Ardal

Third party certifications:

BBA Agrément Certificate
Certificate type
QA Certificate
Certificate type

Drained and back ventilated rainscreen cladding system.

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Description

Grooved rainscreen cladding, made in mineral composite, designed for use as a decorative and protective façade over external walls of buildings. The panels offer a choice of different finishes and colours in different sizes. The system includes the panels and the horizontal rails only. Primary subframe not included.

General information

Size	Insert requirements.
Finish	Gloss Matt
Material	Mineral composite
Uniclass 2015	Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systems (Ss_25_20_70_25)Primary

Specification data - Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systems

Product Reference	CAREA Grooved Panel Ardal
Size	Insert requirements.
Finish	Gloss Matt
Colour	Riven Shell
Horizontal rail type	3 mm Mill finished. 13 mm Anodized. 20 mm Anodized. 40 mm Anodized.
Corners	Pre-coloured aluminium profile Mitred edge panel Welded corner piece

Standard product features

Material:
Mineral composite.
Thickness:
11 mm.
Vertical joint type:
Open 3 mm joints using wedges after each panel along the horizontal rail.
Air gap:
Nominal 50 mm.
Backing wall:
Suitable for:
Concrete.
Blockwork.
Brickwork.
Structural and lightweight steel framing.
Timber frame.
Curtain walling.
Weight:
Approximately 26 kg/m² (depending on finish).
Panel tolerances:
+ 0/ - 1 mm in height.
± 0.5 mm in length.
Reaction to fire:
EN 13501-1: B-s2, d0.
BS 476-6: Class 0.
Wind resistance:
2.3 kN/m².
Impact resistance (to BS 8200):
Standard: D.
Reinforced: B.
Thermal conductivity:
1.65 W/mK.
Bending strength:
> 26 MPa.
Resilience:
> 1.3 kJ/m².

Product Options

Size (l x h):
Options available:
447 x 447 mm.
597 x 197 mm.
597 x 247 mm.
597 x 297 mm.
597 x 397 mm.
597 x 597 mm.
900 x 197 mm.
900 x 297 mm.
900 x 447 mm.
900 x 497 mm.
900 x 547 mm.
900 x 597 mm.
900 x 897 mm.
1200 x 597 mm.
Joints:
Vertical: 3 mm.
Horizontal: 3, 13, 20 or 40 mm.

Third party certifications

Certificate: 09/4429
Centre Scientifique et Technique du Batiment (CSTB): Certificate: 2/10-1434 and 2/14-1659

Ardal

Gloss

Matt

Mineral composite

CAREA Grooved Panel Ardal

Gloss

Matt

Riven

Shell

3 mm

13 mm

20 mm

40 mm

Pre-coloured aluminium profile

Mitred edge panel

Welded corner piece

Size (l x h):Options available:447 x 447 mm.597 x 197 mm.597 x 247 mm.597 x 297 mm.597 x 397 mm.597 x 597 mm.900 x 197 mm.900 x 297 mm.900 x 447 mm.900 x 497 mm.900 x 547 mm.900 x 597 mm.900 x 897 mm.1200 x 597 mm.Joints:Vertical: 3 mm.Horizontal: 3, 13, 20 or 40 mm.

Size (l x h):
Options available:
447 x 447 mm.
597 x 197 mm.
597 x 247 mm.
597 x 297 mm.
597 x 397 mm.
597 x 597 mm.
900 x 197 mm.
900 x 297 mm.
900 x 447 mm.
900 x 497 mm.
900 x 547 mm.
900 x 597 mm.
900 x 897 mm.
1200 x 597 mm.
Joints:
Vertical: 3 mm.
Horizontal: 3, 13, 20 or 40 mm.