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Rainscreen Cladding ACANTHA Grooved Panel Verified by manufacturer 1 month ago
Verified by manufacturer 1 month ago
QA Certificate
Certificate type
BBA Agrément Certificate
Certificate type
Drained and back ventilated rainscreen cladding system.
Application
External rainscreen cladding.
Suitable for for use over:
- Concrete.
- Blockwork.
- Brickwork.
- Structural and lightweight steel framing.
- Timber frame.
- Curtain walling.
Description
Grooved rainscreen cladding, made in mineral composite, designed for use as a decorative and protective facade over external walls of buildings. The panels offer a choice of different finishes and colours in different sizes.
Panels can be specified separately or as part of a system (to be specified separately - includes the panels and the horizontal rails only. Primary subframe not included).
Technical characteristics:
- Air gap: Nominal 50 mm.
- Panel tolerances: ±1 mm in height, ±0.5 mm in length.
- Reaction to fire: EN 13501-1: A2-s1, d0.
- Wind resistance: 2.2 kN/m².
- Impact resistance (to BS 8200): Standard: D; Reinforced: B.
- Thermal conductivity: 1.65 W/m·K.
- Bending strength: >26 MPa.
- Resilience: >1.3 kJ/m².
- Can be specified separately as drained and back ventilated cladding system if required.
General information
FinishIncludes Moon, Papyrus, Rhodes, Riven, Shell, Taïga and Urba finishes. | Gloss Matt |
Material | Mineral Composite |
Shape | Rectangle Square |
SizeBespoke thickness possible | and sub-multiples |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | H92/120 Rainscreen cladding |
Product range |
Specification data - Composite stone panels
Finish as delivered | - |
Surface | Glossy.Smooth Matt.Moon.Papyrus.Rhodes.Riven.Shell.Taïga.Urba.Fluted.Wood.Glass paste. |
ColourRefer to manufacturer's technical brochure and insert requirement. | - |
Panel size | - |
Length | Insert requirement, available up to 3000 mm in length. |
Width | Insert requirement, available 250–900 mm. |
Panel thickness | 14–16 mm. |
Backing material | Polyester resin. |
Weight | 36–43 kg/m² (approximate). Dependent on finish. |
Horizontal rail type | 3 mm. Mill finished. 13 mm. Anodized. 20 mm. Anodized. 40 mm. Anodized. |
Corners | Mitred edge panel. Pre-coloured aluminium profile. Welded corner piece. |
Installation | With Backing structure (CWB), horizontal installation. Without Backing structure (CWoB), horizontal installation. With Backing structure (CWB), vertical installation. Without Backing structure (CWoB), vertical installation. |
Panel joints | Open 3 mm vertical joints using wedges after each panel along the horizontal rail. |
RevealsConsult manufacturer's literature for other details. | Metallic. Acantha. |
Samples required | Product samples, mock-ups or prototypes. |
Environmental information
Country of material origin | France |
Country of product manufacture | France |
Literature
Acantha Product Sheet
Acantha Tech Spec
Implementation Guide for Grooved Panels - Horizontal fitting
Classification of Reaction to Fire Performance in Accordance to NF EN 13501-1 (ARDAL / ACANTHA)
Classification of Accessories - Grooved Panels - Horizontal Fitting
Classification of Accessories for Grooved Panels - Vertical Fitting
Carea Facade Portfolio
Carea Facade technical brochure
BRE Global Assessment Report
BRE Global Classification Report
Implementation Guide for Grooved Panels - Vertical Fitting
Classification of Reaction to Fire Performance in Accordance to NF EN 13501-1 (ALPHA / AQUILA - CWoB)
Classification of Reaction to Fire Performance in Accordance to NF EN 13501-1 (ALPHA / AQUILA - CWB)
Aquila Tech Spec
Aquila Product Sheet
Classification of Accessories - Interlocking Panels - Without Backing Structure
Classification of Accessories - Interlocking Panels - With Backing Structure
Implementation Guide for Interlocking Panels - With Subframe (CWB)
BRE Global Assessment Report - Vetage Clip
Implementation Guide for Interlocking Panels - Without Subframe
Case studies
Glasgow College, Glasgow UK
The Gateway, Leeds (UK)
Clarence Dock, Leeds UK
Mourinoux Tower, Asnières FR
Lecanuet Secondary School, Rouen FR
New Hospital, Orléans FR
Paul Eluard Secondary School, Montereau-Fault-Yonne FR
Spire Hospital, Manchester UK
Northampton University Senate Building, UK
University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield UK
Bethnal Green Road, London UK
Victoria Point New Hotel, Ashford UK
Bastille Opera – Paris Fr
Northampton College UK
Merchant square, London UK
Britannia Music Site, Ilford UK
Third party certifications
QA Certificate
CSTB Technical Approval Grooved Carea Vertical Fitting 2.2_14-1659
QA Certificate
CSTB Technical Approval Grooved Carea Horizontal Fitting 2-16-1774
BBA Agrément Certificate
BBA Carea Grooved horizontal cladding system certificate 07/4429 Product Sheet 1
BBA Agrément Certificate
BBA Carea Grooved vertical cladding system certificate 07/4429 Product Sheet 2
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