VulcaLap Extruded aluminium - A2 fire rated rainscreen plank system - Vulcan Cladding Systems

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VulcaLap Extruded aluminium - A2 fire rated rainscreen plank system - Vulcan Cladding Systems
VulcaLap®
Extruded aluminium
A2 fire rated
rainscreen plank system

 CLADDING SYSTEMS
VulcaLap Extruded aluminium - A2 fire rated rainscreen plank system - Vulcan Cladding Systems
VulcaLap® Shiplap, Silver, Birkenhead

                                                                                                              ▶ Unlimited colours and wood finishes       ▶ Lightweight robust extrusions
    VulcaLap                                 ®
                                                  aluminium rainscreen plank system                           ▶ Limited combustibility Euroclass A2       ▶ Easy to assemble and install
                                                                                                              ▶ Very low maintenance                      ▶ Made in the UK

                                                                                                              Contents
                                                                                                              VulcaLap® overview                  4

                                                                                                              VulcaLap® planks and accessories    6

                                                                                                              Typical details (horizontal)        8

                                                                                                              Typical details (vertical)         12

                                                                                                              VulcaLap® finishes                 14

                                                                                                              Installation and maintenance       18
                                                                                                                                                      VulcaLap® Shiplap, RAL 7016, London
    Shiplap plank                                                 Tongue & Groove plank

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Overview
                                                                                                              Description                                                       Recyclability
                                                                                                              VulcaLap® aluminium rainscreen comprising patented                Aluminium is highly recyclable. Recycling scrap aluminium
                                                                                                              aluminium planks with unique plank end jointing, concealed        requires only 5% of the energy used to make new aluminium
                                                                                                              sliding clips and trims to suit the application. The planks are   from the raw ore. More than 90% of the aluminum in building and
                                                                                                              extruded to provide robust and accurate installations.            automotive parts is recycled at the end of use, and an estimated
                                                                                                                                                                                85% of the aluminium used in buildings today comes from
                                                                                                              Composition and manufacture                                       recycled material with no loss of performance.
                                                                                                              VulcaLap® is extruded aluminium 6063T6, powder coated
                                                                                                              to any matt RAL, BS or special colour, anodised or                Projects
                                                                                                              wood finish. All finishes require regular cleaning; see our       A selection of VulcaLap® projects can be viewed on the
                                                                                                              maintenance recommendations on page 9.                            website VulcaLap® gallery showing the system’s diverse
                                                                                                                                                                                applications, from exclusive quality homes to large commercial
                                                                                                              Dimensions and styles                                             properties. Contractors and Installers are encouraged where
                                                                                                              VulcaLap® plank is 14mm overall thickness, 150mm wide             possible to submit good quality pictures of finished projects,
                                                                                                              coverage, in T&G or Shiplap profile. Supplied in standard         and we will add these to the gallery, courtesy of the Contractor.
                                                                                                              3, 4 or 5m length, special order up to 6.2m. Bespoke styles       If you would like to become a registered VulcaLap® installer,
                                                                                                              can be produced subject to volume.                                please enter your details on the Contact page.

                                                                                                              Installation                                                      NBS spec
                                                                                                              VulcaLap® can be cut with fine-toothed metalworking tool or       VulcaLap® aluminium rainscreen made from extruded
                                                                                                              machinery and is fixed to metal or timber battening.              aluminium 6063T6, anodised or powder coated to any matt
                                                                                                              All plank cuts are hidden. Robust extrusion allows the            RAL colour or Wood finishes. Purpose-designed starter or
                                                                                                              installer to ‘solo-fix’ planks up to 5m long. Purpose-            vented cill, corner sections and trims and fixing clips must
                                             10 REALISTIC WOOD FINISHES                                       designed starter cill, corners and trims and fixing clips must    be used. 150mm plank coverage, in T&G or Shiplap profile,
                                                                                                              be used. Refer to the drawings and details on pages 10-11         supplied in standard 3, 4 or 5m length, special order up
                                                                                                              of this brochure or visit VulcaLap® downloads for animations      to 6.2m. All plank cuts to be hidden by trims; staggered/
                                                                                                              and other details. You can also request CAD fixing details via    random jointing. Refer to Vulcan drawings and installation
                                                                                                              the website product page.                                         details before submitting tender: VulcaLap® downloads.

                                                                                                              Warranties and life expectancy                                    Product support for Architects, specifiers and end users
                                                                                                              Warranties are available only on a project by project basis       VulcaLap® samples are readily available on request. Property
                                                                                                              up to 10 years, subject to correct maintenance regime.            owners, Facilities managers and Architects can send us
                                                                                                              Life expectancy of finishes may exceed 20 years, however          drawings, sketches or dimensioned pictures to get budget
                                                                                                              there are limitations, and it is very important to be aware       take-off costings. We can send CAD drawings to assist
                                                                                                              of the project environment as powder coating may not be           architectural design.
                                                                                                              appropriate for every situation. Consult Vulcan technical
                                                                                                              team at an early stage if the project is close to marine,
                                                                                                              industrial or swimming pool.

                                                                                                              Fire performance
                                                                                                              VulcaLap® aluminium has been fire tested in fully finished
                                                                                                              state to EN ISO 13823 and EN ISO 1716 giving combined
                                                                                                              test result: EN 13501-1: 2007+A1: 2009: Reaction to fire
                                         A1 FIRE RATED, ANODISED FINISHES                                     classification: A2-s1,d0 for the complete RAL spectrum
                                                                                                              and wood finishes; A1-s1,d0 classification for anodised
                                                                                                              finishes. VulcaLap® can be used in all situations requiring
                                                                                                              limited combustibility, including rainscreen to buildings
                                                                                                              over 18 metres high. For fire safety the insulation, breather
                                                                                                              membrane and fixing sections must also comply. Enhanced
                                                                                                              fire resistance can be achieved by using Fireshield
                                                                                                              intumescent breather membrane shown on page 7.

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VulcaLap® planks & accessories
                                                                                                                                                                Fixing sections and membranes
                                                                                                                                                VUL 595
                                                                                                                                                Edge support
                                                                                                                                                50mm wide

                                                                                                                                VUL 354
                                                      VUL TG-J150                                                               Shiplap joint
                                                      T&G plank joint

    VulcaLap®
    T&G 150 plank
                                                                                      VulcaLap®                                                                 Timber frame: fixing section and breather membrane          Rainscreen support system… breather membrane
                                                                                      Shiplap plank                                                             VUL25-ZED section 25mm deep. Other sections                 for helping hand facade
                                                                                                                                                                available to order; suitable for timber frame or brick      Helping hand system; large variety of brackets are
                                                                                                                                                                structures.                                                 available to suit insulation thickness and cladding direction.
                                          VUL 596                                                                                                               Fireshield Intumescent vapour permeable membrane            Wraptite Self-adhesive and airtight, vapour permeable
                                          HSC-E hidden starter cill                                                                                             stops fire penetration, Euroclass B recommended for         membrane bonds directly to the fireboard – no need for
                                                                                                                                                                timber frames protection.                                   taping and battening.

    External corner                External corner                      Internal corner               J Trim              J Return                             Flashing                       Drip                       Drip with soffit                        Vented cill
    VUL 105-E                      VUL 105                              VUL 106                       VUL 115             VUL 116                              VUL 112                        VUL 290                    VUL 181                                 VUL 25 VENT
    50 x 50mm                      50 x 50mm                            38 x 38mm                                                                              15 x 48mm                                                                                         Base cill for vertical cladding

    Stop end                       Abutment                 Return                        Return                Return                                         Drip channel               Flymesh                         Ventilation strip PVC or
    VUL 110                        VUL 111                  VUL 107                       VUL 108               VUL 109                                        VUL 600                    100mm x 50m roll                aluminium
    30 x 42mm                      30 x 15mm                30 x 50mm                     30 x 75mm             30 x 100mm                                     End cap                                                    30mm x 15mm
                                                                                                                                                               VUL 601 available

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Typical horizontal details
                                                                                                                                          Nylon Flymesh
                                                                                                                                                                              Horizontal plank movement joints and fixing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Direct fixing nearest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Fixing clip                                                the mid-point
                                                                                                        VUL 112
                                                                                                        Flashing

                                                                                                                            VUL 25-ZED
                                                                                                                                                 Breathable                   Aluminium has very low thermal movement of around                                  each plank is direct-fixed to the structure at the mid-point.
                                                                                                                                                 Membrane
                                                                                                                                                                              1mm/1000mm. The system is designed to allow for this but to                        All other fixing points use the pre-drilled clips VUL113. Joint
                                                                                                                                                                              keep the joint gaps consistent follow the simple method below;                     gaps allow 1mm per 1000mm of plank i.e.5mm gap for 5m
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 planks.

                                                                                                                                                                              Installation example: typical 7m wall using 4m planks                                  Direct fixing nearest                                    Direct fixing nearest
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     the mid-point                                            the mid-point

                                                                                                                                                        VUL 25-ZED
                                                                                                                                                                                     9b     1m                                                   10 4m Full
                                                                                                    VUL 600                                                                                                            8 4m Full                                                                         9a       3m
                                                                                                                                         VulcaLap® T&G plank                                                6b    3m                                                                             7 4m Full
                                                                                                                                              fixed horizontally                                 4b   2m                                                              5 4m Full                                                    6a    1m
                                                                                                                                                                                     2b     1m                                                   3 4m Full                                                               4a   2m
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       1 4m Full                                                                            2a    3m

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Both plank
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Both plank  ends ends    are coated.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          are coated.                                                             Cut ends
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cut ends      always
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       always
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Thegap
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       The joint jointisgap
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         4mmis 4mm   (4m planks)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               (4m planks).                                                       covered
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              covered      by trim
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      by trim

                                                                                                     Breathable                                Breathable                                                                                    Joint plates colour matched aluminium with Butyl each side
                                                                                                     Membrane                                  Membrane                                                                                Joint plates colour matched aluminium
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       with butyl each side
                                                                                                                                                                              Example note: (fixing left to right)
                                                                                                       VulcaLap®                                                              Plank 1: First plank full 4m length
                                                                  VulcaLap®                               Shiplap                                                             Plank 2a: Plank cut on RH end (exposed aluminium covered by RH trim)
                                                                     Shiplap                                plank                                                             Plank 2b: Offcut of plank 2 (exposed aluminium covered by LH trim)
                                                                                                         VUL 353
                                                                                      VUL 25-ZED

                                                                                                                            VUL 25-ZED

                                                                       plank                                                                                                  Plank 3: Full 4m plank
                                                                    VUL 353                                                                                                   Plank 4a: Repeat of 2a
                                                                                                         VUL 354
                                                            150mm VUL 354                                 Shiplap
                                                           Coverage Shiplap                                  joint
                                                                       joint                            Fixing clip
                                                                                                         VUL 113
                                                                  Fixing clip                                                                                                 Using all the offcuts – staggered                                                  Pre-cut planks – fitted in-line
                                                                   VUL 113                         VUL 596 HSC-E                                                                Example note:    (Fixing left to right)
                                                                                                                                                                              VulcaLap
                                                                                                                                                                                Plank 1: Firstisplank
                                                                                                                                                                                          ®
                                                                                                                                                                                                 bestfullfixed  with staggered/random joints. This
                                                                                                                                                                                                            4m length                                            VulcaLap® can also be pre-cut to building module widths,
                                                                  VUL 594                                                                                                       Plank
                                                                                                                                                                              not     2a:uses
                                                                                                                                                                                   only   Plank allcut the
                                                                                                                                                                                                        on RH  end (exposed
                                                                                                                                                                                                             offcuts         aluminium
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      but it means   thatcovered)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           every joint be-       fitted in-line giving modern continuous vertical emphasis.
                                                                                                                                                Nylon Flymesh
                                                                  Shiplap                                                                                                       Plank 2b: Offcut of plank 2 (exposed aluminium covered by LH trim)
                                                                  Starter cill
                                                                                                                                                or aluminium vent             tween    planks     is
                                                                                                                                                                                Plank 3: Full 4m plankfully  powder     coated  and  all cuts  are hidden        Membrane may be used in place of joint plates. Planks can
                                                                                                    Nylon Flymesh                               angle
                                                                  and VUL                           or aluminium vent                                                           Plank 4a: Repeat     of 2a
                                                                                                                                                                              in the end trim/corner post.                                                       be coated in a variety of colours.
                                                                  595 joint                         angle

                                           VUL 111 trim
                                           (Optional)

                                                                                                               Breathable
                                                                                                               Membrane
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Plank joint

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Butyl mastic tape
    Breathable      VUL 25-ZED                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      each side of joint
    Membrane                                                                                            VUL 25-ZED
                                           VUL 116                                                                                                          Custom external
                                           J-trim return                                                                                                    corner to suit
                 VulcaLap®
                                                                                                                                                            any angle
                     Plank                                                       VUL 116                          VulcaLap® plank                   DPC Layer                 Fixing clip                              Direct fixing mid point
                                                                                 J-trim return                                                                                                                                                                                                        Reverse of plank

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Typical horizontal details (continued)
                                                                                                                                               Rainscreen support system application                                                      Steel structure
       Traditional build application

                                                                                                                                                                                                 Fireboard

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Fireboard

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Fixing Clip VUL 113
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Metal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Framing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    System
                                                                                                                        Fixing Clip VUL 113

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Helping
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    hand
                                                                                           VULTG-J150 T+G JOINT                                                                                                     bracket

                                                                                                                        VUL 25-ZED
                                                                                                                                               Helping hand cladding support system                                                                     T-Bar
                        VUL 25-ZED
                                                                                                                                               Large variety of brackets are available to suit the insulation and
                                                                                            VulcaLap® T&G 150mm                                wall build-up required. You will need to provide information
                                                                                                                                               for the helping hand system design including: building location,
VUL 105-E                   VulcaLap® plank   VUL 115                                                                                          building dimensions, fixing structure and cladding weight.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                VulcaLap® T&G plank
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                fixed horizontally
                                                                                                        VUL 596 HSC-E   26 x 20mm Vent angle

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Non-flammable                          Vertical T-bar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Insulation                             Helping Hand System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Available with adaptors
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                to allow cladding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                to be fixed vertically

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Typical vertical details
                                                                                                                                                Optional base cill detail                                                      Vertical plank movement joints and fixings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Installation example: typical 4m vertical wall using 3m planks

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Planks may oversail
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               last fixing point by
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               not more than 150mm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Breather membrane
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               apply to the front                                   Movement gap
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               of the VUL 25-ZED                                    3-6mm depending
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               carefully seal around                                on plank length
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               window openings                                      If required install
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    appropriate trims
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               All upper fixing                                     e.g. VUL 111
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               points use fixing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               clips VUL 113
                                                                                                                                                Breather
                                                                                                                                                membrane                                                                       VUL 25-ZED

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Direct screw fix at
                                                                                                                                                VUL 25 purlin                                                                  the lowest fixing point
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               on every plank

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Use spacer to gauge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               the correct joint gap
                                                                                                                                                                            Direct fix into vent cill and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               3-6mm depending                                      Exposed plank
                                                                                                                                                                            VUL 25 purlin to support
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               on plank length                                      ends should not
                                                                                                                                                                            the weight of cladding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    be cut - all cut
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Joint plate seal with                                ends protected
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               high bond adhesive                                   by trims top
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               on the lower plank                                   and bottom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               only

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             600mm c/c

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             100mm c/c

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               VUL 600
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               with weepholes                   Direct screw fix at
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                vented cill and Zed;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Cill detail 3d image             the rest of the plank
                                                                                                                                                Joint plate                                                                    see page 12                      use fixing clip VUL 113

                                                                                                                                                                                                 Joint gap allow 1mm per
                                                                                                                                                                                                 1m plank length i.e. 4mm
                                                                                                                                                                                                 gap for 4m plank
                    ZED
                                                                                                  Breathable
                                                                                              Membrane fitted
                                        Breathable
                                                                                                   to face of
VUL 596 HSC-E   VUL 106                 Membrane
                                                                                                 VUL25-ZED
                (Optional)
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Apply high bond adhesive
                                                                                                                    ZED                                                                          to the reverse of the plank
                              ZED                                                                                          VulcaLap® plank
                                                                                                                           has recessed                                                          5 to 10mm from the end.
                                                                                                                           reverse which                                                         The upper half of the joint
           VulcaLap®
                                                                                                                           allows airflow                                                        plate does not require
           T&G plank
                                                                                                                                                                                                 sealant

                                                                                                     VUL 700
                                                ZED                                                Vented Cill
                 VUL 105
                                                                                                                 AIRFLOW
                                                                                                                           VUL 600
                                    Aluminium packer
                                    12x12mm box              Breathable
                                                             Membrane                                                      Weep holes drilled
                                    (Support for last
                                                                                                                           before fixing
                                    cut down plank)

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Colours and finishes
     Aluminium has a wide range of finishes available.
     For the best long-term performance of powder coat and
     anodised finish the cladding should be cleaned at max-
     imum of 6-month intervals. For harsh industrial environ-
     ments, cleaning should be carried out every 3 months.
     Refer to our maintenance recommendations on page 9.

     Anodised finish                                                           Powder coated finish
     Anodising is unique to aluminium and enhances the surface                 Powder coating provides a long-lasting, economical, and
     giving a natural metallic sheen and aspect. Excellent                     durable finish with a range of colour options available for
     corrosion resistance; over 30 years of proven long term                   nearly any type of metal. Powder coated surfaces are more
     on-site performance. No risk of adhesion failure, fading,                 resistant to scratches, chipping, wear, and fading than other
     chalking or corrosion. Anodising won't peel or flake -The                 types of finishes.
     anodised layer is a part of the Aluminium and itself, not
                                                                               Powder coating is the application of organic powder by
     a separate layer like powder coating or paint. 100%
                                                                               electrostatic attraction to metal. Once cured by heat the
     recyclable.
                                                                               finish is a smooth, hard skin. All processes are factory
     The Anodic film is totally impermeable with exceptional                   applied under controlled, stable conditions. This provides
     abrasion resistance - is much harder than the Aluminium.                  significant benefits over traditional wet painting.
     Aluminium Oxide coating is very resistant to chemicals
                                                                               Aluminium has a wide range of finishes available. For the
     Anodising is easy to clean - All it takes is soap and water,              best long-term performance of powder coat and anodised
     but avoid extreme abrasives. Finger prints don't show.                    finish the cladding should be cleaned at maximum of
                                                                                                                                               VulcaLap® T&G150 BS04.C.39, Croydon
                                                                               6-month intervals. For harsh industrial environments,
     Caution with anodising:
                                                                               cleaning should be carried out every 3 months. Refer to our
     Many variables in the process will impact the final colour -
                                                                               maintenance recommendations on page 19.
     an exact match cannot be guaranteed, but it adds interest
     to the product and can be used by architects and designers                VulcaLap® powder coated with any RAL finish has fire
     to aesthetic advantage.                                                   classification of A2-s1,d0.

     VulcaLap® with anodised finish has fire classification of
     A1-s1,d0.

      VulcaLap® Shiplap Silver Anodised, London                                  VulcaLap® Shiplap and T&G150, RAL 3001

                                                                                                                                               VulcaLap® T&G RAL 6002, 6011, 6025, Norfolk
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Colours and finishes continued
                                                                                  VulcaLap® aluminium Shiplap – 11 powder coated wood finishes
     Wood effect finishes
     VulcaLap® is available in realistic, premium wood finishes.
                                                                                    Maple
     Scratch resistant polyester powder coating. The very smart
     alternative to real timber, with 10 year warranty against
     colour fading.                                                                                                                                          Maple

     Available in Shiplap & T&G profiles complete with matching
                                                                                    Light Oak
     trims and corners.

     Colours are for reference only and may look different
     depending on printing tolerances, lighting, texture and your                                                                                         Light Oak
     computer monitor.
                                                                                    Natural Pine
     VulcaLap® powder coated with any WOOD finish has fire
     classification of A2-s1,d0.
                                                                                                                                                      Natural Pine

                                                                                    Chestnut

                                                                                                                                                           Chestnut

                                                                                    Western Red Cedar

                                                                                                                                                Western Red Cedar
                                                                                                                                                                      VulcaLap® T&G150 'Western Red Cedar', West Midlands

                                                                                    Golden Oak
      VulcaLap® T&G150 'Chestnut', Oxfordshire

                                                                                                                                                      Golden Oak

                                                                                    Rosewood

                                                                                                                                                          Rosewood

                                                                                    Dark Oak

                                                                                                                                                           Dark Oak

      VulcaLap® T&G150 'Dark Oak', Falkirk
                                                                                    Teak

                                                                                                                                                              Teak

                                                                                    Ebony

                                                                                                                                                             Ebony

                                                                                     Wenge

       VulcaLap® T&G150, 'Golden Oak', Inverness                                                                                                            Wenge

                                                                               4 Imperial Way | Airport Industrial Estate | Croydon | CR0 4RR
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                                                                                                                                                                      VulcaLap® T&G15 'Chestnut', Oxfordshire
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Installation and maintenance
     Material scheduling Vulcan can assist with budget prices                  Horizontal clad See pages 8-10.                                 Installing the vertical planks:
     from client drawings; installers are responsible ensure the               Installing (i) Breather Membrane and (ii) Supports:             7 Fit the horizontal base vent VUL25-VENT at the base                      13 Slide the joint plate halfway into the slots;
     quantities are appropriate to complete the project. We                    1 Establish base line and fix breather membrane 20mm                in the correct position direct to the structure, trapping              14 Insert the next plank above with no adhesive
     recommend that property owners employ competent                               above base; membrane should protect the entire 		               the loose breather membrane (from 5 above); the 		                     15 Use a spacer of correct thickness to set the joint;
     cladding installers at an early stage to ensure correct                       building – seal carefully into window reveals;                  VUL25-VENT must be straight and level with no stepped
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          General notes for vertical planking:
     detailing and materials scheduling.                                       2 Fit vertical Supports at corners 20mm up from base line           joints;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          a) Joint gaps: allow thermal movement of 1mm per 1m
                                                                                   using packing shims to get straight and plumb;              8 Fit VulcaLap® base cill VUL600 or VUL112 with rivets
     Offloading and storage Care must be taken to ensure no                                                                                                                                                                  of plank, i.e. 4m planks leave 4mm gap.
                                                                               3 Fit Supports around window and door openings;                     (see pages 12-13);
     damage occurs to the powder coated surface during                                                                                                                                                                    b) Avoid joining adjacent planks in the same ‘zone’
                                                                               4 Using laser or string line, pack all Supports to provide      9 At the beginning of the elevation fit VUL596-HSC
     offloading. Secure storage is essential for aluminium. 		                                                                                                                                                            c) Join planks randomly without cutting the ends off.
                                                                                   straight and true façade;                                       vertically;
     Keep products wrapped to avoid damage until fitting.                                                                                                                                                                    All plank cuts covered by bottom/top trims;
                                                                               5 Install vertical Supports to general area at 600mm 		         10 Insert the first plank, drill and directly fix into the
     Store planks on-edge.                                                                                                                                                                                                d) Drill and directly fix the bottom of each plank into
                                                                                   centres*;                                                       VUL25-VENT, and the first horizontal Support;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             the lowest available Support;
     Site handling Robust extrusions allow installers to ‘solo-fix’            6 Fix intermediate short Supports to strengthen the base        11 Each plank must have a direct screw into the Support
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          e) Internal and External corners are face fitted using
     planks up to 5m long. Carry planks on-edge.                                   cill and support Vent / Flymesh, if required.                   nearest the bottom of the plank; use VUL113 drilled
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             coloured rivets and high bond adhesive.
     Damaged product Do not install damaged planks.                                                                                                clips at all other Supports;
                                                                               Installing the horizontal planks:
     If damage occurs after installation RAL colours can be                                                                                    12 Apply high bond weather-proof adhesive to the
                                                                               7 Insert Vent / Flymesh behind the bottom and top of the
     repaired by specialist; wood finishes are not easily repaired                                                                                 REVERSE side, top end of the plank;
                                                                                   supports, then tighten Supports onto the Vent.
     due to the graining.                                                      8 Fix the Corner posts, window and door trims;
     Fixing details Shown on pages 8-13 and available on                       9 Fix Starter cill (VUL594 or VUL596-HSC) at the bottom
                                                                                   of the Supports. Ends of VUL596-HSC to be fixed to           Powder coating maintenance                                                Anodised maintenance
     VulcaLap® downloads. Purpose designed starter cill, corners
                                                                                   Support;                                                     Polyester Powder Coating is an organic coating system                     The frequency of the periodic cleaning of anodised finishes
     and trims and fixing clips must be used.
                                                                               10 Ensure the Cill is straight and level with no stepped 		      which needs to be cleaned and maintained regularly                        ranges between 3 monthly and yearly dependent on the
     Cutting Aluminium can be cut with fine-toothed blades and                                                                                  to ensure the decorative and protective properties of                     environment. Owners should keep full documentation of
                                                                                   joints; use fixing clips (additional direct screws for
     fixed to metal or timber battening. All plank cuts are hidden.                                                                             the coating are retained. The frequency of cleaning will                  maintenance, including date carried out, method and
                                                                                   VUL596-HSC).
                                                                                                                                                depend on the environment. Owners should keep full                        cleaning materials used.
     Aluminium Zeds or timber battens? Aluminium Zed                           11 See p.9 for plank movement joints and fixing; each
                                                                                                                                                documentation of maintenance, including date carried out,
                                                                                   plank to have a direct screw nearest to the half-		                                                                                    Typical recommendations are:
     sections should be used for longevity and superior strength.                                                                               method and cleaning materials used.
                                                                                   way point. At all other Supports use drilled clips.                                                                                    Rural: Every 12 months
     Good quality treated timber battens may also be used at
                                                                               12 Avoid joining adjacent planks in the same ‘zone’              Typical recommendations are:                                              Urban: Every 8 months
     clients’ discretion. Zeds/battens are referred to below as
                                                                                                                                                Rural and Urban: 3-6 months                                               Industrial: Every 6 months
     ‘Supports’.                                                               13 Join planks randomly without cutting off the ends.
                                                                                                                                                Industrial: Every 3 months. If heavy soiling occurs, more                 Marine: Every 3 months. More regular cleaning may be
                                                                                   All plank cuts should be covered by corners/trims.
     Breathable membrane Protects timber, steel and concrete                                                                                    regular cleaning is required                                              required in aggressive environments; the condition of the
                                                                               14 Joint gaps allowing for thermal movement of 1mm per
     walls from moisture, and allows the building to breathe.                                                                                   Marine: Special thickness coating is required in a marine                 surface will make apparent.
                                                                                   1m of plank, i.e. 4m planks allow 4mm gap.                   environment; cleaning at 3 month intervals.
     See page 7 for membranes. Breathable membranes must                                                                                                                                                                  The cleaning method should be washing with a solution
                                                                               15 Allow minimum 2mm movement gap inside edge/corner
     comply with BS 5250, BS 4016 and NHBC requirements.                                                                                        The best method of cleaning is by regular washing of                      of mild non-alkaline detergent in warm water. The solution
                                                                                   channels.
     General guide for membrane types:                                                                                                          the coating using a solution of warm water and a mild                     should have a pH of between 6.5 and 7.5. Heavier
                                                                               Vertical clad See pages 12-13.                                   detergent.                                                                deposits may be removed with a stiff or nylon brush. There
     1   Over-cladding brick use Housewrap-type membrane;
                                                                               Installing (i) Supports and (ii) Breather Membrane:                                                                                        may be areas where dirt accumulates and becomes more
     2   Timber framed recommend Fireshield (intumescent)                                                                                       All surfaces should be cleaned using a soft cloth sponge,
                                                                               1 Establish base line and fit the bottom horizontal Support                                                                                adherent because deposits are not rain washed. These can
         breathable membrane to stop fire penetration;                                                                                          or nothing harsher than natural bristle brushes. If the
                                                                                   direct to the structure 150mm up from the base line                                                                                    be cleaned using a mild abrasive detergent such as pumice
     3   Helping hand system on high-rise recommend use of                                                                                      atmospheric pollution has resulted in heavy soiling of the
                                                                                   (see page 12);                                                                                                                         powder and water, or ultra fine or very fine Scotchbrite
                                                                                                                                                coating then nothing harsher than white spirit should be
         self-adhesive airtight breathable membrane bonded                                                                                                                                                                pads and water. It is essential to rinse thoroughly after
                                                                               2 Fit all Supports around window/door openings;                  used for cleaning and in no circumstances should any
         to fireboard (this improves airtightness, and no tape/                                                                                                                                                           cleaning using clean water, particularly where crevices are
                                                                               3 Fit all horizontal Supports at 600mm centres*;                 abrasive cleaner containing ketones, esters or alcohol be
         battens are required).                                                                                                                                                                                           present. If the deposits are of greasy nature then cleaning
                                                                               4 Using laser or string line, pack all Supports to provide       used. A repair service is available for site damage.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          may be carried out using a soft cloth dipped in white spirit.
     Fixing centres of supports* In areas of average-high                          straight and true facade.
                                                                                                                                                After maintenance of all finishes                                         Graffiti may give permanent damage but can be limited if
     windload, Supports should be at 600mm centres. If timber                  5 Next fix the breather membrane vertically to the face of
                                                                                                                                                All surfaces should be washed down to prevent deposits                    cleaned immediately.
     battens are used they should be good quality tanalised                        the Zeds – allow the bottom edge to hang 30mm above
                                                                                                                                                remaining on the finish. The anodised aluminium may be                    Note: The use of emery or sand paper, steel wool or other hard abrasive
     minimum size 50x50mm. The contractor is responsible to                        the base line;                                                                                                                         materials and acid or alkaline cleaners must not be permitted as they
                                                                                                                                                treated with a good quality wax polish.
     select suitable fixings for the building structure and for the            6 Membranes protect the entire building – seal carefully                                                                                   damage the anodised aluminium.

     quality of the installation. Aluminium Zeds can be supplied                   into window openings, minimum 75mm joint overlaps
     by Vulcan (see page 7). Your cladding contractor will design,                 with special tape.
     supply and install the helping hand system.                                                                                                                                                                                     Back cover picture: VulcaLap® T&G15, 'Chestnut', Oxfordshire

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