VariAL-CF3 Aluminium Cladding System
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Metal rainscreen cladding.
Application
For horizontal and vertical applications.
Description
VariAL-CF3 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-CF3 is designed specifically for solid aluminium facades, which can be finished using a range of coating technologies.
Features and benefits:
- Horizontal or vertical orientated and square wall cassette panels.
- Softened panel bend radius.
- Cost-effective concealed fix.
- Flexibility in joint dimensions and panel depths.
- CWCT Tested
- Fire tested to EN13501-1 - A1 and A2,s1-d0 options
- BBA Certification (in progress)
General information
Color | Black Blue Bronze Brown Copper Manufacturer guidanceAll RAL, NCS, Metallics, Patina and Stone Effect, Anodised Effect |
Finish | Anodized Powder-coated PVdF Gloss Matt |
Material | Aluminium |
Shape | Rectangle Square |
Width | 1340 mm 5840 mm |
Height | 1340 mm 5840 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. 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 | 3 mm Solid Aluminium.3 mm Perforated Aluminium.Manufacturer guidanceMaximum panel size: 5840 x 1340 mm (L x W). Larger panels may require intermediate stiffeners to be fitted. |
Panel joints | Baffle joints, 25 mm.Guidance for specification option: Standard. Baffle joints, other.Guidance for specification option: Vertical joints and horizontal 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. Standard joint width is 25 mm. Miniumum joint width 20 mm. (Minimum joint 20 mm for individually demountable panel requirements.) |
Panel depth | 48 mm. |
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 |
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 Revit | - | 1 |
 IFC | - | 1 |