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Alumasc Skyline - RSF9 Vertical Secret Fix Aluminium Rainscreen Panel System

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Alumasc Water Management Solutions

Folded Sheet Aluminium Vertical Secret Fix Panel and Carrier System

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Application

  • Suitable for new build and retrofit.
  • Residential.
  • Commercial.
  • Healthcare and public sector.
  • Industrial and security.
  • Infrastructure.

Description

Transform your building’s exterior with our sleek, versatile Secret Fix Panels — engineered for both vertical and horizontal installation. Designed to deliver a flawless finish, these panels feature a discreet 4 mm shadow gap on shorter edges and 10 mm shadow gap on longer edges, with no visible fixings, ensuring a clean, modern aesthetic.

Available in face widths from 300–700 mm, and fully customizable in colour and size, this system unlocks endless creative possibilities. Whether you’re aiming for bold architectural statements or subtle elegance, our rainscreen cladding solution combines performance, precision, and design freedom — perfect for ambitious façade projects that demand excellence.

Features and Performance:

  • CWCT approved with rigorous testing completed on watertightness, air permeability, wind resistance and impact resistance.
  • Aluminium as a material when powder coated is fire rated A2-s1,d0 in accordance with BS EN 13501-1.
  • Manufactured entirely in the UK out of 3mm-thick aluminium.
  • ISO 9001 quality accreditation.
  • ISO 14001 sustainability accreditation.
  • Entirely weatherproof and designed for rainscreen cladding applications.
  • Minimal maintenance required.
  • Life expectancy of aluminium: 40 years (rural/suburban areas); up to 25 years (industrial/marine areas).
  • Aluminium is 100% recyclable.
  • Easy to handle.
  • Secret fix panels feature an interlocking panel design.
  • 4 mm shadow gap on shorter edges.
  • 10 mm shadow gap on longer edges.
  • No visible fixings.
  • Compatible with other Skyline ranges including fascia, soffit, coping, window surrounds and door canopies.
  • Fabricated fittings are mitred, welded and have a smooth uniform finish.
  • Can be installed in vertical or horizontal orientation.

General information

Color

Beige

Black

Blue

Bronze

Brown

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Finish

Powder-coated

Material

Aluminium

Shape

Rectangle

Square

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

Other

Uniclass

Ss_25_20_70_25 Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systemsPrimary

CAWS

H20/10 Sheet cladding

H20/150 Sheet cladding (attached to metal support systems)

H92/120 Rainscreen cladding

SKU Code

RSF9

Specification data - Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systems

Classification data

Secondary support structure

SFS NVELOPE NH3 system.

Guidance for specification option:

Horizontal aluminium sub frame system for rainscreen applications.

Features and benefits:

  • NH3 is the NVELOPE® subframe systems offering a horizontal carrier frame, ideal for vertical panel orientations or when adaptability is necessary to ensure support brackets are able to be installed into vertical steel studs.to applications, suitable for when the cladding panel is of short width.
  • The NVELOPE® NH3 system has nine bracket sizes, each of which may act as a fixed or sliding point to the installed horizontal profile. The NH3 bracket also features a slot allowing the easy installation and adjustment of the horizontal rail.
  • NVELOPE® NH3 bracket (sliding point) assure wind loading and allow for expansion, contraction, and the linear effect of thermal movement.
  • Whilst the fixed-point feature meets dead load requirements.
  • Installed in combination with the relevant first, second and third level fixings.

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements.

Cladding panels

-

Material

Skyline Rainscreen Cladding Secret Fix (RSF9).

Panel joints

4 mm gap within joint for thermal expansion.

System accessories

Angles.
Cills.
Coping.
Panel window detailing.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Handed left and right trims to integrate into the jointing method of the connecting panels.
  • Fitted using visible colour coded fixings.
  • Fully bespoke offer to conceal the reveal created by the cladding system.
  • Discreet integrated design which finishes flush with the outer face of the cladding.

Window surrounds.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Easy-to-install complete kits with innovative bracket design that allows for fixing direct to the building façade.
  • Robust 3 mm thick aluminium bracket.
  • Eliminates the requirement for costly boxing/joinery.
  • Wall fixing support brackets with cantilever design and wide fixing surface area for ease of installation.
  • Universal corners.
  • Robust powder-coated finish.
  • Long life and low maintenance.

Colour:

RAL 1013M – Pearl White Matt.
RAL 1035MET – Pearl Beige Metallic.
RAL 3012M – Beige Red Matt.
RAL 6005M – Moss Green Matt.
RAL 7002M – Olive Grey Matt.
RAL 7004M – Signal Grey Matt.
RAL 7005M – Mouse Grey Matt.
RAL 7006M – Beige Grey Matt.
RAL 7012M – Basalt Grey Matt.
RAL 7015M – Slate Grey Matt.
RAL 7016M – Anthracite Grey Matt.
RAL 7021M – Black Grey Matt.
RAL 7022M – Umbra Grey Matt.
RAL 7024M – Graphite Grey Matt.
RAL 7032M – Pebble Grey Matt.
RAL 7035M – Light Grey Matt.
RAL 7037M – Dusty Grey Matt.
RAL 7038M – Agate Grey Matt.
RAL 7040M – Window Grey Matt.
RAL 8014M – Sepia Brown Matt.
RAL 8017M – Chocolate Brown Matt.
RAL 8019M – Grey Brown Matt.
RAL 9005M – Jet Black Matt.
RAL 9006M – Metallic Silver Matt.
RAL 9010M – Pure White Matt.
RAL 9016M – Traffic White Matt.
RAL 9017M – Black Matt (60% Gloss).

Thermal break

NH3 + Thermal Solutions - Thermal Pad.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Thermal Pad - A2 rated Areogel and Alumino Silicate Ceramic.
  • Aluminium alloy 6005 T6; mill aluminium standard finish. Anodized and powder coating option, consult manufacturer.

NH3 + Thermal Solutions - Stainless Steel Bracket.

Guidance for specification option:

Stainless steel A4/316, mill finish. Anodized and powder coating option, consult manufacturer.

NH3 + Thermal Solutions - Stainless Steel Bracket + Thermal Pad.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Thermal Pad - A2 rated Areogel and Alumino Silicate Ceramic.
  • Stainless steel A4/316, mill finish. Anodized and powder coating option.

NH3 (isolator only).

Guidance for specification option:

Aluminium alloy 6005 T6; mill aluminium standard finish. Anodized and powder coating option, consult manufacturer.

Size:

-

Manufacturer guidance

Standard sizes and profiles or as indicated on Architects detailed designs. Insert requirements.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Material

Aluminium

Recyclability

100%

Expected Life

40 year

Literature

Skyline Technical Brochure

Skyline Technical Brochure

Skyline Window Surrounds

Skyline Window Surrounds

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