VariAL-CF2 Aluminium Cladding System
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Metal rainscreen cladding.
Application
For horizontal and vertical applications.
Description
VariAL-CF2 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 both in the vertical and horizontal shadow joint. VariAL-CF2 accommodates a wide range of materials, with an extensive palette of finishes, and supports large format panel arrangements.
Features and benefits:
- Large format wall cassette panels.
- Cost-effective concealed fix.
- Soffit and fascia applications.
- Goalpost and verge details.
- Flexibility in joint profiles and panel depths.
- CWCT Tested
- Fire tested to EN13501-1 - A1 and A2,s1-d0 options
- BBA Certified (ACM)
General information
Color | Black Blue Bronze Brown Copper Manufacturer guidanceAll RAL, NCS, Metallics, Patina, Stone Effect |
Finish | Anodized Powder-coated PVdF Metallic Gloss |
Material | Aluminium Composite |
Shape | Rectangle Square |
Width | 1410 mm Manufacturer guidanceHeight and width are interchangeable |
Height | 5910 mm |
Warranty description | 25 year |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | H92/120 Rainscreen cladding |
Specification data - Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systems
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 4 mm Alucobond A2 ACM. Manufacturer guidanceFor fire testing: • Mineral wool insulation (<340mm thickness) with classification A1 to BS EN 13501-1 was applied on this system. • The cavity for the system was 25–100 mm. |
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 ACMGuidance for specification option: Maximum panel size: 5910 x 1410 mm (H x W). 3 mm Solid Aluminium.Guidance for specification option: Maximum panel size: 5910 x 1410 mm (H x W). 3 mm Perforated Aluminium. |
Panel joints | Baffle joints, 20 mm.Guidance for specification option: Standard vertical joint size and required horizontal joint size. Baffle joints, other.Guidance for specification option: Vertical joints: 20–25 mm. 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. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
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| Platform | Compatible | Version |
|---|---|---|
 Revit | - | 1 |
 IFC | - | 1 |