Through Fix - TFS1 - Rainscreen Cladding System
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Aluminium Composite Material panels, A1 non-combustible
Aluminium Composite Material panels, A1 non-combustible
CWCT Certificate
Certificate type
Through fix rainscreen cladding system.
Application
External architectural systems including rainscreen cladding, roofline products, column casings, perforated panels and any bespoke fabrication, and of any scale.
Description
Through fix rainscreen cladding carrier and panel system.
Features and benefits:
- Independently tested and accredited to the specific requirements of CWCT.
- A1 or A2 panel fire ratings.
- Available in wide choice of materials, colours and finishes including polyester powder-coated, anodized, Corten and Rimex.
- Supports panel sizes up to 1480 x 3850 mm and thickness of 2, 3 or 4 mm.
- Horizontal joint: 20 mm.
- Fixings: Self drill mechanical fix.
- Install method: 1st and 2nd fix layout.
- Rail centres: 600 mm maximum.
A typical system comprises:
- Aluminium support brackets, attached to outer wall substrate.
- Aluminium carrier system.
- Rear ventilated cavity - provides additional weather performance benefits.
- Colour-coded mechanical fixing.
- High performance rainscreen cladding panels.
General information
Color | Silver Guidance for specification option: Standard for anodized finish. Brown Guidance for specification option: Corten. Orange Guidance for specification option: Corten. Other Guidance for specification option: Various. |
Finish | Smooth Powder-coated Satin Weathered Polished |
Material | Aluminium Steel Composite Guidance for specification option: Aluminium Composite Material (ACM). |
Shape | Rectangle Other Square |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Warranty description | Five year Ten year 15 year 20 year 25 year |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | H92/120 Rainscreen cladding |
Specification data - Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systems
System performance | Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements. |
Secondary support structure | Hilti aluminium support brackets; aluminium carrier system; colour-coded mechanical fixings.Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for further details. |
Cladding panels | |
Material | Aluminium composite material panels, 2 mm.Aluminium composite material panels, 3 mm.Aluminium composite material panels, 4 mm.Manufacturer guidanceSpecify colour and finish separately below. |
Panel joints | Horizontal joint: 20 mm. |
System accessories | Manufacturer guidanceConsult manufacturer and insert requirements. |
Design | As drawing. Guidance for specification option: Insert drawing reference number where appropriate. Rail centres: maximum 600 mm. See manufacturer's literature for examples of coping, window head, internal corner, external corner, window jamb, window cill, vertical joint and horizontal joint detail. |
Panel size | Guidance for specification option: 1480 x 3850 mm maximum. Insert requirements or refer to Design. |
Fire rating (to BS EN 13501) | A1 non-combustible. |
Colour/ Finish | Alpolic A1. Guidance for specification option: Solid, metallic or sparkling colours or patterns available; consult manufacturer for options and insert requirements, including drawing or schedule as required for multi-colour facades. |
Sustainability data
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Aluminium Steel Composite Guidance for specification option: Aluminium Composite Material (ACM). |
Third party certifications
Literature
Through Fix - TFS1 Guide
Case studies
The Lightbox Media City Manchester
Landmark Manchester