FlexEhouseby Dmeco
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Two ways to look at it.
One clear answer.

Site-built vs the FlexE platform, and a full technical side-by-side of FlexEhouse, FlexEgen and FlexEstack — drawn directly from the FlexE Product Catalogue.

Site-Built vs FlexE

Delivery certainty, risks managed.

Where a traditional approach exposes the project to compounding interface risk, the FlexE platform removes those interfaces by design.

Design coordination
Traditional:Fragmented across trades
FlexE:Pre-engineered, integrated by FlexE
Subcontractor interfaces
Traditional:Fragmented across trades
FlexE:Single source of responsibility
Build environment
Traditional:Fragmented across trades
FlexE:Controlled factory conditions
Schedule dependency on weather
Traditional:Fragmented across trades
FlexE:Decoupled — built off-site
Quality assurance
Traditional:Fragmented across trades
FlexE:Tested before dispatch
Programme risk
Traditional:Fragmented across trades
FlexE:Compressed and contained
Technical Comparison

Three core lines.
One engineering language.

A side-by-side of the structural, environmental and logistics specifications that define FlexEhouse, FlexEgen and FlexEstack — drawn directly from the FlexE Product Catalogue.

Product Definition
Legacy name
FlexEhouse:QSK E-House / Modular E-House
FlexEgen:QSK Generator Enclosure
FlexEstack:CX Container Solution
Operating logic
FlexEhouse:Equipment-led — built around the housed package
FlexEgen:Engine-agnostic — built around the genset
FlexEstack:Logistics-led — built around the ISO envelope
Typical equipment
FlexEhouse:Switchgear, transformers, SCADA, multi-equipment
FlexEgen:Diesel / gas gensets, CHP, DRUPS
FlexEstack:Gensets, control gear, BESS, switchrooms
Structural & Mechanical
Frame
FlexEhouse:Hot-rolled portal / rigid frame
FlexEgen:Structural steel base (dropover, tank or skid)
FlexEstack:ISO-format steel enclosure with corner castings
Steel grade
FlexEhouse:S355J2 std; S460 optional
FlexEgen:S235 / S355 galvanized
FlexEstack:S355 structural steel
Floor
FlexEhouse:Raised access 600 mm; 1500 kg/m² UDL
FlexEgen:Bunded steel floor (UK standard)
FlexEstack:Skid-proof knurled steel; press-formed & welded
Wall / cladding
FlexEhouse:IP54 insulated secret-fix sandwich panels
FlexEgen:Cold-rolled galvanised steel; powder coated
FlexEstack:Corrugated metal sheet; Class 0 soundproofing
Insulation core
FlexEhouse:PIR or mineral wool (80–150 mm)
FlexEgen:Multi-density polyester / mineral wool
FlexEstack:75 mm composite / PIR lining
U-value
FlexEhouse:0.25 – 0.35 W/m²K
FlexEgen:Acoustic-focused (not specified)
FlexEstack:0.25 W/m²K (typical)
Corrosion protection
FlexEhouse:ISO 12944 C3 std; C4/C5-M optional
FlexEgen:ISO 12944 C3 std; C5-M optional
FlexEstack:C5-M marine coating; 240 µm DFT
Performance & Environment
Acoustic performance
FlexEhouse:Acoustic lining available
FlexEgen:85 dB(A) @ 7.5 m std → 60 dB(A) @ 1 m opt
FlexEstack:55 / 60 / 65 dB(A) @ 7 m selectable
Ingress rating
FlexEhouse:IP54 std; IP55 optional
FlexEgen:IP54 standard
FlexEstack:IP54 standard
Ventilation
FlexEhouse:Louvred natural or forced-air with filters
FlexEgen:Engineered intake / discharge attenuators
FlexEstack:HVAC or filtered ventilation packages
Cooling (HVAC)
FlexEhouse:Split, packaged or precision (N or N+1)
FlexEgen:Sized to engine radiator / combustion air
FlexEstack:Integrated HVAC options
Fire safety
FlexEhouse:EN 1366-3 transits; EI 30 – EI 120
FlexEgen:Fire suppression (opt); linear heat detection
FlexEstack:Smoke / heat detection; FM-200 suppression
Temperature range
FlexEhouse:Internal 5 – 40 °C (standard)
FlexEgen:Ambient capable up to 55 °C
FlexEstack:Varies by internal equipment load
Design life
FlexEhouse:25+ years
FlexEgen:20+ years
FlexEstack:20+ years
Sizing & Logistics
Footprint
FlexEhouse:Bespoke (no fixed envelope)
FlexEgen:Sized to genset (≈ 4.8 m to 12 m)
FlexEstack:ISO 20 ft / 40 ft (std & high cube)
Max dimensions
FlexEhouse:Modular splits for transport
FlexEgen:Up to 24 m (L) × 4.2 m × 4.2 m
FlexEstack:12 192 × 2 438 × 2 896 mm (fixed ISO)
Reference weight
FlexEhouse:Engineered to equipment load
FlexEgen:≈ 1.9 t – 13.4 t
FlexEstack:Up to 25 t fully equipped
Transport
FlexEhouse:Modular split / route survey
FlexEgen:Low-loader / skid mount
FlexEstack:Standard global logistics (road, rail, sea)
Lead time
FlexEhouse:12 – 20 weeks from design freeze
FlexEgen:10 – 16 weeks from genset data
FlexEstack:8 – 14 weeks
Compliance
Structural loadings
FlexEhouse:Seismic UBC Zone 4; wind up to 250 km/h
FlexEgen:Sized to genset loads & lifting strategy
FlexEstack:ISO structural standard
Industry compliance
FlexEhouse:EN 1993 / BS 5950; fire to EN 1366-3
FlexEgen:Stage V ready; ATEX configuration available
FlexEstack:CSC Certified for international shipping

Source: FlexE Product Catalogue