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Concealed fix metal rainscreen cladding.
For horizontal applications.
A concealed fix baffle jointed cassette rainscreen system, with a range of fully adjustable aluminium support systems. VariAL-CF1 offers a cost-effective rainscreen cassette solution where secret-fixed panels are not a project design requirement. Comprising a fully adjustable support system, relying on a colour coated discrete mechanical fixing in the horizontal shadow joint, VariAL-CF1 accommodates a wide range of materials, with an extensive palette of finishes, and supports large format panel arrangements. Best suited to horizontal applications.
Features and benefits:
Color | Black Blue Bronze Brown Copper Manufacturer guidanceAll RAL, NCS, Metallics, Patina, Stone Effect, Anodised Effect |
Finish | Anodized Powder-coated PVdF |
Material | Aluminium Composite |
Shape | Rectangle Square |
Width | 5910 mm |
Height | 1410 mm |
Warranty description | 25 year |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | H92/120 Rainscreen cladding |
System performance | Fire performance: Reaction to fire to EN 13501-1, Euroclass A1.Guidance for specification option: With no coating or anodized coating. Fire performance: Reaction to fire to EN 13501-1, Euroclass A2-s1, d0.Guidance for specification option: With PPC coating or with 4mm Alucobond A2 ACM. Manufacturer guidanceFor fire testing:
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Thermal insulation | Manufacturer guidanceInsulation, if used, should be mineral wool of classification A1, thickness 50–340 mm. Refer to the Warringtonfire classification report for further details and insert requirements. |
Breather membrane | |
Material | Manufacturer guidanceThe system does not include a breather membrane or vapour barrier since these components are not Class A1. If a vapour barrier is required, refer to the guidance in Approved Document B regarding the required fire classification. |
Secondary support structure | AxiAL carrier system.Guidance for specification option: Mullion range: 40–140 mm. AxiAL bracket range: 45–360 mm. |
Cavity fire barriers | |
Horizontal | Manufacturer guidanceFire cavity barriers are not included within the system and should be specified and designed by a qualified engineer. |
Vertical | Manufacturer guidanceFire cavity barriers are not included within the system and should be specified and designed by a qualified engineer. |
Cladding panels | |
Material | 4 mm A1/A2 ACM3 mm Solid Aluminium.Guidance for specification option: Maximum panel size: 5840 x 1850 mm (H x W). 3 mm Perforated Aluminium. |
Panel joints | Baffle joints, 20 mm.Guidance for specification option: Standard, vertical and horizontal. Baffle joints, other.Guidance for specification option: Vertical joints: 10–25 mm. Horizontal joints: 10–20 mm. (Minimum joint 20 mm for individually demountable panel requirements.) Insert requirements. Manufacturer guidanceJoint extrusions are mill finished as standard but can be provided in matching or contrasting colours to suit project-specific requirements. |
Colour/ Finish | Manufacturer guidanceConsult manufacturer and insert requirements. |
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
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