, where long-term stability and regulatory compliance are essential.

Our Added Value

By selecting the Effisus Vapour FR System, the project benefited from a robust and reliable AVCL solution that reinforced the hospital facade’s overall performance. The system minimised uncontrolled air leakage and moisture transfer, helping maintain consistent indoor temperatures and improving energy efficiency across the renovated areas. Being non-combustibility, it supported the stringent safety requirements of healthcare facilities, while its seamless integration ensured that the facade upgrades could be executed efficiently without compromising architectural quality. Effisus contributed to delivering a safer, more comfortable and more sustainable hospital environment, aligned with the long-term operational needs of Musgrove Park Hospital.