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Drained and back ventilated rainscreen cladding system.
External rainscreen cladding.
Suitable for for use over:
Grooved rainscreen cladding system comprising panels made in mineral composite, designed for use as a decorative and protective facade over external walls of buildings.
The panels offer a choice of different finishes and colours in different sizes. The system includes the panels and the horizontal rails only. Primary subframe not included.
Technical characteristics:
Finish | Smooth Matt Gloss Other Guidance for specification option: Finishes include Shell, Moon, Rhodes, Urba, Riven, Glossy, Smooth Matt, Taïga, Papyrus, Fluted, Wood and Glass Paste. Mineral |
Material | Mineral Composite |
Shape | Rectangle Square |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | H92/120 Rainscreen cladding |
Product range |
Thermal insulation | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements (specify separately if required) or omit. |
Breather membrane | |
Material | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements (specify separately if required) or omit. |
Fasteners | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements (specify separately if required) or omit. |
Secondary support structure | With Backing structure (CWB), horizontal installation.Without Backing structure (CWoB), horizontal installation.With Backing structure (CWB), vertical installation.Without Backing structure (CWoB), vertical installation.Manufacturer guidanceSee also Horizontal rail type, Corner and System accessories for detailed options. |
Cavity fire barriers | |
Horizontal | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements (specify separately if required) or omit. |
Vertical | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements (specify separately if required) or omit. |
Cladding panels | |
Material | Polyester resin concrete.Guidance for specification option: Panel size and finish specified separately below. |
Panel joints | Open 3 mm vertical joints using wedges after each panel along the horizontal rail. Horizontal: as per rails specified. |
Reveals | Metallic.Acantha.Manufacturer guidanceConsult manufacturer's literature for further details. |
System accessories | Shore rail(s).Starter rail(s).High rail(s).Expansion rail(s).Finishing rail(s).Nail finishing rail(s).Top Hat traversing fixing (QFT).Top Hat reinforcement (QRQ4).Guidance for specification option: At ground floor level, additional Top Hat reinforcement can be used to provide extra support for the impact resistance of the cladding. Other.Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for options and insert requirements. Manufacturer guidanceConsult manufacturer for further details as required. |
Panel size | Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements or drawing reference/ schedule. Panels available 250–900 mm x 300–3000 mm. Manufacturer guidancePanel thickness: 14–16 mm; consult manufacturer for details. |
Panel finish | Glossy. Smooth Matt. Moon. Papyrus. Rhodes. Manufacturer guidanceConsult manufacturer for colour options and insert requirements where applicable. |
Colour | Guidance for specification option: Refer to manufacturer's technical brochure and insert requirement. |
Weight | 36–43 kg/m² (approximate). Guidance for specification option: Dependent on finish. |
Horizontal rail type | 3 mm. Guidance for specification option: Mill finished. 13 mm. Guidance for specification option: Anodized. 20 mm. Guidance for specification option: Anodized. 40 mm. Guidance for specification option: Anodized. Manufacturer guidanceThickness: Rail: 1.8 mm; nib: 1.0 mm. |
Corners | Mitred edge panel. Pre-coloured aluminium profile. Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for options and insert requirements. Welded corner piece. |
Air gap | Nominal 50 mm. |
Samples required | Product samples, mock-ups or prototypes. |
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | France |
Country of product manufacture | France |
Embodied carbonA1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804 | 44 kg CO₂ eq/m² |
Recyclability | At end of life, the product is disassembled by hand. Aluminium and steel from under-structure are recycled, at a rate of 90% and 83% respectively. Remainder is sent to landfill at 100%. |
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EPD
EPD for CAREA Acantha facade panel
Acantha Product Sheet
BRE Global Assessment Report
BRE Global Assessment Report - Vetage Clip
BRE Global Classification Report
Carea Facade Portfolio
Carea Facade technical brochure
Classification of Accessories for Grooved Panels - Vertical Fitting
Classification of Accessories - Grooved Panels - Horizontal Fitting
Classification of Accessories - Interlocking Panels - With Backing Structure
Classification of Accessories - Interlocking Panels - Without Backing Structure
Classification of Reaction to Fire Performance in Accordance to NF EN 13501-1 (ARDAL / ACANTHA)
Implementation Guide for Grooved Panels - Horizontal fitting
Implementation Guide for Grooved Panels - Vertical Fitting
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