Rainscreen cladding: XPAN RainscreenThe XPAN rainscreen system allows for design flexibility based on four different available extruded sections, which can be mixed together:
Xline: flat aluminium surface.
Xwing: concave/convex aluminium surface.
Xwave: sinusoidal (corrugated) aluminium surface.
Xair: louvre-blade profiles.
The system features an excellent surface flatness and perfect section edges. The four different profiles offer exceptional aesthetic qualities, as the fixing system and the supporting structure are not visible.
XPAN rainscreen products are suitable for new-build projects, for over-cladding existing buildings and internal wall-cladding applications. Also for aesthetic and thermal improvements to buildings, architectural facades, wall cladding,
rear-ventilated walls, fascias and balconies. Alcover is a member of CWCT and a Total Quality Approved Company.
Composition and manufacture
XPAN rainscreen panels are fabricated from extruded-aluminium sections that are 2.8mm thick, which guarantee high impact resistance.
Size and weight
XPAN extruded panels are 300mm in height and up to 6,000mm in length.
Typical weight is 9.9 to 10.4kg/m2.
Appearance
XPAN rainscreen panels are available in anodised, pre-colour coated finishes and polyester powder coated to standard BS 6496.
The colour range includes over 500 high-gloss or matt finishes, metallic and wooden-effect colours.
XPAN panel is available in 10 metallic colours and 15 iridescent colours. Anti-graffiti coatings are also available.
Thermal properties
A range of insulation materials is available from Alcover to achieve the required U values.
Sitework
A full design, supply and installation service is available directly from Alcover, offering an integrated external-envelope package that also includes curtain walling, windows, louvres and doors.
Environment
XPAN panels are totally recyclable.