•  Air Barrier System – Ventilation Effect

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- Reduces the static air-pressure difference across the  cladding, creating a “chimney effect.” 

THERMAL PROTECTION: THE STACK EFFECT

CLADDING

CAVITY

INSULATION

INNER WALL

SUMMER

•  80% heating flux reduction from sun radiation

•  Promotes the thermal exchange of air​

•  Offers performance that is equivalent to a facade protected by shadows

Summertime heat transfer

CLADDING

CAVITY

INSULATION

INNER WALL

WINTER

•  Allows for the ventilation of any moisture created by condensation and or precipitation.

•  3 - 36% energy savings*

Wintertime heat transfer

Wintertime heat transfer

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

•  Compact
•  No water absorption, impermeable: no efflorescences
•  Flexi resistant
•  Low thermal coefficient - refractory
•  Resistant to freeze-thaw cycles
•  Thermal shock resistant
•  Crack resistant
•  Scratching and abrasion resistant

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

•  Resistant to chemical corrosion (acid/alkaline)
•  Resistant to stains
•  Resistant to graffiti (anti-graffiti)
•  Resistant to cleaners and pollution

GREEN MATERIAL

•  Natural product - no volatile compounds
•  Up to 100% recyclable

AESTHETICS

•  Wide range of formats, colors, finishes, textures

PRACTICABILITY

•  Easy replacement of panel & identical finish

•  No maintenance

•  Self cleaning with heavy rainfall