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Application

  • Lightweight Rainscreen Cladding.
  • High-Rise Buildings over 18 m.
  • Exterior Cladding.
  • Overcladdingand Infill Cladding.
  • Commercial, Education and Residential.
  • Soffits, Fascia and Bargeboard.

Description

Aluminium cladding panels which are available as A1 Fire Rated (Anodized) and A2 Fire Rated (Powder-coated).


Available in the style of Tongue and Groove (T&G) board, the aluminium cladding exploits the superior performance of lightweight aluminium extrusions and is available in lengths up to 7.2 m long.


Feature and benefits:

  • Lightweight: Renowned for it's lightweight properties, aluminium is about a third of the weight of steel, which makes it easier and cheaper to transport and install than most other metals.
  • Weathering: Aluminium is very resistant to corrosion. Corrosion does not affect aluminium due to it's protective oxide coating. Unlike copper, weather conditions don't influence aluminium.
  • Hidden fixings: Secret Fixing allows for an attractive contemporary finish.
  • Suitability: Aluminium is infinitely recyclable with no loss of quality. More than 55% of the world's primary aluminium is produced using hydroelectric power (no CO2 emissions and renewable).
  • Tested in accordance with ISO 12944-6 corrosivity category: C4 high.

General information

Color

Beige

Black

Blue

Bronze

Brown

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Finish

Smooth

Matt

Anodized

Powder-coated

Material

Aluminium

Shape

Rectangle

Length

Bespoke

Manufacturer guidance

7200 mm (maximum).

Width

Bespoke

Height

14 mm

Guidance for specification option:

Thickness

Uniclass

Pr_25_71_51_05 Aluminium sheetsPrimary

CAWS

H92/120 Rainscreen cladding

Specification data - Aluminium sheets

Standard

To EN 13501-1.

Dimensions

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Length

-

Manufacturer guidance

7200 mm (maximum). Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirement.

Sheet thickness

2 mm.

Finishes

-

Applied

Powder-coated to RAL.

Guidance for specification option:

VulcaLap® RAL colour powder-coated finishes achieve Reaction to fire classification: EN 13501.1-A2-s1,d0 in a wide range of colours, gloss levels and textures.


Tested RAL finishes to meet the requirements for ISO 12944-6:2018, which gives a life expectancy until major maintenance of more than 25 years in a corrosivity category C4 environment: seafront, cyclic salt spray, UV, freezing and chlorine. You can also apply for 10-year project specific manufacturer warranty.


Consult RAL colour chart for details and insert requirement.

Anodized silver.

Guidance for specification option:

Anodizing is an electrochemical process which enhances the natural weathering resistance, as well as giving a much more consistent, aesthetic finish. Anodized finishes are A1 Fire Rated non-combustible.


Anodized finishes meet the requirements for ISO 12944-6:2018, which gives a life expectancy until major maintenance of more than 25 years in a corrosivity category C4 environment: seafront, cyclic salt spray, UV, freezing and chlorine.


The anodized process does not add anything to the metal, meaning that it remains 100% recyclable and 100% pure aluminium.

Wood finish powder coated.

Guidance for specification option:

VulcaLap® is available in 11 attractive WOOD finishes which achieve Reaction to fire classification: EN 13501.1-A2-s1,d0 – further finishes will be available soon. Each finish has a subtle variation during production which adds to the authenticity.


Vulcan WOOD finishes meet the requirements for ISO 12944-6:2018, which gives a life expectancy until major maintenance of more than 25 years in a corrosivity category C4 environment: seafront, cyclic salt spray, UV, freezing and chlorine. WOOD finishes have also undergone testing in Florida with a 10-year manufacturer warranty.


WOOD finishes are a suitable choice for those seeking to capture the warmth and character of real timber, but without the maintenance and colour change to exposed areas. Timber is a popular feature that gives a softening effect in modern architecture.


Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirement.

Anodized bronze.

Guidance for specification option:

Anodizing is an electrochemical process which enhances the natural weathering resistance, as well as giving a much more consistent, aesthetic finish. Anodized finishes are A1 Fire Rated non-combustible.


Anodized finishes meet the requirements for ISO 12944-6:2018, which gives a life expectancy until major maintenance of more than 25 years in a corrosivity category C4 environment: seafront, cyclic salt spray, UV, freezing and chlorine.


The anodized process does not add anything to the metal, meaning that it remains 100% recyclable and 100% pure aluminium.

Stone finish.

Guidance for specification option:

The stone effect collection offers enhanced aesthetic finishes that provide a great alternative to concrete, Portland stone, limestone and brickwork.


Stone is a key feature of architectural design. It stands for combining stunning aesthetics with a promise of long-lasting architectural legacy.


These special effect powder coatings demonstrate exceptional variations in colour and patination, which imitates the appearance and textures of natural stone.

Stone finishes are subject to minimum orders quantities; please contact our sales team for further details.


Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirement.

Reaction to fire

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External face

Dependent upon finish applied. A1 Fire Rated (Anodized) and A2 Fire Rated (Powder-coated).

Internal face

Dependent upon finish applied. A1 Fire Rated (Anodized) and A2 Fire Rated (Powder-coated).

Accessories

Accessories necessary to complete the product installation.

Sustainability data

Material

Aluminium

Expected Life

25 year

Literature

Weathertightness testing of a performance mock-up for the VulcaLap Plank System

Weathertightness testing of a performance mock-up for the VulcaLap Plank System

Certificate for VulcaLap Corrosivity Category

Certificate for VulcaLap Corrosivity Category

Case studies

Travelodge

Travelodge

Trident Point

Trident Point