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
Classification data | |
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. 50 mm wide x 50 mm deep slats + 50 mm gap. 50 mm wide x 75 mm deep slats + 75 mm gap. 50 mm wide x 150 mm deep slats + 100 mm gap. 50 mm wide x 200 mm deep slats + 150 mm gap. 50 mm wide x 250 mm deep slats + 200 mm gap. 50 mm wide x 300 mm deep slats + 250 mm gap. 75 mm wide x 20 mm deep slats + 20 mm gap. 75 mm wide x 20 mm deep slats + 10 mm gap. 75 mm wide x 50 mm deep slats + 50 mm gap. 100 mm wide x 20 mm deep slats + 10 mm gap. 100 mm wide x 20 mm deep slats + 30 mm gap. 100 mm wide x 20 mm deep slats - Closed 'Shiplap' cladding. 150 mm wide x 20 mm deep slats - Closed 'Shiplap' cladding. 200 mm wide x 20 mm deep slats - Closed 'Shiplap' cladding. 200 mm wide x 20 mm deep slats + 20 mm gap. |
Colour | Chestnut. Cinnamon. Dark Oak. Finest Black. Golden Oak. Knotty Pine. Mahogany. Natual Maple. Oregon. Natural Oregon. Natural Oak. Raw Teak. Rosewood. Teak. Wengen (Walnut). Mandal Maple. Winchester Oak. Work Ash. Burnt Oak. Barn Oak (Pizza Hut). Truffle Oak. Mid Oak. Teak Softwood. |
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 |
A1–A3 ('Production stage') | Embodied carbon as defined in BS EN 15804 |
Normalized unit | 2.3 kg CO₂ eq/kg |
Declared unit | 2.3 kg CO₂ eq/kg Self-declared Lower emissions |
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 % |
Product certifications
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