External Wall Cladding (Non-Combustible) A1 Rated Fire Resistant to EN13501-1 - Non combustible Wood Effect Cladding
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Aluminium TIMBER EFFECT cladding panels using a range of realistic faux wood finishes. Fully FIRE RESISTANT cladding for external walls. Ideal for A1 rated replacement cladding.
Application
- For external wall cladding applications.
- Large public/ civil/ residential projects (i.e. above 18 m tall) that require A1 rated non-combustible wood finishes.
- Projects wanting to avoid fire assessment/ testing of composite timber panels.
- Projects primarily concerned with timber colour longevity.
- Designs that push limits of timber (i.e. large sections, long unsupported spans, zero movement etc.).
Description
The BCL 'TIMBER EFFECT' range has been designed to provide a range of non-combustible cladding panels, using realistic faux wood finishes. Polyurethane powder-coated aluminium systems create the varied and accurate look of solid wood panels, in a fully inert fire-resistant cladding panel system for external walls. Ideal for non-combustible regulation and replacement cladding requiring A1 or A2 classification to EN13501-1 or complying with Approved Document B cladding requirements for buildings over 18 m+ tall.
Features and benefits:
- 35+ years colour durability externally.
- Non-combustible A1 rated fire classifications achievable.
- Non-hydroscopic (unaffected by moisture).
- Dimensionally stable (will not twist or distort like timber).
- 75% recycled content aluminium available.
This is combined with BCL's design-flexible slatted cladding panel system, which offers:
- BIM level 4 Full system design (in Revit or similar).
- SIDOS Compliant ‘Bomb-blast’ grids/ tethering available.
- Flexible panel sizes to suit layouts.
- Secret-fixings.
- FSC® and PEFC certified.
- High recycled content (typically up to 75%).
- Bespoke fire retardant colour coating / matching.
- Direct Installation service by BCL.
BCL also offer full blast, acoustic and fire testing options with UKAS accredited laboratories on all panel systems, ensuring compliance with Approved Document B and any other prevailing regulatory requirements.
For more information visit Fire Resistant & Non-combustible Wood Panels
NOTE - minimum order = 500 sqm
For areas below 500 m², contact BCL direct to discuss your requirement.
General information
Color | Black Brown Grey Beige Bronze |
Finish | Woodgrain Powder-coated Matt Micro-textured Satin |
Material | Aluminium Polyurethane |
Shape | Rectangle Square Other |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Warranty description | 30 year |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | H31/10 Metal H31/120 Metal |
Specification data - Metal profiled sheet self-supporting cladding systems
System performance | Manufacturer guidanceNon-combustible A1/ A2 rated fire classifications achievable. Consult manufacturer for details. |
Air and vapour control layer | |
Material | AVCL - Polyethylene FR - Class B.AVCL - Aluminium FR - Class A1. |
Acoustic insulation | Manufacturer guidanceTypically not required. |
Thermal insulation | Mineral wool fibre insulation.Guidance for specification option: The manufacturer typically offers mineral wool fibre based insulation (e.g. Kingspan DuoSlab or similar). Thickness TBC (or as per design information). |
Breather membrane | |
Material | Polyacrylic - UV FR (Class B EN 13501-1), Black.Polyacrylic - Colour UV FR (Class B EN 13501-1), Colour.Guidance for specification option: Available in eight colours. Consult manufacturer and insert requirements. Polypropylene - A1 FR (Class A1 EN 13501-1), Black.Polypropylene - A1 FR (Class A1 EN 13501-1), Silver. |
External sheets | |
Material | Aluminium. |
Type | 20 mm wide x 100 mm deep slats + 80 mm gap. 20 mm wide x 150 mm deep slats + 130 mm gap. 50 mm wide x 20 mm deep slats + 10 mm gap. 50 mm wide x 20 mm deep slats + 20 mm gap. 50 mm wide x 50 mm deep slats + 20 mm gap. |
Colour | Chestnut. Cinnamon. Dark Oak. Finest Black. Golden Oak. |
Fixing | Direct fix. Guidance for specification option: Panels are fixed to wall using painted screws (matching fabric colour), located in between timber slats @ 600 mm ccs. Cannot be used for 'closed board' systems. BCL Wall Rail. Guidance for specification option: Panels are hung on to wall using a male-female carrier rail. Additional cost typically £10 / sqm. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Embodied carbonA1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804 | 2.3 kg CO₂ eq/kg Self declared |
Recyclability | The system comprises of all Aluminium (PPC) and Stainless Steel (50% supporting grid). Discounting the PPC coating, ALL (100%) of the system can be recycled at end of life. |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 75 % |
Third party certifications
Constructionline Gold
Construction Line (Gold Certification)
ISO 9001 Quality Management
ISO 9001 : 2015 - Quality Management Systems
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Social Value Certificate
Health & Safety Accreditation
SSIP Acclaim - Health & Safety Accreditation
TRADA
TRADA / Timber Development UK Certificate
Health & Safety Accreditation
TSHP - Risk Management
Literature
Aluminium Timber Effect - Colour Options