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RF50-FR Rainscreen Facades System

RF50-FR Rear Fixed Fire Rated Rainscreen System

RF50- FR is a hook-on, rainscreen cladding system using 50mm deep cassette panels that are overlapped horizontally to create a baffle joint. The vertical joint is created using a unique Spanwall extruded aluminium mullion that incorporates anti-vibration EPDM gaskets and optional infill strip. The mullion is mounted to the substrate wall using adjustable helping hand brackets. These helping hand brackets create the insulation/cavity zone and transfer the wind and dead loads to the wall. The RF50-FR cassette panels are retained by hooks which are attached to the extruded vertical mullion using an M8 bolts and self-locking nuts and secured with anti-lift screws. The Spanwall RF50-FR is a non-loadbearing drained and back ventilated rainscreen cladding system.

As with all Spanwall rainscreen panels systems, austenitic stainless steel fixing screws and bolts are used.

Testing & Certification

RF50-FR has been independently tested in a “through wall” system and carries BS8414-2:2020 Fire Performance Classification in accordance with BR135 (3rd edition): 2013 and is suitable for use on high rise buildings.

Spanwall chose the most rigorous test regime, assessing panels sizes much larger than the norm at the largest floor spans and deepest cladding zones practical, to prove that the RF50-FR fire rated rainscreen system is truly fit for whatever configuration you might specify.

RF50-FR is designated A2-s1,d0 to EN13501-1 (when PPC is applied to the aluminium substrate, A1 if anodized) and has passed the standard for systemised building envelope testing by CWCT. RF50-FR also carries the prestigious UL Mark – Performance of Curtain Walling and Rainscreen Cladding.

These independent test certificates and standard CAD drawings are available in downloads via the products tab. 

Spanwall offer a full range of ancillary products and solutions to complement the RF50-FR, these include a secondary support system, flashings, custom fabrications, FINS, welding, stud welding, routing, perforating, and profiling.

Benefits

  • CWCT Tested (CWCT Cert 20/113)
  • A1 or A2-s1,d0 to EN13501-1
  • BS8414-2:2020 Compliant
  • UL Mark Certified System
  • Substrate carries CE Marketing
  • Specification available in NBS Source
  • Durable, lightweight envelope solution
  • Approved Installer Network
  • Fast Installation
  • Suite of CAD DWGs
  • Recyclable compontents
  • Low Maintenance solution
  • Product Warranty <25-years
  • 50-years of manufacturing Rainscreens

Materials

  • Aluminium
  • Copper
  • COR-TEN®
  • Zinc
  • Bronze
  • Stainless Steel

Features

  • Hook-On, hidden fix system
  • Drained and back ventilated
  • Extremely Flat panel surface
  • Landscape or portrait orientation
  • Custom panel fabrication
  • 3mm 3000 Series Aluminium as standard
  • 10mm-30mm joints available
  • Multiple perforated options availabe
  • Non-sequential options on request
  • Standard Cladding Zones 120mm - 400mm
  • System includes Helping Hand & Mullion

Finishes

  • Polyester Powder Coated (PPC)
  • Anodised Aluminium
  • Pre-Coated Aluminium Coil (PVDF)
  • Mill or Pre-Coated Stainless Steel
  • Natural or Pre-Coated Zinc
  • Natural or Pre-Coated Copper
  • Natural Bronze

RF50-FR Rear Fixed 50mm Fire Rated Rainscreen System Brochure

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Spanwall RF50-FR

The Spanwall RF50-FR rear fixed 50mm fire rated rainscreen system has evolved over 50-years of manufacturing to meet the demands created by Architects, Specifiers, Contractors and building owners. It is a precision-made fire rated and independently tested back ventilated rainscreen façade system. Spanwall RF50-FR is manufactured on a state-of-the-art bending cell which can produce a fully folded cassette panel in 90-seconds. RF50-FR is a flat faced hook-on cassette rain-screen cladding panel offering crisp clean lines. RF50-FR is ideal for new builds or retrofit projects. Panel sizes are custom to suit the project needs and bespoke designs and multiple options including perforating and profiling are done inhouse. By continually investing in the latest 2D and 3D CAD and modelling software systems, Spanwall can stay at the forefront of cladding design and development. Spanwall can offer design advice and technical back-up to help your design team to fully realise their design concepts.

Swanton House, Student Accommodation, Queens St, Belfast

Product: Spanwall RF50-FR
Finish: Precoated 1.5mm Stainless Steel (Rimex ColourTex® Bronze Pagoda)
Architect: Manson Architects
Façade Contractor: Walsin Ltd.
Completed: 2018

Eolas Building ICT Hub, Maynooth University, Co. Kildare

Product: Spanwall RF50-FR Perforated Hook-On Aluminium Cassette Panels
Architect: Coady Partnership
Main Contractor: Tracey Brothers
Façade Contractor: Gunn Lennon Fabrications Ltd
Awards: Winner - Best Educational Building Local Authority Members Association Awards 2016

Spanwall offer a full range of products and solutions to complement the RF50-FR, these include secondary support system, flashings, custom fabrications, inhouse stud welding, routing, perforating and fixings/screws.

The information above should only be used as a guide. We strongly advise that you should review the manufacturer's own product information or alternatively contact us and we can provide this for you on request.

RF50-FR Rear Fixed 50mm Fire Rated Rainscreen System Performance

The RF50-FR system has achieved Fire Performance Classification in accordance with BR135 (3rd edition): 2013, as tested according to BS 8414-2:2020 and has a reaction to fire classification of A2-s1,d0 or greater in accordance with EN13501-1