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Interlocking Plank System - IPS - Rainscreen Cladding System

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Aluminium panels, A1 non-combustible

Eltherington Group Ltd Variant:
Third party certifications:
  • CWCT Certificate

    CWCT Certificate

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Rainscreen cladding system using pressed metal planks secretly fixed within the interlocking male and female joint.

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Application

External architectural systems including rainscreen cladding.

Description

Rainscreen cladding system using pressed metal planks secretly fixed within the interlocking male and female joint.


Features and benefits:

  • A top-down system - the install starts at the top of the elevation, interlocking the top of one plank into the bottom of another.
  • Can be fixed horizontally or vertically when installed on to the subframe.
  • CWCT tested horizontal and vertical fix.
  • A1 or A2 panel fire ratings.
  • Available in wide choice of materials, colours and finishes including polyester powder-coated, anodized, Corten and Rimex.
  • Supports plank sizes with face heights of 150–350 mm, up to 6400 mm long and thickness of 1, 1.2 or 1.5 mm.
  • Horizontal joint: 10–20 mm.
  • Vertical joint: Open, closed return or butt strap.
  • Fixings: Self drill mechanical fix.
  • Install method: Top down.
  • Fixing centres: 750 mm maximum.


A typical system comprises:

  • Aluminium support brackets, attached to outer wall substrate.
  • Rear ventilated cavity - provides additional weather performance benefits.
  • Aluminium carrier system.
  • High performance rainscreen cladding panels (planks), interlocked.

General information

Color

Silver

Guidance for specification option:

Standard for anodized finish.

Brown

Guidance for specification option:

Corten.

Orange

Guidance for specification option:

Corten.

Other

Guidance for specification option:

Various.

Finish

Smooth

Powder-coated

Satin

Weathered

Polished

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Material

Aluminium

Steel

Shape

Rectangle

Other

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

Ten year

15 year

20 year

25 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

System performance

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirements.

Secondary support structure

Hilti aluminium support brackets; aluminium carrier system.

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer for further details.

Cladding panels

-

Material

Aluminium, 1 mm thick.

Aluminium, 1.2 mm thick.

Aluminium, 1.5 mm thick.

Manufacturer guidance

Specify colour and finish separately below.

Panel joints

Horizontal joint: 10–20 mm; vertical joint: Open.

Horizontal joint: 10–20 mm; vertical joint: closed return.

Horizontal joint: 10–20 mm; vertical joint: butt strap.

System accessories

-

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

Design

As drawing.

Guidance for specification option:

Insert drawing reference number where appropriate.


Rail centres: maximum 750 mm.

Panel size

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirements or refer to Design.

  • Face height(s): 150–350 mm.
  • Length: Up to 6400 mm.

Fire rating (to BS EN 13501)

A1 non-combustible.

Colour/ Finish

CoreClad® A1.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer for options and insert requirements, including drawing or schedule as required for multi-colour facades.

Anodized.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer for details.

Sustainability data

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Material

Aluminium

Steel

Third party certifications

CWCT Certificate

CWCT Certificate

1.5mm IPS CWCT

Literature

Interlocking Plank System - IPS Guide

Interlocking Plank System - IPS Guide

Case studies

Brookfield Retail Park, Waltham Cross

Brookfield Retail Park, Waltham Cross

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