Swisslab
Above: Hunsdon Close, Swindon Swindon BC Left: Assheton House, Ashton-under-Lyne Bower Mattin Architects
The Swisslab System The market leading insulated render system for overcladding existing properties. It is extensively used to upgrade social housing in order to meet the “decent homes standard” and strongly contributes to urban regeneration. Insulation materials are mechanically fixed direct to a continuous substrate and are faced with M.R. Polymer modified renders for a traditional appearance, or lightweight Silicone or Mineral renders for a more contemporary look. Applications • For refurbishment applications, where the structure provides continuous support for the insulation slabs • Suitable for new build where specific project details required • For unrestricted use on buildings up to 6 storeys and high rise applications, subject to Alumasc’s high rise policy • Particularly suited to upgrading non-traditional house types
Performance • BBA approved, fully warranted system with life
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expectancy in excess of 30 years
• Manufactured to ISO9001:2000 and ISO14001:2004
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Quality and Environmental Management standards
• Fully weather resistant, whilst remaining vapour
Technical expertise and tailored project support
• Allows the fabric of the building to act as a heat
•
permeable
store, increasing thermal efficiency
• Eliminates cold bridging, condensation and mould growth • Reduces heating costs and carbon dioxide emissions • Protects the structural fabric, limiting movement
and thermal shock and freeze-thaw cycles associated with traditional brickwork façades
• Highly resistant to impact damage • Rated Class 0 for surface spread of flame • Fire tested to comply with BRE 135
Design & Specification Support Site surveys, detailed design meetings, project specific elevational colour schemes, CAD drawings and product samples, tenant involvement programmes
• Installation, Aftercare & Warranties
Application by Alumasc approved contractors, Alumasc on site support, routine maintenance requirements, full package of warranty options
• Calculations
Thermal calculations, condensation risk analysis, wind loading calculations (for high rise projects)
• Specification Support 06/4297
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ALUMASC EXTERIOR BUILDING PRODUCTS LTD White House Works, Bold Road, Sutton, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4JG, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)1744 648400 Facsimile: +44 (0)1744 648401 Email: info@alumasc-exteriors.co.uk Web: www.alumascfacades.co.uk
Swisslab Typical System Components
8
3
1
7 5
Solid Brickwork Substrate
2
Powder Coated, Galvanised or Stainless Steel Beading
3
M.R. Bedding Adhesive (used to adhere insulation slab)
9
6
4
1
4
Phenolic Insulation Slab
5
Approved Mechanical Fixing
6
2
M.R. Scrim Adhesive (used as a reinforcing layer)
7
Alkali resistant Glassfibre Scrim (bedded into M.R. Scrim Adhesive)
8
M.R. S7 Polymer Dashing Render (available in a range of colours)
9
Aggregate Dash (available in a range of colours)
Render Finishes
M.R. S4 Plain Render with M.R. S6 Paint
M.R. S7 Dashing Render with Aggregate Dash
For a traditional finish, high performance polymer-modified renders are available in a choice of colours - Plain Render, Dashing Render with a variety of aggregates and Brick Effect Render. Alumasc’s unique Traditional Brick Slip system can also be used with the Swisslab system. For a contemporary look, lightweight, Silicone and Mineral render finishes, in rolled or dragged surface textures and a wide choice of colours can be used.
M.R. Rendabrick or Traditional Brick Slips
ST Silicone or Mineral Render (Rolled)
ST Silicone or Mineral Render (Dragged)
Colour Options
Insulation Options
Alumasc Colour System Wide Range Available
• A choice of insulation materials are available, in thicknesses to achieve very low U-values • Insulation is mechanically fixed direct to the continuous substrate •
An eco-friendly Swisslab system is available, comprising Mineral Wool or Cork insulation, with Mineral render finish
Table C Construction Types
Swisslab
Traditional Construction
Table A Insulation Choice
Swisslab
Table B Render, Coatings, Finishes
Swisslab
Solid Masonry
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Concrete Panels (LB)*
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EPS
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Polymer Plain Render
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No Fines Concrete
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Cork
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Polymer Dashing Render
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Masonry with Cavity
✔
Mineral Wool
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Rendabrick
✔
Non Traditional Construction
Phenolic
✔
Traditional Brick Slips
✔
BISF
Polyisocyanurate (PIR)
✔
Silicone Render
✔
Orlit
Mineral Render
✔
Wates
Silicone Façade Paint
✔
Cruden
Masonry Paint
✔
Athol
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*(LB) = Load Bearing **= Subject to site specific specification
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ALUMASC EXTERIOR BUILDING PRODUCTS LTD White House Works, Bold Road, Sutton, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4JG, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)1744 648400 Facsimile: +44 (0)1744 648401 Email: info@alumasc-exteriors.co.uk Web: www.alumascfacades.co.uk