Luxe Clad A1 TFP Through Fix Panel Cladding System - Rainscreen Cladding
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Solid Collection
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BS EN 13501-1
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ISO 9001 Quality Management
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UL Certified
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Non-combustible, A1-rated, through fix panel (rivet fix) rainscreen cladding system.
Application
Particularly suited for a wide range of architectural cladding applications on both internal and external commercial and residential projects, where a sleek/ modern facade is required.
All provided products are tested and certified in accordance with Approved Document B, Volume 2, for high-rise buildings.
Description
Non-combustible, A1-rated, through fix panel (rivet fix) rainscreen cladding system with a panel thickness of 3 mm.
A typical system comprises:
- Insulation (to specified thickness).
- Breather membrane.
- EVT II support structure.
- Cavity fire barriers.
- A1-rated cladding panels (3 mm thickness).
- RJ Facades Ltd fixings.
Cladding panel - Features and benefits:
- Rivet fixed panels are cut into flat sheets and holes punched/ drilled for rivet locations. Fixings can be matched to the panel to give a partially hidden installation.
- No oil-canning appearance.
- Offers a cost-effective and aesthetically pleasing facade solution.
- Lightweight and rigid, easy to install.
- Installation method: Either top-down or bottom-up.
- Non-combustible: A1 rated to BS EN 13501-1.
- Versatile: Can be custom designed into a wide range of shapes and dimensions including perforated or curved in some applications.
- UL Mark – Performance of Cladding and Cladding Support Systems (pending).
- Tested to CWCT standards with wind load of 3600 Pa safety.
- Highly durable and impact-resistant, can be used effectively in high traffic areas.
- Available in an extensive range of standard colours.
- Finished with polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) KYNAR 500, HYLAR 5000 or fluoroethylene vinyl ether (FEVE) paints, known for their high durability, providing the optimum resistance to weather. They also provide customizable colour/ finish options.
- Warranty available up to 40 years - consult manufacturer for details.
- Extremely flat, low surface stress.
- Also available as a TFC (Through Fix Cassette Cladding System), SFC (Secret Fix Cassette Cladding System - hook on fixed), IPP (Interlocking Pressed Plank Cladding System), CP (Castellated Panel Cladding System), or a "near zero CO2 e" low carbon aluminium alloy (which are specified separately).
4.8 mm diameter colour matched, large flange rivets are fixed to EVT II system. Fixing centres should be spaced 14–50 mm from the panel edge. When using rivets, ensure that a RT/ACB/NP/AL/K14 Rivet Nosepiece adapter is also used to prevent over-tightening of the rivets. Once fixed points are installed, work over the panel for the sliding centres – consult manufacturers drawings for further details.
Secondary support structure - Features and benefits:
- Lightweight.
- Durable.
- Certified low carbon: ≤4.0/kg co²eq/1.0 kg aluminium.
- UL Mark – Performance of Cladding and Cladding Support Systems (R40530-1).
- Tested to Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT).
- UKAS accredited.
- NHBC recognized for technical project submissions.
- System warranty available - contact manufacturer's technical team for information.
Multiple colour options are available, including:
- Solid.
- Metallic.
- Sparkling.
- Patina.
- Corten.
- Stone.
- Brushed.
- Wood.
- Iridium.
- Bespoke.
General information
Color | White Cream Beige Grey Black |
Finish | PVdF Painted Powder-coated Metallic Anodized |
Material | Aluminium |
Shape | Rectangle Other |
Length | 2500 mm 3200 mm 4000 mm Bespoke |
Width | 1000 mm 1250 mm 1500 mm Bespoke |
Height | 3 mm Manufacturer guidanceSheet thickness. |
Warranty description | 40 year Guidance for specification option: Warranty available up to 40 years - consult manufacturer for details. |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | H92/120 Rainscreen cladding |
Specification data - Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systems
Thermal insulation | Rockwool Duo Slab (or equivalent, where applicable).Guidance for specification option: Insert required thickness.
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Breather membrane | |
Material | DuPont™ Tyvek® FireCurb®.Guidance for specification option:
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Secondary support structure | EVT II aluminium carrier rail system.Guidance for specification option: EVT II Helping Hand Brackets, System Profiles and Structural Support Profiles:
EVT II - Structural C Channels and Top-Hat Support Profiles: Comprises of aluminium or stainless steel top-hats and C-channel rails to allow brackets to be installed in isolation of stud location or increase system depth. The EVT II top-hats can also be used in their own right to replace timber batten style sub-grids. EVT II - Rails: L-profile or T-profile, available in a range of sizes and 6 m in length. Consult manufacturer for details. Manufacturer guidanceConsult manufacturer for guidance. |
Cavity fire barriers | |
Horizontal | Siderise E90 I30 Open State Cavity Barriers.Manufacturer guidanceFixings: Fire tested fixings to be advised by Siderise to equivalent performance of fire barrier, fixing reference dictated by substrate. |
Vertical | Siderise E90 I30 Closed State Cavity Barriers.Manufacturer guidanceFixings: Fire tested fixings to be advised by Siderise to equivalent performance of fire barrier, fixing reference dictated by substrate. |
Cladding panels | |
Material | Aluminium - 3000 series.Aluminium - 5000 series.Manufacturer guidanceFixed with SSAL481016 - 4.8 x 10 x 16 mm flange - AIMg 2.5/ A2 grade, grip range 1.5–6.5 mm, colour matched to panel. Fixing centres should be spaced 14–50 mm from the edge of the panel and at maximum 600 mm centres (wind load dependent) - consult manufacturers drawings for further details. Fixings by Mainline Products UK Ltd. |
Panel joints | 10 mm joints in both vertical and horizontal directions.Closed joints.Guidance for specification option: Can incorporate Birdsbeak joint closure profile and Vermin closure profile. Consult manufacturer for details. |
System accessories | Not required.130530 EVT II Single Thermal Pad 80 x 42 mm.130531 EVT II Double Thermal Pad 160 x 42 mm.Window flashing profile. |
Configuration/ Design | Manufacturer guidanceInsert drawing or project reference, or insert requirements. |
Thickness | 3 mm. Guidance for specification option: 8.24 kg/m². |
Panel size | 2500 x 1000 mm. 2500 x 1250 mm. 2500 x 1500 mm. 3200 x 1000 mm. 3200 x 1250 mm. Manufacturer guidanceLength x width. |
Finish: | PVDF KYNAR 500. HYLAR 5000. FEVE. Polyester powder-coated. Manufacturer guidanceEN 1396/ AAMA 2605. |
Colour | Pure White. White. Cream. Beige. Light Grey. Manufacturer guidanceColours listed are only a sample of the possibilities available. Any RAL, NCS and NCS-S color chart can be used. On request, manufacturer can also prepare individual colours to match required specifications. |
Reaction to fire | To BS EN 13501-1, Class A1. |
Sheathing board | RCM Y Wall Board. Guidance for specification option:
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Cavity | 50 mm open joint installation. Guidance for specification option: Measured from face of insulation to rear of panel, can be reduced by 50% at fire barrier locations or other “pinch” points. 25 mm closed joint installation. Guidance for specification option: Measured from face of insulation to rear of panel, can be reduced by 50% at fire barrier locations or other “pinch” points. Manufacturer guidanceCavity depth. |
Fixings | Supplied by RJ Facades. Guidance for specification option: Fire rated, ETA approved fixing, RJ Facades Ltd to carry out pull out test on site to determine correct fixing. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | Europe |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Recyclability | 100% recyclable |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 99.5 % Guidance for specification option: Up to 99.5% 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. |
Third party certifications
Literature
Luxe Clad A1 Colour Chart
EVT 11 Brackets
System Profiles & Structural Support Profiles
Technical brochure