The ENCLADTM EN04 engineered rainscreen support system is designed for secret hook-on fixing of medium to heavy weight cladding materials, generally used in vertical orientation.
The support system can accommodate various insulation thickness in the rainscreen cavity to assist with meeting H1-energy efficiency requirements.
EN04 consists of an engineered grip slide bracket which allows the vertical cladding support rail to be adjusted in and out so the system can easily accommodate building tolerances without the need for packers. The cladding panels are prefabricated offsite and hooked on to a pin within the vertical rail for speed of installation onsite.
The support system can be used in conjunction with different rainscreen cladding types inclusive of:
A1 Building Use Classification
A3 Building Importance Level
Building Type
Building PART
Building Location
*Suitable to specific design, building design and specific test parameters
NZBC B1 Structure – B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3, B.1.3.4
Compliance: B1/VM1 (NZS1170), B1/AS1 (NZS4223 Part 1, 3 & 4)
Insite Facades Ltd has engineered our product to maximum panel deflections of 1/60 under SLS loading.
ENCLAD™ RAINSCREEN SUPPORT SYSTEMS are extruded from 3mm solid aluminium and incorporate slotted windload and fixed deadload connections fixed at required centres for loadings to NZS1170 supporting extruded frames with a maximum deflection span of 250 or a maximum ±20mm.
NZBC Clause B2 Durability – B2.3.1
Compliance: B2/VM1 (In service history)
ENCLAD™ RAINSCREEN SUPPORT SYSTEMS extrusions are Duralloy powdercoated for enhanced durability. Unpainted stainless-steel fixings will be provided in all exposed application 316 grade where visible, 304 grade where weathered but not exposed, and galvanised on internal faces.
NZBC Clause C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the source – C3.5, C3.6, C3.7
Compliance: Classified as non-combustible materials.
While we are not fire engineers and do not engage in the fire design of buildings, our products can be tailored to support compliance with clause c3. We recommend collaborating with a fire engineer to ensure proper customisation and adherence to fire safety requirements.
ENCLAD™ RAINSCREEN SUPPORT SYSTEMS are extruded from 3mm solid aluminium with coating thickness of less than 1mm. They can accommodate fire stops vertically and horizontally in cavity zone.
NZBC Clause E2 External Moisture – E2.3.2, E2.3.5, E2.3.7
Our systems may include perforations or open jointed designs. The critical weathering line relies on the design and integrity of the Rigid Air Barrier (RAB) with fully sealed joints installed by others to BRANZ recommended detail. We recommend the use of self-adhered vapour permeable air barrier membranes which Insite Facades can provide and install if required.
B1 Structure
B2 Durability
C3 Fire – affecting areas beyond the fire source
E2 External Source
H1 Energy Efficiency
Cleaning is required in conjunction with Thermosash Group cleaning operations of the external façade, glass and painted aluminium components. Any repair work or servicing / maintenance of mechanical components must be undertaken by Insite Facades or Thermosash Group representatives.
Regular cleaning to A.A.M.A. 610-1-1979 standard (minimum requirement at no less than 4 monthly intervals) and servicing/maintenance of mechanical components.
Annual maintenance inspections should be carried out to ensure that ventilation and drainage pathways remain clear, that rainwater goods are complete and in good order, and that flashings, seals and fastenings are in place and secure. Damaged panels should be replaced as soon as is practicable, following the installer’s instructions and observing all necessary health and safety precautions.
A maintenance manual is provided on completion of a project.
EN04
This product has no warnings associated with it.
