VariAL-H Aluminium Cladding System
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Metal rainscreen cladding.
Application
For vertical applications.
Description
VariAL ‘Hook On’ is a secret fix baffle jointed cassette rainscreen, with a fully adjustable vertical aluminium mullion support system. The system accommodates a multitude of panel shapes and configurations, offering ultimate flexibility in aesthetic design techniques. Best suited to vertical applications.
Features and benefits:
- Vertically positioned wall panels.
- Secret fix system of flat panels with no visible fixings.
- Individually demountable panels allow easy access and maintenance.
- Geometric and 3D panel designs.
- Choice of framed perforated metal or expanded mesh panels.
- Suitable for projects requiring floor-to-floor spanning capability and refurbishment projects where over-cladding of an existing structure is required.
- CWCT Tested
- Fire tested to EN13501-1 - A1 or A2,s1-d0 options
- BBA Certified (for ACM)
General information
Color | Manufacturer guidanceAny RAL Colour, NCS, Metallics, Patina, Stone Effect |
Finish | Anodized Powder-coated Anti-graffiti PVdF Coated |
Material | Aluminium Stainless steel Cor-Ten Composite |
Shape | Square Rectangle |
Length | 3840 mm 5840 mm |
Width | 1850 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: 50–150 mm. AxiAL bracket range: 75–280 mm (larger zones can be engineered). |
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 | 3mm Solid Aluminium.Guidance for specification option: Maximum panel size: 5840 x 1850 mm (H x W). 3mm Perforated Aluminium.3mm Cor-Ten Steel.Guidance for specification option: Maximum panel size: 3840 x 1850 mm (H x W). 2mm Cor-Ten Steel.Guidance for specification option: Maximum panel size: 3840 x 1850 mm (H x W). Expanded Mesh. |
Panel joints | Baffle joints, 20 mm.Guidance for specification option: Standard. Baffle joints, other.Guidance for specification option: Vertical joints: 12–20 mm. Horizontal joints: 12–100 mm. Insert requirements. Manufacturer guidanceA range of joint profile details and treatment options are available to suit individual project 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 |
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 Revit | - | 1 |
 IFC | - | 1 |