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Genius Prime - Aluminium Rainscreen Cladding System

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Genius Facades Limited

Non-combustible ‘hook on’ cladding panel.

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Application

External facade installations - Masonry or lightweight steel frame.

Description

Genius Prime is folded aluminium cassette panel that utilises a 3 mm aluminium ‘hook on’ panel, which combines contemporary aesthetics with uncomplicated fixing methods allowing for rapid installation time.


The BBA approved fully adjustable backing system comprises helping hand brackets and vertical T/L support rails. The framing allows for use with multiple substrates including traditional masonry and lightweight steel frame. Please enquire directly with enquires@geniusfacades.com for static calculation and further details.

 

Features and benefits:

  • Non-combustible (A1 and A2-s1, d0).
  • Available in large format panels.
  • Allows for generic detailing by the designer.
  • Simple system to design, detail and install.
  • Recyclable.
  • ‘Hook on’ installation method.
  • 4.5 m² coverage by one panel.  

General information

Color

-

Manufacturer guidance

Extensive range of colours and textures including RAL and special metallics. 

Finish

Powder-coated

Guidance for specification option:

Polyester Powder Coating (PPC).

Anodized

Material

Aluminium

Guidance for specification option:

3 mm.

Shape

Square

Rectangle

Manufacturer guidance

Specialist curving available.

Length

3000 mm

Bespoke

Guidance for specification option:

Available on request.

Width

1500 mm

Bespoke

Guidance for specification option:

Available on request.

Warranty description

-

Manufacturer guidance

Dependant on finish, material and location. Please contact to discuss.

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

Extensive range of brackets to accommodate specified thickness of mineral wool insulation and required cladding zones. 

Breather membrane

-

Material

By others.

Fasteners

By others.

Secondary support structure

BBA approved Genius Facades braces and rail system.

Cavity fire barriers

-

Horizontal

By others.

Vertical

By others.

Cladding panels

-

Material

Aluminium, PPC.

Guidance for specification option:

PPC (Polyester Powder Coating).


Aluminium, Anodized.

Guidance for specification option:

Anodized.


Aluminium, PVDF.

Guidance for specification option:

Genius Pre-Coat.


Panel joints

As typical details.

Reveals

As typical details.

System accessories

None.

Flashings.

Cappings.

Trims.

Window pods.

Thickness

3 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

Generally 2-3 mm. Other thicknesses available on request.

Fire classification

To EN 13501-1, A1-s1, d0.

To EN 13501-1, A2-s1, d0.

Joint width

10 mm.

20 mm.

Rail material/ finish

Extruded aluminium, 6063/T6 grade alloy.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

Europe

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Material

Aluminium

Guidance for specification option:

3 mm.

Manufacturing plant location

Recyclability

95% - Guidance for specification option:
According to European Aluminium Association (EAA) 95% of aluminium metal of a building is recycled.

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

20 %

Guidance for specification option:

Up to 20% recycled content for aluminium sheet, and up to 75% recycled content for extruded aluminium. These values could vary depending on where the material is sourced.

Expected Life

60 year

Literature

Genius Facades Systems Brochure - 2023

Genius Facades Systems Brochure - 2023

Genius Facades - Finishes Brochure

Genius Facades - Finishes Brochure

Genius A1 Pre-Coat Brochure

Genius A1 Pre-Coat Brochure

Case studies

FISH ISLAND, London

FISH ISLAND, London

LEEDS PLAYHOUSE, Leeds

LEEDS PLAYHOUSE, Leeds

LUXURIO, Loughborough

LUXURIO, Loughborough

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY, Manchester

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY, Manchester

THE CHRISTIE HOSPITAL, Manchester

THE CHRISTIE HOSPITAL, Manchester

THE EMPORIUM, Birmingham

THE EMPORIUM, Birmingham

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