Genius Prime - Aluminium Rainscreen Cladding System
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Non-combustible ‘hook on’ cladding panel.
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 guidanceExtensive 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 guidanceSpecialist 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 guidanceDependant on finish, material and location. Please contact to discuss. |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | H92/120 Rainscreen cladding |
Specification data - Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systems
Thermal insulation | Manufacturer guidanceExtensive 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: |
Recycled contentAs 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 - Finishes Brochure
Genius A1 Pre-Coat Brochure
Case studies
FISH ISLAND, London
LEEDS PLAYHOUSE, Leeds
LUXURIO, Loughborough
MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY, Manchester
THE CHRISTIE HOSPITAL, Manchester
THE EMPORIUM, Birmingham