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K Systems Direct Fix, Mineral Wool External Wall Insulation (EWI) For Steel Framed Buildings

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K Systems Direct Fix - Silicone TC/ Mineral Wool EWI system for steel framed buildings

K Systems Insulated Facades Variant:
Third party certifications:
  • KIWA BDA

    KIWA BDA

    Certificate type

  • ISO 9001 Quality Management

    Certificate type

A mineral wool EWI system, directly fixed to sheathed steel frame builds, with options for brick and render finishes.

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Application

Direct Fix EWI system for steel frame buildings, utilizing light-weight and A1 fire rated mineral wool insulation and with a range of finishes available, including clay brick slips, acrylic brick slips, mineral thin coat render and silicone thin coat render.

Suitable for use in low and high-rise applications, for new build and retrofit application.

Description

Direct-Fix is an external wall insulation system that is suitable for steel framed buildings.

The system is suited for retrofit and new build applications, for low and high rise projects.

A range of aesthetic finishes are available, including the A1 fire classified Mineral Thin coat render and clay brick slip finishes, in addition to the A2 fire classified Silicone Thin coat and light-weight VBriQ acrylic brick slip options.


Features and benefits:

  • Fire performance, with A1 and A2-s1,d0 finish options, which are suitable for high-rise and high-risk building applications.
  • A fast and simple to install EWI system for steel frame construction.
  • Suitable for new build and retrofit applications.
  • A wide range of four industry leading finishes, with brick and render options.
  • No building height restrictions apply - suitable for use at any height.

General information

Color

Other

Manufacturer guidance

K Systems standard colour range (other colours are available on request, according to NCS colour range for thin coat renders)

Finish

Textured

Other

Material

Render

Brick

Mineral wool

Shape

Other

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

-

Manufacturer guidance

Product and system warranties available

Uniclass

Ss_25_45_72_28 External wall insulation systemsPrimary

CAWS

M21/20 External wall insulation system . . . . . .

M21/210 External wall insulation system

Specification data - External wall insulation systems

Support rails and brackets

-

Boards

-

Material

K Systems approved sheathing board.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer for details.

Fixings

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirements.

Insulation

-

Material

K Systems DD mineral wool.

Adhesive

K Systems HP14.

Additional mechanical fixings

R-WX-T self drilling screw with KC or KCX tubed washer and KWL 90 mm washer.

Render carrier or reinforcement

-

Material

Alkali resistant reinforcement mesh, embedded into basecoat.

Mesh size

Manufacturer's standard.

Fixings

Not required.

Render

-

Material

K Systems Silicone TC.

Colour

Guidance for specification option:

K Systems standard 20 colour range (other colours are available on request, according to NCS colour range). Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

System accessories

K Systems expansion beads and trims.

Movement joints.

Sealant tapes.

Sealants.

K Pro clear hydrophobic coating.

Other.

Guidance for specification option:

Other accessories are available; consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements.

Fire performance

A2-s1,d0.

Basecoat

K Systems HP14.

Primer

K Systems PrimerTC.

Third-party certification

KIWA BAW-22-259-S-A-UK.

Sustainability data

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Material

Render

Brick

Mineral wool

Expected Life

30 year

Third party certifications

KIWA BDA

K Systems Direct-Fix External Wall Insulation (EWI) systems for steel framed buildings

ISO 9001 Quality Management

ISO 9001 Quality Management

ISO 9001

Literature

K Systems Direct Fix System Finishes Brochure

K Systems Direct Fix System Finishes Brochure

K Systems A1 Portfolio Brochure

K Systems A1 Portfolio Brochure

K Systems Brick Finishes Brochure

K Systems Brick Finishes Brochure

K Systems Brochure

K Systems Brochure

Case studies

The Curve, Manchester

The Curve, Manchester

Broadway Apartments, Morecambe

Broadway Apartments, Morecambe

Public Service Hub, Ellesmere Port

Public Service Hub, Ellesmere Port