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Flexible multi material secret fix rainscreen cladding panel suite

Optima FC Secret Fix Flexible Rainscreen Cladding


    • Digital Campus, Sheffield
    • Park View, London
    • Park View, London

    Overview

    • The flagship of the extensive Optima product range. Sotech Optima FC is available in a wide array of material choices.
    • A complete secretly fixed rainscreen system
    • The system bracketry is designed to accommodate tolerances present in any backing wall for either new build or 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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    • Flexible multi material secret fix panel suite
    • Horizontal Joint Detail
    • External Corner Detail
    • Window Cill Detail
    • Coping Detail
    • Jamb Detail
    • Extended Leg Detail

    Technical

    Optima FC rainscreen cladding has been developed as a carrier and panel system allowing for secret fixing of panels. Its versatility is such that a multitude of materials and thicknesses (from 0.7mm to 4mm) may be used on one universal carrier.

    Regardless of material or thickness used, the superior design and manufacturing techniques employed maintain a cosmetically flat and uniform appearance.

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

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

    Optima FC rainscreen cladding is engineered to seamlessly integrate with all other building façade elements such as windows, doors and louvres.

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  • Material choices

    Sotech Optima FC 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