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K Systems Direct Fix, Mineral Wool External Wall Insulation (EWI) For Steel Framed Buildings
K Systems Direct Fix, Mineral Wool External Wall Insulation (EWI) For Steel Framed Buildings
K Systems Direct Fix, Mineral Wool External Wall Insulation (EWI) For Steel Framed Buildings

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K Systems Insulated Facades

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K Systems Insulated Facades

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K Systems Insulated Facades
Summary
A mineral wool EWI system, directly fixed to sheathed steel frame builds, with options for brick and render finishes.
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Application

Direct Fix EWI system for steel frame buildings, utilizing light-weight and A1 fire rated mineral wool insulation and with a range of finishes available, including clay brick slips, acrylic brick slips, mineral thin coat render and silicone thin coat render.

Suitable for use in low and high-rise applications, for new build and retrofit application.

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Description

Direct-Fix is an external wall insulation system that is suitable for steel framed buildings.

The system is suited for retrofit and new build applications, for low and high rise projects.

A range of aesthetic finishes are available, including the A1 fire classified Mineral Thin coat render and clay brick slip finishes, in addition to the A2 fire classified Silicone Thin coat and light-weight VBriQ acrylic brick slip options.


Features and benefits:

  • Fire performance, with A1 and A2-s1,d0 finish options, which are suitable for high-rise and high-risk building applications.
  • A fast and simple to install EWI system for steel frame construction.
  • Suitable for new build and retrofit applications.
  • A wide range of four industry leading finishes, with brick and render options.
  • No building height restrictions apply - suitable for use at any height.
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Product certifications
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Color
Other
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Finish
Textured, Other
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Material
Render, Brick, Mineral wool
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Shape
Other
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Length
Bespoke
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Width
Bespoke
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Height
Bespoke
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SKU Code
K Systems Direct FIx
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Specification

Support rails and brackets
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Boards
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Material
K Systems approved sheathing board.
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Fixings
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Insulation
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Material
K Systems DD mineral wool.
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Adhesive
K Systems HP14.
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Additional mechanical fixings
R-WX-T self drilling screw with KC or KCX tubed washer and KWL 90 mm washer.
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Render carrier or reinforcement
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Material
Alkali resistant reinforcement mesh, embedded into basecoat.
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Mesh size
Manufacturer's standard.
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Fixings
Not required.
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Render
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Material
K Systems Silicone TC.
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Colour
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System accessories
K Systems expansion beads and trims., Movement joints., Sealant tapes., Sealants., K Pro clear hydrophobic coating., Other.
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Additional properties

Fire performance
A2-s1,d0.
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Basecoat
K Systems HP14.
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Primer
K Systems PrimerTC.
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Third-party certification
KIWA BAW-22-259-S-A-UK.
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Sustainability data

Country of material origin
United Kingdom
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Country of product manufacture
United Kingdom
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Material
Render, Brick, Mineral wool
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Expected Life
30 year
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