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FP-One Soffit - Aluminium Soffit System

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Forte Pespa Ltd

A modular, lightweight soffit system designed for rapid installation beneath balconies. Offers aesthetic enhancement and protection from weathering.

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Application

Suitable for:

  • Residential balconies.
  • Commercial balconies.
  • Retrofit.
  • New build.

Description

Engineered for performance and visual refinement, this balcony soffit system delivers a clean, contemporary finish to the underside of external structures. Manufactured in Ireland, the system features precision-formed aluminium panels that interlock seamlessly, supported by a concealed carrier framework for a streamlined appearance.

Designed for rapid installation and long-term durability, the system is particularly suitable for both residential and commercial applications. It accommodates optional acoustic or thermal enhancements and integrates easily with drainage, ventilation, and access components.

This system is a robust, visually adaptable solution for enhancing the underside of balconies, entrances, walkaways while meeting stringent fire and environmental performance standards.

Features and benefits:

  • Non-combustible: achieves A2-s1,d0 fire rating (powder-coated finish).
  • Panel weight: approximately 7.02 kg/m².
  • Coating: Qualicoat-certified powder coating, 60–80 µm thickness.
  • Standard lengths: 4.5, 5.5, 6.0 m (custom sizes available).
  • Support span: 750–1200 mm between fixing points.
  • Finish options: full RAL colour palette, matt finish.
  • Durability: 60+ year life expectancy with minimal maintenance.
  • Warranty: 25 years.
  • Installation: panels can be trimmed on-site for precise fit.

General information

Color

Other

Guidance for specification option:

Custom colour available upon request.

Finish

Powder-coated

Matt

Material

Aluminium

Guidance for specification option:

6063-T6 aluminium alloy.

Shape

Other

Length

4500 mm

5550 mm

6200 mm

Width

180 mm

250 mm

Height

16 mm

Warranty description

25 year

Uniclass

Ss_30_25_10_80 Soffit lining and beam casing systemsPrimary

CAWS

G20/950 Fascias/ barges/ soffits

G20/99 Fascias/ barges/ soffits

R10/13 Combined fascia, soffit and gutter

R10/321 Combined fascia, soffit and gutter

SKU Code

FP-One Soffit-SB-1-150, FP-One Soffit-SB-2-250

Specification data - Soffit lining and beam casing systems

Classification data

System performance

Fire-rated to A2-s1,d0, corrosion-resistant, UV-stable.

Support

-

Framing

Aluminium carrier rails.

Guidance for specification option:

I.e. box profiles and/ or angle brackets fixed into the building structure.

Support fasteners

Stainless steel screws.
Stainless steel rivets.

Insulation

Not required.
Mineral wool insulation.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Insulation above soffit.
  • Supplied by others/ specialists.

Polyisocyanurate insulation (PIR).

Guidance for specification option:

  • Insulation above soffit.
  • Supplied by others/ specialists.

Barriers in voids

-

Fire barriers

Not required.
Intumescent fire stops.

Guidance for specification option:

Available on request; supplied by others/ specialists.

Acoustic barriers

Not required.
Acoustic insulation layer.

Guidance for specification option:

Supplied by others/ specialists.

Linings

-

Inner layers

Not required.
Acoustic backing.

Guidance for specification option:

Supplied by others/ specialists.

Thermal backing.

Guidance for specification option:

Supplied by others/ specialists.

Face layer

Powder-coated flat aluminium panels.
Powder-coated ribbed aluminium panels.

Fasteners

Concealed stainless steel fixings.

Joint treatment

Not required.
Tongue-and-groove joints with sealant.
Shiplap joints with sealant.

Samples required

-

Manufacturer guidance

Available upon request or via factory visit in Dublin.

System accessories

Not required.
Drainage channels, 10 mm free draining continuous opening.
Drainage channels, continuous gutter profile and down pipe.

Guidance for specification option:

Continuous gutter profile with down pipe to be integrated with the building's draining vertical components.

System completion

Visual inspection, fixings check.

Length

4500 mm.
5550 mm.
6200 mm.

Width

180 mm.
250 mm.

Thickness

16 mm.

Colour

-

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

Yes

Country of material origin

Europe

Country of product manufacture

Ireland

Material

Aluminium

Guidance for specification option:

6063-T6 aluminium alloy.

Recyclability

100% recyclable

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

-

Manufacturer guidance

Typically 25–30% (post-industrial and post-consumer aluminium).

Expected Life

60 year

Guidance for specification option:

Design life.