Vitrashield™

AS 5113-classified wall systems with superior fire performance combined with extreme corrosion resistance.

When combined with the system, the Vitrashield panel can shield combustible elements within the wall build-up whilst still achieving a complete pass to AS 5113. This ability to provide high overall wall build-up flexibility, long with maintaining the same overall look as traditional aluminium panels, is especially suited to rectification works where combustible elements may already be present.

The Vitrashield external cladding system is a complete wall system as required by the AS5113 test, from internal plasterboard to the external cladding. The systems provide an essential basis for designing a safe and compliant external wall. The Vitrashield panel is easily and accurately installed by using a pre-fabricated panel cassette over a top hat substructure with hidden mechanical fixings.

The manufacturer offers a selection of systems that have already achieved EW classification to suit a variety of wall requirements, and is also able to assist with testing, engineering and assessments to achieve the safest and simplest compliant solution on an individual project basis: consult manufacturer for details.

Features and benefits:

• Corrosion resistance.
• Solid and strong.
• Larger spanning performance.
• Flexible cladding options.
• Simple to install.
• Excellent long-term weathering.
• High impact resistance.

- Vitrashield™ System 1001:

• The system features a non-combustible sarking and a 6 mm insulated wall wrap. The wall structure is a typical lightweight steel frame wall, glass wool insulation and standard plasterboard. The panels are fixed in a classical cassette design onto steel tophats, which also act as a cavity barrier.

• - Vitrashield™ System 1002:
• The system contains a 70 mm polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation: recladding projects with combustible insulation have the option of leaving the insulation safely in place. This minimizes project timeframe and costs, and makes less impact on the building structure and owners.
• The wall structure is a lightweight steel frame wall, clad internally with standard plasterboard. Externally the wall features non-combustible sarking and a 6 mm insulated wrap, clad over with the Vitrashield panels. Incorporates intumescent cavity barriers at floor levels.

- Vitrashield™ System 2001:

• Features the Siniat® Weather Defence® exterior sheathing board. Deemed non-combustible, the board is waterproof, durable and breathable, helping to achieve the Condensation Management requirements of the 2019 BCA. Additionally, Weather Defence is fast and easy to install.
• The wall structure is a typical lightweight steel frame wall, insulation and standard plasterboard. The panels are fixed in a classical cassette design onto steel tophats.
• 2001 has been tested with PIR insulation, achieving a perfect reclad solution where other combustible wall components have been used behind the cladding. Using a non-combustible insulation also possible.

- Vitrashield™ Custom System:

• In addition to the selection of systems that have already achieved EW classification to suit a variety of wall requirements, Fairview are able to assist with testing, engineering and assessments to achieve the safest and simplest compliant solution on an individual project basis.