Swisspearl

A New Vision for Architectural Facades A guide to fibre cement facade systems as non-combustible, compliant construction solution. The CPD covers the nature and manufacture of fibre cement facade panels systems, types of panel on the market, colour and texture options, history, composition and fixing systems. The CPD also covers key legislation and standards regarding safety, fire performance, CDM installation practice and testing. In the allowwed commercial slides, it also covers the company and new visualisation models. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of: - Fibre cement facade panels - The range of products, texture and colours available in lightweight products - The properties in relation to safety and Part B -The CDM and safety requirements of product usage - The product role in lightweight building solutions

This CPD aims to discuss the origins and use of rainscreen. Topics covered will include the basic principles of rainscreen, the advantages, possible concerns, façade panels, wind tight layers, types of fixings and health and safety. By the end of the seminar you should have a greater understanding of: - What a rainscreen is and its first uses - Risk of fire and advantages of fibre cement rainscreen - The production process - Principles of an open rainscreen and the advantages - Different subframe options available - Design ideas This CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely