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Range of linear pressed or extruded interlocking metal plank cladding offering long spans

Optima IPC Interlocking Metal Plank Cladding


    • Bramall Lane, Sheffield
    • Butterfields Business Park
    • Mountbatten, Southampton University
    • Northern Ballet

    Overview

    • A complete secretly fixed rainscreen system
    • 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
    • Low maintenance system with very long life
    • Accurate installation is both simple and speedy
    • 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
    • The system allows the incorporation of different colours and materials on a single building
    • All commercial finishes may be incorporated on one elevation to create an almost limitless effect of colours and shapes

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  • Pressed Plank

    • The pressed plank is available in a variety of thicknesses up to 2mm enabling plank modules far in excess of the limitations found in some rolled systems
    • The choice of hairline or recessed joint is available in both directions on this system
    • Plank lengths available up to 4.4m

  • Extruded Panel

    • Extruded Optima IPC has a set face module of 200mm, which can be individually emphasised between recessed joints or combined in multiples of 200mm using a hairline joints
    • Extruded Optima IPC lends itself to use in all areas including low-level vulnerable areas through superior deflection and impact resistance
    • Standard lengths available up to 4m
    • Range of linear pressed or extruded interlocking plank cladding offering long spans
    • Vertical Plank showing Cill Detail
    • Horizontal Plank Detail
    • Vertical Plank Detail
    • Vertical Plank showing Horizontal Detail
    • Horizontal Plank showing Horizontal Detail
    • Extruded Plank Detail

    Technical

    The Optima IPC system is available as a pressed plank in a variety of materials, often pre-finished or as an extruded plank available in post-finished aluminium.

    They are connected by a simple interlocking male/female joint, which offers either a recessed or hairline appearance. Optima IPC is secretly fixed onto extruded aluminium support framework horizontally or vertically in a variety of materials.

    This drained and ventilated system creates a weather shield in front of a primary structure.

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

    The system has been independently tested and certified to meet CWCT rigorous specification for rainscreen cladding. All fixings used in the system 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)
    • Standard extruded plank available in anodised or polyester powder coating

    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