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Benx Safewall® with Swisspearl - Rainscreen Cladding System

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Benx Group

A certified 'outer through-wall' rainscreen system for light-gauge steel (LGSF) construction, Safewall® allows architects and contractors to source a complete facade solution from a single supplier.

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Application

  • For light-gauge steel construction.
  • Suitable for buildings up to and above 18 m (11 m Scotland).

Description

A certified 'outer through-wall' rainscreen system for light-gauge steel (LGSF) construction, Safewall® allows architects and contractors to source a complete facade solution from a single trusted supplier.

Comprising all essential components, from high-performance sheathing boards to insulation and stylish Swisspearl finishes, Safewall® eliminates the need to create 'mix and match' specifications from separate components. It simplifies the process by including all key drawings, certifications, and test data from a single source, ensuring a seamless 'Golden Thread' of information.

As a one-stop shop for all rainscreen components, Safewall® offers significant efficiencies, resulting in time and cost savings. Designed and certified for supply chain resilience, Safewall® also features interchangeable components for ultimate flexibility.

Features and benefits:

  • Swisspearl fibre cement panels provide individuality, texture, colour and a highly effective protective layer.
  • Available in a wide range of colours.
  • A2 fire classified system.
  • Suitable for buildings up to and above 18 m (11 m Scotland), including HRBs.
  • Extensive range of standard colours.
  • Customised colours and colour-matched fixings available.
  • Virtually maintenance free.
  • High levels of weather resistance and durability.
  • 15-year system guarantee.
  • PI insurance cover provided by a global leader.
  • Durable – expected life equivalent to the service of the building.
  • BBA and KIWA certification.

General information

Color

Other

Finish

Coated

Material

Aluminium

Fibre cement

Shape

Other

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

15 year

Uniclass

Ss_25_20_70_25 Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systemsPrimary

CAWS

H92/110 Rainscreen cladding

Specification data - Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systems

Description

Mechanically fixed, non-loadbearing, rainscreen cladding system with Swisspearl facade panels.

System manufacturer

Benx Group.

Thermal insulation

Mineral wool slab insulation.

Breather membrane

-

Material

-

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements.

Fasteners

-

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements.

Secondary support structure

Aluminium carrier rails.

Cavity fire barriers

-

Horizontal

-

Manufacturer guidance

Currently outside scope of Agrément certification, but can be supplied by Benx as part of a complete system package.

Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements or omit.

Vertical

-

Manufacturer guidance

Currently outside scope of Agrément certification, but can be supplied by Benx as part of a complete system package.

Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements or omit.

Cladding panels

-

Material

Swisspearl fibre cement facade panels.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Reaction to fire (BS EN 13501-1) A2-s1, d0.
  • KIWA and BBA approved.
  • Impact resistance (EAD 090062-00-0404): can achieve Category III, dependent on project-specific design.
  • Customised colours and colour-matched fixings available, consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements.

Panel joints

-

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements.

Reveals

-

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements or omit.

System accessories

-

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements or omit.

Reaction to fire

Class A2 system.

Sustainability data

Material

Aluminium
Fibre cement

Expected Life

30 year

Guidance for specification option:

At least 30 years expected service life.

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