Vantage® DF (Discreet Fix) Rainscreen System - Rainscreen Cladding System
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ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management
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ISO 9001 Quality Management
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UL Certified
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Fully drained and ventilated discreet fix rainscreen cladding system.
Application
Particularly suitable for vertical applications, but can also be adapted for use in horizontal orientations.
Description
Delivers the speed, precision installation and cost-effectiveness of a fully modular system, yet also has the flexibility to accommodate bespoke design detail. The system offers a wide selection of panel sizes, giving designers the opportunity to experiment with panel variation and orientation, producing stunning façade, soffit and fascia combinations without impacting the budget.
The system is fully drained and ventilated with the same carrier rail system as its sibling Vantage® IP, the Vantage® DF gives in-built precision fastener alignment, using pre-punched holes to ensure perfect spacing of the discreet, colour matched connections.
Features and benefits:
- Comprehensive choice of Vantage® DF standard details.
- 20 mm all-round joint gap ensures an eye-catching, quality finish.
- Available in a wide range of materials and finishes.
Components:
- Hands free brackets.
- Vantage® DF support rails.
- Vantage® DF façade panels.
- Fixings.
General information
Finish | Powder-coated Anodized Coated |
Material | Aluminium Zinc Stainless steel Copper Cor-Ten |
Shape | Rectangle Square |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | H20/150 Sheet cladding (attached to metal support systems) H20/10 Sheet cladding H92/120 Rainscreen cladding |
Product range |
Specification data - Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systems
Thermal insulation | Manufacturer guidanceMineral wool insulation, supplied by others; insert requirements. |
Breather membrane | |
Material | Manufacturer guidanceFire rated breather membrane, supplied by others; insert requirements. |
Fasteners | Manufacturer guidanceSupplied by others; insert requirements. |
Secondary support structure | BTS aluminium support structure.Guidance for specification option: A fully adjustable system of support brackets and carrier profiles offer a hands free lining and levelling facility to required cladding zone range. |
Cavity fire barriers | |
Horizontal | Manufacturer guidanceSeek specialist information from specialist manufacturers and insert requirements. |
Vertical | Manufacturer guidanceSeek specialist information from specialist manufacturers and insert requirements. |
Cladding panels | |
Material | Aluminium, composite material (ACM) panels.Aluminium powder coated.Guidance for specification option: Insert colour requirements. Aluminium, PVDF.Aluminium, anodized.Zinc, VM.Zinc, Quartz.Zinc, Anthra.Zinc, Rheinsink.Zinc, Blue Grey.Zinc, Graphite.Copper.Coated steel.Stainless steel, bespoke finish.Guidance for specification option: Available in a range of surface finishes, insert requirements. |
Panel joints | Labyrinth joints.Guidance for specification option:
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Reveals | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements or omit. |
System accessories | Manufacturer guidanceAll necessary accessories are available including, flashings, copings, bullnose and drainage channel. Insert requirements. |
Thickness | Vantage® DF rainscreen panel, 2 mm. Vantage® DF rainscreen panel, 3 mm. Manufacturer guidancePanel thickness. |
Sheathing board | Manufacturer guidanceFire rated CP board (supplied by others); insert requirement. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Aluminium Zinc Stainless steel Copper Cor-Ten |
Manufacturing plant location | |
Embodied carbonA1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804 | 60.8 kg CO₂ eq/m² |
Recyclability | 100% |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 70 % |
Expected Life | 80 year |
Third party certifications
Third party certifications
Literature
Vantage DF H92
Vantage DF System Details
VANTAGE® DF - 2024 CWCT Test Report R4791185811
Vantage® DF - Discreet Fix Rainscreen Facade System
Case studies
Living Systems Institute, Exeter University