Genius Discrete - Aluminium Rainscreen Cladding System
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Non-combustible discretely fixed external wall cladding system.
Application
External facade installations - Masonry or lightweight steel frame.
Description
Genius Discrete is a folded aluminium cassette panel system that utilises fixings discretely placed within the panel joints. This system allows for isolated and individual panel removal.
The BBA approved fully adjustable backing system comprises helping hand brackets and vertical T/L support rails. The framing allows for use with multiple substrates including traditional masonry and lightweight steel frame. Please enquire directly with enquires@geniusfacades.com for static calculation and further details.
Features and benefits:
- Non-combustible (A1 and A2-s1, d0).
- Allows for generic detailing by the designer.
- Cost-effective.
- Individually removable panels.
- Simple system to design detail and install.
- Recyclable.
- Discrete fixings.
General information
Color | Manufacturer guidanceExtensive range of colours and textures including RAL and special metallics. |
Finish | Powder-coated Guidance for specification option: Polyester Powder Coating PPC. Anodized |
Material | Aluminium Guidance for specification option: 3 mm. |
Shape | Square Rectangle Manufacturer guidanceSpecialist curving available. |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Warranty description | Manufacturer guidanceDependant on finish, material and location. Please contact manufacturer to discuss. |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | H92/120 Rainscreen cladding |
Specification data - Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systems
Thermal insulation | Manufacturer guidanceExtensive range of brackets to accommodate specified thickness of mineral wool insulation and required cladding zones. |
Breather membrane | |
Material | By others. |
Fasteners | By others. |
Secondary support structure | BBA approved Genius Facades braces and rail system. |
Cavity fire barriers | |
Horizontal | By others. |
Vertical | By others. |
Cladding panels | |
Material | Aluminium, PPC.Guidance for specification option: Polyester Powder Coating. Aluminium, Anodized.Guidance for specification option: Anodized. Aluminium, PVDF.Guidance for specification option: Pre-Coat. |
Panel joints | As typical details. |
Reveals | As typical details. |
Samples required | Manufacturer guidanceSamples available on request. |
System accessories | None.Flashings.Cappings.Trims.Window pods. |
Thickness | 3 mm. Manufacturer guidanceGenerally 2–3 mm. Other thicknesses available on request. |
Fire classification | To EN 13501-1, A1-s1, d0. To EN 13501-1, A2-s1, d0. |
Joint width | 10 mm. 20 mm. |
Rail material/ finish | Extruded aluminium, 6063/T6 grade alloy. |
Sustainability data
Recyclability | Fully recyclable |
Case studies
Birmingham New Street Station