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Rieder formparts GRC - 3D Shaped GRC Facade Elements

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Pura Facades Ltd Third party certifications:
  • EPD

    EPD

    Certificate type

Delicate looking yet robust, custom-made GRC 3D shapes.

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Application

Banding, column encasements, beam encasements, window cills, window heads, parapet cappings, copings, spandrel panels, colonnades, curved panels, other 3D elements.

Description

Referred to as Fibre C, (Glassfibre concrete) one of the key benefits of this unique GRC product is its ability to be shaped whilst maintaining a thickness of only 13 mm and a weight of 30 kg/m².


Each lightweight concrete flat panel can be formed in U-shapes or C-shapes for vertical fins or spandrel panels.


Thanks to the two layers of glass fibre mesh embedded in the concrete, the panels are very strong and impact resistant, they are classified as Class 1, Negligible Risk when tested for impact performance.


The Rieder formparts are easier to install and simpler to fix than traditional GRC or pre-cast, offering an advantage in replacing pre-cast concrete pieces with Fibre C formparts.


Due to the lightweight structure and the use of pozzolans as a substitute for cement, Rieder GRC produces significantly less embodied carbon than other GRC products and pre-cast concrete.


The advantages in using a thin lightweight concrete panel are obvious for load bearing and site lifting, and the strength of the GRC panels is not impaired.


These concrete façade panels offer a wide range of possibilities for printing on the surface of the panel, irradiating designs, cutting out ornaments or lettering or incorporating a relief-like surface.


Rieder formparts can be installed to compliment other Rieder GRC elements such as flat panels, to ensure a seamless transition between flat panels and formed parts.


The Rieder formparts can be supplied in the same colours and textures as flat panels. Ensuring a uniform look across the building facade.


Features and benefits:

  • A1 non-combustible
  • No sealing or finishing required
  • Short lead times
  • BBA approved
  • Through-coloured concrete
  • Impact resistant
  • Bespoke or standard fixing systems available
  • Easy to install and lightweight at only 30 kg/m²

General information

Color

Cream

Grey

Red

Brown

Black

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Finish

Textured

Matt

Other

Guidance for specification option:

Ferro and ferro light.

Anti-graffiti

Sandblasted

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Material

Concrete

Aggregate

Cement

Cementitious

Fibre-reinforced

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Shape

Rectangle

Square

Crescent

Triangle

Octagon

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Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

Ten year

Uniclass

Ss_25_20_70_25 Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systemsPrimary

CAWS

H92/120 Rainscreen cladding

Specification data - Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systems

Thermal insulation

-

Manufacturer guidance

Rieder facade cladding is designed as a mounted, ventilated facade in accordance with DIN 18516-1. This construction method, which distinguishes between thermal insulation and weather protection, is an advantage from the point of view of building physics

Breather membrane

-

Fasteners

-

Manufacturer guidance

Each panel must be fixed to the substructure with at least four matching fasteners.

Secondary support structure

Face fix.

Concealed fix with anchor and bolt.

Manufacturer guidance

For Fibre C formparts installation, the manufacturer recommends using three main fixing methods which include face fix, concealed fix with anchor and bolt, and concealed fix with adhesive. 


Bespoke fixing systems can also be recommended, consult manufacturer for details.

Cavity fire barriers

-

Horizontal

-

Manufacturer guidance

Horizontal fire barriers are used for ventilated facades, starting at defined building heights. Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements.

Vertical

-

Manufacturer guidance

Vertical fire barriers are also required under certain circumstances. Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements.

Cladding panels

-

Material

Glass reinforced concrete (GRC).

Panel joints

Minimum 8 mm joints between panels.

Colour/ Finish:

Matt.

Ferro light.

Ferro.

Reaction to fire

To BS EN 13501-1: Class A1.

Size:

-

Manufacturer guidance

Bespoke sizes available. Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements.

ShapeType

Arches.

C-shape.

Corner pieces

L-shape.

Sloping windowsills.

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Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

Germany

Country of product manufacture

Germany

Material

Concrete

Aggregate

Cement

Cementitious

Fibre-reinforced

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Manufacturing plant location

Embodied carbon

A1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804

723.9 kg CO₂ eq/unit

Expected Life

50 year

Third party certifications

Third party certifications

EPD

EPD

Rieder GRC EPD

EPD

EPD

EPD Cerfticiate

Literature

Formparts

Formparts

Rieder Formparts Data Sheet

Rieder Formparts Data Sheet

Rieder Colour Chart

Rieder Colour Chart

Rieder Textures

Rieder Textures

Rieder Environmental Policy

Rieder Environmental Policy

Rieder Facades Guide

Rieder Facades Guide

Rieder Product Range

Rieder Product Range

Case studies

Symphony Hall, Birmingham

Symphony Hall, Birmingham

Citizen M Hotel, London

Citizen M Hotel, London