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Futural - A1 Cassette Cladding System (Joint Fix / Discrete) - Rainscreen Cladding System

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FUTURAL (UK) LTD Third party certifications:
  • UKAS

    UKAS

    Certificate type

  • EN 13501-1 (Efectis)

    EN 13501-1 (Efectis)

    Certificate type

  • CWCT Certificate

    CWCT Certificate

    Certificate type

A1 non-combustible cassette cladding system; PVDF pre-coated solid aluminium cassette panels; CWCT Standards tested; 30-year warranty; 100% compliance with Building Regulations.

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Application

Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systems.

Description

Futural joint fix system is a folded aluminium cassette panel system that utilizes fixings discretely placed within the panel joints, allowing for isolated and individual panel removal. It is a complete system solution featuring Futural Cladding panels, support rails and brackets, and colour matched fixings.


It is mechanically joint fixed, eliminating the need for adhesives, and panels can be independently replaced. It is a CWCT tested cladding system solution which is available in 2 and 3 mm aluminium and unlimited colour range.


Futural Cladding Panel

A1 non-combustible solid aluminium manufactured from marine grade aluminium and PVDF coatings; it is highly durable and impact resistant, yet available in unlimited colour range.


Compliant standards:

  • A1 Non-combustible to BS EN 13501-1.
  • CWCT Standards Tested.
  • EN 1396 standards tested.
  • AAMA 2605 standards tested.


Features and benefits:

  • 4000 hours salt spray accelerated weathering tested
  • 2000 hours UV-accelerated weathering tested
  • 30+ year warranty.
  • UKCA marked.

General information

Color

Beige

Black

Blue

Bronze

Brown

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Finish

PVdF

Gloss

Matt

Textured

Smooth

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Material

Aluminium

Shape

Rectangle

Other

Length

2500 mm

3200 mm

4000 mm

Bespoke

Width

1250 mm

1500 mm

Bespoke

Height

2 mm

3 mm

Bespoke

Warranty description

30 year

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

Thermal insulation

-

Manufacturer guidance

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

Futural aluminium support structure.

Guidance for specification option:

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

Futural aluminium cassette panels, 2 mm thick.

Futural aluminium cassette panels, 3 mm thick.

Manufacturer guidance

  • Aluminium grade: 3000 or 5000 series.
  • Tensile strength: 145–260 MPa.
  • Thermal conductivity: 138 W/mK.

Panel joints

20 mm standard closed joints in both vertical and horizontal directions.

Reveals

-

Manufacturer guidance

Insert requirements or omit.

System accessories

-

Manufacturer guidance

All necessary accessories are available including, flashings, copings, bullnose and drainage channel. Insert requirements.

Panel size

-

Manufacturer guidance

Insert requirements.

  • Standard width: 1250 or 1500 mm.
  • Standard length: 2500, 3200 or 4000 mm.

Panel

Guidance for specification option:

Refer to Futural Colour Chart and insert requirements, or contact manufacturer for full list of colour options.

Manufacturer guidance

Panel colour.

Surface finish

PVDF coating.

Fire performance

Non-combustible.

Guidance for specification option:

All system components are A1/ A2 non-combustible.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Material

Aluminium

Embodied carbon

A1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804

8.6 kg CO₂ eq/unit

Self declared

Recyclability

100%

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

99.5 %

Third party certifications

UKAS

UKAS

Futural - 2000 Hours UV Acceleration Test Report

UKAS

UKAS

Futural - 4000 Hours Humidity Resistance Report

UKAS

UKAS

Futural - 4000 Hours Salt Sprat Test Report

EN 13501-1 (Efectis)

EN 13501-1 (Efectis)

Futural - A1 Report

CWCT Certificate

CWCT Certificate

Futural - CWCT Report

Literature

Futural - Cleaning & Maintenance Guides

Futural - Cleaning & Maintenance Guides

Futural - Colour Chart

Futural - Colour Chart

Futural - Fabrication & Handling Guides

Futural - Fabrication & Handling Guides

Futural - Product Brochure

Futural - Product Brochure

Futural - Technical Data Sheet

Futural - Technical Data Sheet

Case studies

AC Marriott Hotel - Manchester

AC Marriott Hotel - Manchester