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Vantage® EMF (Expanded Metal Framed) Facade System - Rainscreen Cladding System

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BTS Fabrications Limited Third party certifications:
  • ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management

    Certificate type

  • ISO 9001 Quality Management

    Certificate type

A framed expanded mesh system which incorporates BTS facades and fabrications distinctive frame encapsulating the edges of expanded mesh sheets.

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Application

Suitable for use in a variety of vertical architectural facades applications.

Description

Vantage® EMF framed expanded mesh system incorporates BTS facades and fabrications frame, encapsulating the edges of expanded mesh sheets. The framing gives the mesh a distinctive visual effect and can be used in a variety of vertical architectural facades applications. The system utilises existing technology from the Vantage® SF rainscreen system and allows the expanded mesh to be secret fixed.


A choice of three expanded meshes, Athens, Madrid and Bilbao, in a vast variety of powder coated and anodised finishes can be incorporated into a Vantage® EMF building to match the changing face of a business. The orientation of original panels can also be changed – offering complete aesthetic versatility and keeps the design fresh and contemporary from concept to completion.


Features and benefits:

  • Comprehensive choice of Vantage® EMF 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® EMF support rails.
  • Vantage® EMF mesh façade panels.
  • Fixings.

General information

Finish

Anodized

Powder-coated

Guidance for specification option:

Polyester powder coated.

Material

Aluminium

Shape

Rectangle

Square

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Uniclass

Ss_25_20_70_25 Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systemsPrimary

CAWS

H92/120 Rainscreen cladding

H20/150 Sheet cladding (attached to metal support systems)

H20/10 Sheet cladding

Product range

Vantage® Mesh Systems

Specification data - Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systems

Thermal insulation

-

Manufacturer guidance

BTS recommended non-combustible mineral wool insulation (supplied by others). Insert requirements.

Breather membrane

-

Material

-

Manufacturer guidance

Fire rated breather membrane (supplied by others), insert requirements.

Fasteners

-

Manufacturer guidance

Supplied by others; insert requirements.

Secondary support structure

BTS Secret Fix Vertical Carrier and Nvelope Helping Hand brackets.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Available in 6 m lengths with lugs set out in factory to match panels.
  • Lugs fixed to carrier with adjustable bolts.
  • Bracket size is project specific.
  • Insert requirements.

Cavity fire barriers

-

Horizontal

-

Manufacturer guidance

Seek specialist information from specialist manufacturers and insert requirements.

Vertical

-

Manufacturer guidance

Seek specialist information from specialist manufacturers and insert requirements.

Cladding panels

-

Material

Vantage® EMF Secret Fixed Panel, 3 mm thick, polyester powder coated aluminium, Athens configuration.

Guidance for specification option:

Insert colour requirements.

Vantage® EMF Secret Fixed Panel, 3 mm thick, anodized aluminium, Athens configuration.

Vantage® EMF Secret Fixed Panel, 3 mm thick, polyester powder coated aluminium, Madrid configuration.

Guidance for specification option:

Insert colour requirements.

Vantage® EMF Secret Fixed Panel, 3 mm thick, anodized aluminium, Madrid configuration.

Vantage® EMF Secret Fixed Panel, 3 mm thick, polyester powder coated, Bilbao configuration.

Guidance for specification option:

Insert colour requirements.

Vantage® EMF Secret Fixed Panel, 3 mm thick, anodized aluminium, Bilbao configuration.

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer for fixing options and insert requirements.

Reveals

-

Manufacturer guidance

Insert requirements or omit.

System accessories

-

Manufacturer guidance

Insert requirements or omit.

Ventilation cavity

-

Manufacturer guidance

25 mm (minimum) ventilation gap, insert requirements.

Sheathing board

-

Manufacturer guidance

BTS recommended non-combustible calcium silicate 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

Recyclability

100%

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

70 %

Third party certifications

ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management

ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management

BTS ISO 45001:2018

ISO 9001 Quality Management

ISO 9001 Quality Management

BTS ISO 9001:2015

Literature

Vantage EMF Specification Drawing

Vantage EMF Specification Drawing

Case studies

BTS Facades & Fabrications – Car Park

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