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Evverlap A2 Fibre Cement VF2 Cladding System

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Valcan (Fairview Europe Ltd)

Complete system specification for the Evverlap non-combustible rainscreen facade panel, and Vitrafix, plus fixings to the wall from Certifix.

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Application

Particularly suited to both internal and external modern commercial, residential and industrial buildings, where a non-combustible facade is required with the natural aesthetics of timber.

Panels are cut installed with a 40 mm overlap weatherboard appearance.  Fixings are concealed behind the overlap and can be colour matched to the panel if required.

Description

Complete system specification for the Evverlap non-combustible rainscreen facade panel, and Vitrafix, plus fixings to the wall from Certifix.

This provides a comprehensive warranty on the complete system. All Certifix provided products are tested and certified in accordance with ADB v2 for high rise buildings. All batch numbers will be recorded, regular site visits to be made by Valcan and Certifix during the installation, frequency to be decided at order stage with client.


Features and benefits:

  • Overlapping/ weatherboard installation.
  • No oil-canning appearance.
  • Offering a cost-effective and aesthetically pleasing facade solution.
  • Lightweight and rigid, easy to install.
  • Non-combustible.
  • Versatile: Can be custom designed into a wide range of shapes and dimensions along with perforated or curved in some applications.
  • Warranty available up to ten years: consult manufacturer for details.


Vitrafix systems:

Aluminium carrier system brackets, profiles and fixings which have been tested to BS 8414-1 and BS 8414-2 and are Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT) tested. Designed to offer a cost effective yet strong carrier system, and is suitable for all building types. 

  1. Vitrafix VF1: The VF1 system has adjustability of 102–235 mm and can be further extended by combining the Vitrafix VF2/TH system to give an additional depth: consult manufacturer for further details. Custom depth brackets are also available.
  2. Vitrafix VF2: Comprised of aluminium or steel top-hats and C-channel rails to allow brackets to be installed in isolation of stud location or increase system depth.  The VF2 top-hats can also be used in the own right to replace timber batten style sub grids.


Features and benefits:

  • Lightweight.
  • Durable.
  • Tested to BS 8414.
  • Tested to Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT).
  • System warranty available - contact manufacturer's technical team for information.
  • Application: For panel systems using VF1 fixings.

General information

Color

Finish

Smooth

Textured

Guidance for specification option:

Wood grain effect.

Painted

Material

Fibre cement

Length

3657 mm

Width

210 mm

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

Ten year

Guidance for specification option:

Up to ten years; consult manufacturer for details.

Uniclass

Ss_25_20_70_25 Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systemsPrimary

CAWS

H92/120 Rainscreen cladding

Specification data - Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systems

System performance

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Manufacturer guidance

Insert requirements.

Thermal insulation

Certifix mineral wool rainscreen slab, thickness.

Guidance for specification option:

Insert required thickness.


Thermal performance: 0.034 W/m·K.

Fire rating (to BS EN 13501-1): A1.

Fixings: CIA/FR Certifix fire-rated insulation fixings.

Breather membrane

-

Material

CertiShield Class A2 Breather Membrane.

Guidance for specification option:

Fire performance to EN 13501-1.

Fasteners

Manufacturer's standard.

Secondary support structure

Vitrafix VF1/ VF2.

Guidance for specification option:

Aluminium.

Manufacturer guidance

See below for options for: Brackets; rails; horizontal rails; fixings; accessories.

Cavity fire barriers

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Horizontal

Certifix Open State Cavity Barrier (OSCB).

Manufacturer guidance

Fixings: Fire-tested fixings to be advised by Certifix Ltd to equivalent performance of fire barrier, fixing reference dictated by substrate.

Vertical

Certifix Wall Cavity Fire Barrier - Full Fill.

Manufacturer guidance

Fixings: Fire-tested fixings to be advised by Certifix Ltd to equivalent performance of fire barrier, fixing reference dictated by substrate.

Cladding panels

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Material

Evverlap fibre cement weatherboard, 3000 x 210 x 10 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

Weight: 12 kg/m²; density: 1150 ±75 kg/m³.

Manufacturer guidance

Fixing: VFSDP5.535C Vitrafix self-drill panhead 5.5 x 35 mm, A4, colour-matched to panel.


12 mm-thick panels also available.

Large-format sheets also available; minimum order quantities apply. Consult manufacturer for details.

Panel joints

Overlapping.

Closed joints.

Reveals

Not required.

25 mm-wide window flashing profile.

Guidance for specification option:

Supplied by Certifix.

Colour/ Finish

Unpainted.

Guidance for specification option:

For customer painting on site (after installation).

Anthracite grey, RAL 7016.

Slate grey, RAL 7015.

Umbra grey, RAL 7022.

White, RAL 9002.

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Fire rating (to BS EN 13501)

A1.

Rails

VF2TH1002A Vitrafix VF2, 100 x 50 x 2 mm Top Hat D.

Guidance for specification option:

3000 mm long.

VF2TH502A Vitrafix VF2, 50 x 50 x 2 mm Top Hat S.

Guidance for specification option:

3000 mm long.

Fixings

VFSD.538/A4 Vitrafix self-drill, 5.5 x 38 mm, A4 grade, 8 mm hex head w/washer.

Masonry anchors by Certifix Ltd - ETA approved, fire-rated fixing.

Guidance for specification option:

Certifix Ltd to carry out pull out test on site to determine correct fixing.

Cavity

Depth: 50 mm open joint installation.

Guidance for specification option:

Measured from face of insulation to rear of panel; can be reduced by 50% at fire barrier locations or other “pinch” points.

Depth: 25 mm closed joint installation.

Guidance for specification option:

Measured from face of insulation to rear of panel; can be reduced by 50% at fire barrier locations or other “pinch” points.

Other.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult CWCT section 3.4.4.4 and insert requirements.

Sheathing board

ProcellaPro.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Panel size (l x w): 2500 x 1250 mm.
  • Thickness: 12 mm; weight: 21.6 kg/m².
  • Fire rating to BS EN 13501-1: A1.
  • Fixings: VFSDPP4.838/WT Vitrafix self-drill ProcellaPro WT fixing, 4.8 x 38 mm with countersunk head – consult manufacturer's details for fixing layouts.