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Cost effective multi material panel system with discreet fixings

Optima TFC Through Fix Cassette Rainscreen Cladding


    • Erie Basin, Manchester
    • Brentside School, Ealing

    Overview

    • The system bracketry is designed to accommodate tolerances present in any backing wall for either new build of refurbishment projects
    • Suitable for all wall constructions
    • Standard panel lengths available up to 4.4m
    • Low maintenance system with very long life
    • Accurate installation is both simple and speedy
    • Individual panels are easily demountable for element replacement or inspection purposes
    • System is fully and beneficially recyclable
    • A fully independently tested and accredited system to CWCT standards
    • System does not support combustion and all components meet the requirements laid out in BS476, part 7, Class O

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    • Cost effective multi material panel system with discreet fixings
    • Jamb Detail
    • Coping Detail
    • Window Cill Detail
    • External Corner Detail
    • Horizontal Joint Detail
    • Return to Window Detail

    Technical

    Optima TFC has been developed as an economical alternative to a complete secret fix rainscreen. Whilst being the most economical rainscreen solution, requiring discreet fixings in the vertical panel recess, the engineering of the system retains the benefits of a drained and ventilated façade. Superior manufacturing techniques ensure there will be no build-up of metal thicknesses at the cruciform joint.

    The system has been independently tested and certified to meet CWCT rigorous specification for rainscreen cladding.

    This drained and ventilated system consists of a baffle-jointed series of panels that creates a weather shield in front of a primary structure.

    Optima TFC is engineered to seamlessly integrate with all other building façade elements such as windows, doors and louvres. All fixings used in the systems are stainless steel.

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  • Material choices

    Sotech Optima TFC is available in a wide array of material choices:

    Material - Aluminium:

    • Precoat (PVDF) including metallic, simulated zinc and copper finishes
    • Polyester powder coating (PPC)
    • Anodised in Natural, Bronze, Gold, Blue Grey and Black (with United Anodisers project lifetime guarantee)
    • ACM (Aluminium Composite Material)

    Material - Steel:

    • Stainless Steel (Natural, Polished, Textured or Patterned) Corten Steel

    Material - Copper:

    • Natural, Oxidised, Pre Patinated, Brass, Bronze and Gold

    Material - Zinc:

    • Pre weathered in all available finishes
  • Fabrications

    A full range of ancillary products is available in matching or contrasting finishes engineered to the same high standards as the system. These range from bullnose units and flashings to insulated gutters and rainwater goods.

    View the Specialist Fabrications page

    specialist fabrications brochure