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Aluclad Rainscreen Flat System

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Aluclad Flat Secret Fix System

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Flat sheet system, face or secret fix solid aluminium Rainscreen panels.

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Application

Compatible with an extensive range of standard and project specific architectural fabrications to suit wide ranging applications.

Description

Flat sheets, Face Fix or Secret Fix solid aluminium rainscreen panels are produced using non-combustible material and available in either A1/ A2 fire rated finishes enabling architects, designers, building owners and installers to choose from a range of options.

Aluclad panels solid or perforated can be supplied in various panel lengths and finished in polyester powder coating (PPC), anodized or PVDF in an extensive range of colours, to give a stunning presence to the facade of any project. Face fixed or Secret fix method – provide variety of installation options to an extruded aluminium sub-frame.

Face Fix System – Solid or Perforated Panels - stainless steel self-drilling screws with a special two step drill bit or rivets designed to provide quick and trouble-free installation back to an extruded aluminium Helping Hand Bracket system sub-frame.

Secret Fix System – Solid or Perforated Panels – discrete fix (secret fix) utilizing a hanger and carrier rail, the hanger rail is secured to the back of the panel with stud welded bolts, the carrier rail secured to the Helping Hand Bracket system sub-frame with stainless steel self-drilling screws.


Features and benefits:

  • Panel gauge from 2 mm to 5 mm to maintain a minimum stand-off from the primary structure to keep a sleek, slim non bulky appearance.
  • Panels solid or perforated to various pattern.
  • Secured to a standard support frame (helping hand bracket system).
  • Defined by BS 476 part 4, aluminium alloys are non-combustible, part 7 Surface Spread of Flame ‘Class 1’.
  • Defined by BS476 part 6, fire propagation ‘Class 0’.
  • Typical joint width 3 mm to 10 mm.
  • System CWCT Tested and Fire Rated.
  • Reduces installation time and cost for replacement of existing cladding with an A1 / A2 solid aluminium panel with quality finish and durability.
  • Panels manufactured bespoke to project specific dimensions with either multi-panel build up or a full storey floor to floor height arrangement.
  • Polyester powder coat finishes are guaranteed to BS 6496/12206-1 for up to 30 years or more depending on surrounding environmental conditions and maintenance.

General information

Color

Other

Guidance for specification option:

Available in any RAL, BS, wood effect, GRC, stone effect or bespoke colour options.

Beige

Black

Blue

Brown

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Finish

Powder-coated

Anodized

PVdF

Material

Aluminium

Stainless steel

Steel

Guidance for specification option:

Galvanized.

Shape

Rectangle

Guidance for specification option:

Standard panel sizes:

  • 1000 x 2000 mm.
  • 1250 x 2500 mm.
  • 1250 x 3000 mm.
  • 1500 x 2000 mm.
  • 1500 x 3000 mm.
  • 2000 x 4000 mm.

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

12 year

Guidance for specification option:

PPC Qualicoat 1.

25 year

Guidance for specification option:

PC Qualicoat 2 or anodized.

Manufacturer guidance

Warranties subject to cleaning and maintenance strategy

Uniclass

Ss_25_20_70_25 Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systemsPrimary

CAWS

H20/10 Sheet cladding

H92/120 Rainscreen cladding

Specification data - Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systems

System performance

CWCT (test methods in accordance with CWCT standard test methods for building envelopes).
Fire certification EN 13501-1:2018 A1 and A2 (UKAS Accredited test center).

Thermal insulation

Not required.

Mineral wool slab insulation (supplied by others).

Breather membrane

-

Material

Not required.

Vapour-permeable sheets (supplied by others).

Fasteners

Manufacturer's standard (supplied by others).

Secondary support structure

Alucald aluminium sub-frame.

Aluclad stainless steel sub-frame.

Aluclad horizontal hanger and carrier rails (invisible fix).

Cavity fire barriers

-

Horizontal

Not required.

Fire barrier (supplied by others).

Vertical

Not required.

Fire barrier (supplied by others).

Cladding panels

-

Material

Aluminium flat sheets.

Stainless steel flat sheets.

Galvanized flat sheets.

Panel joints

3–10 mm joints.

Reveals

Bespoke shape reveals.

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer for further details.

System accessories

Not required.

Flashings.

Copings.

Trims.

Vents.

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements or omit.

Fixing system

Aluclad Flat Secret Fix System.

Guidance for specification option:

Discretely fixed (secret fix) utilizing a hanger and carrier rails with bolts welded to rear of panels, secured with stainless steel self-drilling screws or aluminium/SS rivets.

Panels

Solid.

Perforated.

Surface finish

Polyester powder-coated.

PVDF.

Anodized.

Top surface colour

RAL colour.

BS colour.

Wood effect.

GRC.

Stone effect.

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Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements. Available in any RAL, BS, wood effect, GRC, stone effect or bespoke colour options.

Fire propagation to BS 476-6

To BS 476 part 6, Class 0.

Surface spread of flame

To BS 476 part 7, Class 1.

Ventilation cavity

Required.

Guidance for specification option:

Ventilated cavity required as for typical rainscreen cladding.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

Europe

Country of product manufacture

Europe

Material

Aluminium

Stainless steel

Steel

Guidance for specification option:

Galvanized.

Recyclability

100%

Expected Life

40 year

Third party certifications

CWCT Certificate

CWCT Certificate

CWCT Test Certyficate

Fire Safety Certification

Fire Safety Certification

Classification of Reaction to Fire Performance A2

Fire Safety Certification

Fire Safety Certification

Classification of Reaction to Fire Performance A1

Literature

Aluclad Rainscreen Cladding: Flat System Technical Details

Aluclad Rainscreen Cladding: Flat System Technical Details

Aluclad Rainscreen Cladding: Flat System Data Sheet

Aluclad Rainscreen Cladding: Flat System Data Sheet

Aluclad Rainscreen Cladding: Flat System Installation Guide

Aluclad Rainscreen Cladding: Flat System Installation Guide

Aluclad Rainscreen Cladding: Flat System Specification

Aluclad Rainscreen Cladding: Flat System Specification

Case studies

North Wharf Gardens London Paddington

North Wharf Gardens London Paddington

Canalside Walk London Paddington

Canalside Walk London Paddington

Bicester Gateway Holiday Inn

Bicester Gateway Holiday Inn

5 Yeo Street, Bow Exchange

5 Yeo Street, Bow Exchange