Interlocking Plank System - IPS - Rainscreen Cladding System
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ACM panels, A1 non-combustible
ACM panels, A1 non-combustible
CWCT Certificate
Certificate type
Rainscreen cladding system using pressed metal planks secretly fixed within the interlocking male and female joint.
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 |
Material | Aluminium Steel |
Shape | Rectangle Other |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Warranty description | Ten year 15 year 20 year 25 year |
Uniclass | |
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 guidanceConsult manufacturer for further details. |
Cladding panels | |
Material | Aluminium composite material (ACM) panels, 1 mm.Aluminium composite material (ACM) panels, 1.2 mm.Aluminium composite material (ACM) panels, 1.5 mm.Manufacturer guidanceSpecify 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 guidanceConsult 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.
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Fire rating (to BS EN 13501) | A1 non-combustible. |
Colour/ Finish | Alpolic A1. Guidance for specification option: Solid, metallic or sparkling colours or patterns available; consult manufacturer for options and insert requirements, including drawing or schedule as required for multi-colour facades. |
Sustainability data
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Aluminium Steel |
Third party certifications
Literature
Interlocking Plank System - IPS Guide
Case studies
Brookfield Retail Park, Waltham Cross
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