Luxe Clad A1 SFC - Secret Fix Cassette Cladding System - Rainscreen Cladding

Non-combustible, A1-rated, secret fix cassette rainscreen cladding system. Panels are available in different thickness options.

This system features an innovative slide and lock adjustment mechanism for enhanced secret fix hook-on carrier rail hooks. 

A typical system comprises:

• Insulation (to specified thickness).
• Breather membrane.
• EVT II support structure.
• Cavity fire barriers.
• A1-rated cladding panels (to specified thickness).
• RJ Facades Ltd fixings.

Cladding panel - Features and benefits:

• Panels are cut and folded by air bending to form a four-sided cassette panel with slots pre punched to allow for a secret hook on fix. The base of the cassette is return folded and open to allow for ventilation. Fixings can be matched to the panel to give a partially hidden installation.
• Drained and ventilated design with baffle-jointed panels.
• No oil-canning appearance.
• Offers a cost-effective and aesthetically pleasing facade solution.
• Lightweight and rigid, easy to install.
• Slide and lock adjustment mechanism for carrier rail hooks, allowing on-site locking, reducing lead times.
• Installation method: Either top-down or bottom-up.
• Non-combustible: A1 rated to BS EN 13501-1.
• Versatile: Can be custom designed into a wide range of shapes and dimensions including perforated or curved in some applications.
• UL Mark – Performance of Cladding and Cladding Support Systems (pending).
• Tested to CWCT standards with wind load of 3600 Pa safety. 
• Highly durable and impact-resistant, can be used effectively in high traffic areas.
• Available in an extensive range of standard colours.
• Finished with polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) KYNAR 500, HYLAR 5000 or fluoroethylene vinyl ether (FEVE) paints, known for their high durability, providing the optimum resistance to weather. They also provide customizable colour/ finish options.
• Warranty available up to 40 years - consult manufacturer for details.
• Extremely flat, low surface stress.
• Also available as a TFP Through Fix Panel (Rivet Fixed) Cladding System, IPP (Interlocking Pressed Plank Cladding System), TFC (Through Fix Cassette Cladding System), CP (Castellated Panel Cladding System), or a "near zero CO2 e" low carbon aluminium alloy (which are specified separately).

Fixed with colour matched anti-lift fixings installed in the horizontal panel joints. Stiffeners as required are stud welded to the rear of the panel to give a mechanical, non-combustible installation with no use of glue/ adhesives. Consult manufacturers drawings for further details.

Secondary support structure - Features and benefits:

• Lightweight.
• Durable.
• Certified low carbon: ≤4.0/kg co²eq/1.0 kg aluminium.
• UL Mark – Performance of Cladding and Cladding Support Systems (R40530-1).
• Tested to Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT).
• UKAS accredited.
• NHBC recognized for technical project submissions.
• System warranty available - contact manufacturer's technical team for information.

Multiple colour options are available, including:

• Solid.
• Metallic.
• Sparkling.
• Patina.
• Corten.
• Stone.
• Brushed.
• Wood.
• Iridium.
• Bespoke.