Rainscreen Cladding

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Rainscreen Cladding is a panelling system designed to shield a wall from direct rain. A method initially developed by the Norwegians back in the late 1960s, the vertical and horizontal joints between the panels will allow some water to penetrate the air cavity. However, a minimum air gap combined with an airtight backing wall behind the panels (i.e. building interior) limits this water penetration to the designed wet zone.

Rainscreen Cladding or a Ventilated Façade is an economical method of achieving great architectural intent in all climatic conditions. A ventilated cavity helps control moisture and allows any thickness of ventilation to meet the most demanding of “U” values. Air movement is significant in rain screen cavities and as pressure is equalised with ventilation, top or bottom of each façade. Issues with condensation or problems with heat gain are minimised.

Materials used
Accessories

Materials used

Aluminium
ACM ( Alucobond or Reynobond)
Terracotta
Steel
Copper
Zinc
Cedar and other hardwoods

Accessories

A similar range of accessories can be fitted into rainscreen elevations as that as shown in our curtain walling section.

Curtain Walling Sections
Visible and framed opening vents
Structurally glazed invisible vents. (Both options can be top, bottom, and side hung or tilt and turn)
Pop-out Vents
Smoke vents
Shopfronts and doors

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Metal Technology Ltd is one of the UK and Ireland’s leading architectural aluminium systems companies, specialising in the innovative design and supply of bespoke architectural fenestration products offering an extensive range of thermally efficient window, door and curtain walling systems. Metal Technology have enjoyed a longstanding partnership with Alucraft Systems supplying our architectural aluminium curtain walling, window and door systems on numerous prestigious projects. Our experience of the Alucraft team is that they are innovative, technically excellent, focused and extremely professional from the initial project concept through to design and installation providing clients with high quality building fenestrations. As a valued customer and supply chain partner we would have no hesitation to recommend that you engage with Alucraft Systems for your building facade requirements.

“Schueco are the global, market leading company for aluminium windows, doors, façade and more. We maintain this position by partnering with the very best specialist façade contractors. Schueco has enjoyed a successful and established trading relationship with the Clarison Group of companies for over 20 years. During this period we have developed strong working relationships in all aspects of our business from design to procurement, fabrication and installation, leading to numerous projects being completed to the fullest satisfaction of the clients. Consequently, we regard the Clarison Group of companies as one of the most experienced and competent partners in the UK building envelope and fenestration market. Staff at the Clarison Group regularly visiting our accredited training programmes to stay up to date with product development, fabrication guidelines, regulations and technical standards at all times. As a highly valued Partner of Schueco we have no hesitation in recommending the Clarison Group.”

“PRESS GLASS is the leading and largest independent glass processor in Europe, producing over 40,000 IGU’s daily and with a turnover of over £400m, ¼ of which is from the UK & Ireland. PRESS GLASS supplies ASL with the very highest quality of commercial Insulated Glass Units (IGU’s) for projects across the whole of the UK, whether windows, curtain wall or unitised applications. PG supports ASL as a market leader, from project inception right through to project supply, including detailed and mutual project planning. Technical and operational support go hand in hand with on time in full error free product supply to agreed programmes. Working with ASL from the enquiry stage has allowed PG and ASL to build a lasting supply chain partnership. It Is our mutual desire to leave no technical stone left unturned and our collaborative approach to completing the program on time, that allows PG to recommend ASL with no hesitation.”