Rainscreen Cladding & Building Envelope

LISTED BELOW ARE THE COMPANIES WE REPRESENT.


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Eastern Architectural Products / SWISSPEARL

Eastern Architectural Products, LLC is the premier United States distributor, fabricator and supplier for American Fiber Cement cladding panels that can be used in a wide range of building types. American Fiber Cement offers a wide range of durable products and solutions for exterior cladding systems and is a hardwearing and durable construction material that is ideal for all kinds of exterior protective surfaces. It is lightweight and easy to handle which makes it versatile and suitable for many façade applications and details.

  • Impact and Stain Resistant: Relatively unaffected by day-to-day impacts and stains associated with normal living and working environments.
  • Weather Resistant: Completely unaffected by sub-zero temperatures, snow, frosts and thaws, and by rain, heat, humidity and direct sunlight.
  • Biologically Resistant: Exceptionally resistant to algae and bacteria attacks and the growth of moss, fungi etc.
  • Non-combustible and Fireproof: Classified in accordance with the EN 13501-1 standard, and is chemically impossible to ever to contribute a fire.
  • Impervious To Water: Fiber cement can absorb and release moisture for unlimited cycles without affecting the product’ durability and service life.

SPECIALITIES: AFC/SWISSPEARL FIBER CEMENT CLADDING SYSTEM AVAILABLE IN A VARIETY OF COLORS, OFFERING CUSTOM FABRICATION, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, AND IN-SHOP TRAINING. AFC TERRASLAT BY TONALITY® TERRACOTTA CLADDING SYSTEM.

Fairview Architectural

Fairview Architectural North America is a leading metal façade cladding manufacturer of high quality and innovative panel systems. Fairview Architectural has the largest selection of colors and finishes available for the construction industry and are the only metal façade cladding manufacturer to offer a complete façade package to customers thanks to their purpose-built and patented Arrowhead® Installation Systems.

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Vitrabond FR® is a metal composite panel that comprises a fire-resistant core sandwiched between two aluminum sheets or other natural metal sheets such as zinc, copper, or Stainless steel. This product composition results in outstanding surface flatness and strength to weight ratio.

  • 4mm Aluminum Composite Panel, Highly Durable, Lightweight, & Easy To Install.
  • Unlimited Color Range - Standard Finishes As Well As Natural Metals, Anodized Finishes, Woodgrains & Specialty Finishes.
  • Superior Finish, Highly Recognized PVDF KYNAR 500® Or FEVE Paints Known For Their High Durability, Optimum Weather Resistance & Protection From Industrial Pollution.
  • Cost Effective & Easy To Fabricate. Can Be Machine Cut, Routed, Roll-Bended, Folded, & Perforated Without Any Loss Of Structural Integrity.

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Vitrabond G2® is the only non-combustible metal composite material, (MCM), manufactured in a continuous coil process. Vitrabond G2® is the lightest weight product in its class and is available in an extensive range of surfaces and finishes.

  • Non-Combustible Metal Composite Material, (MCM) - One Of Only A Few Aluminum Panels Globally That Is Deemed Non-Combustible. Highly Durable, Lighweight, & Easy To Install.
  • Superior Finish, Highly Recognized PVDF KYNAR 500® Or FEVE Paints Known For Their High Durability, Optimum Weather Resistance & Protection From Industrial Pollution.
  • Unlimited Color Range - Available In A Wide Range Of Finishes Such As Solid, Metallic, Natural Metals, Imitation Stone, Timber, Corten Steel, & Copper.
  • Low Maintenance, Cost Effective, & Easy To Fabricate. Can Be Machine Cut, Routed, Roll-Bended, Folded, & Perforated Without Any Loss Of Structural Integrity.

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Vitraplate® is a pre-finished solid aluminum cladding panel with high impact resistance and durability. Vitraplate® aluminum cladding panels are made from marine-grade aluminum that provides first-class panel longevity as well as corrosion resistance.

  • Pre-Finished, Solid Aluminum Cladding Panels With High Impact Resistance & Durability.
  • Superior Pre-Finish, Highly Recognized PVDF KYNAR 500® Or FEVE Paints Known For Their High Durability, Optimum Weather Resistance & Protection From Industrial Pollution.
  • Unlimited Color Range. Comes In A Range Of Finishes Including Natural Metals, Anodized Finishes, Woodgrains & Specialty Finishes.
  • Lightweight & Easy To Install On The Patented Arrowhead® Installation Systems. As Well As Any Other façade Installation System.

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Edgeline premium metal flashing material product line is available in 0.032" and 0.040" thickness and in a 3000 or 5000 Series Aluminum. Edgeline products are available in the same premium coil coated finish as Vitrabond®, Vitrabond G2® and Vitraplate® making it easy to match the material to the exact finish on your building façade.

  • Easy To Fabricate To Fit The Exact Needs Of Your Project.
  • Unlimited Color Range. Available In The Exact Color As Your Building façade.
  • 19 Stock Finishes & Can Be Matched To Any Custom Or Specialty Finish Such As Woodgrains, Natural & Anodized Metals.
  • USES: Parapet Cap, Sill Flashing, Slab Edge Cover, Drip Edge, Beam Wrap, J-Channels.

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Arrowhead® cladding attachment system uses a revolutionary t-clip that both fastens the panel to the wall and allows it to be easily removed without affecting the other panels around it.

  • ARROWHEAD FLEX® significantly reduces installation and labor costs. The system is design so that the base wall extrusions are shimmed and attached to the exterior wall first. The extrusions are then used to take the measurements for the panels. This allows for panels to be placed straight onto the extrusion and held in place by the T-clips.

  • ARROWHEAD LEAN® combines an extremely simplified fabrication process. No rivets are used to hold the panels to the frame, instead a double grove and slot method is used to secure the frame extrusion. This increases production speed due to there being less steps.

  • ARROWHEAD FLUSH® features a unique aesthetic feature for a truly modern finish to your building façade. This system provides a minimalistic look with shallow reveals and is easy to fabricate.

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RapidWrap® is a fully-tested (NFPA-285 and ASHRAE 90.1) approved continuous insulation system that provides thermal performance benefits as well as having passed the large scale fire test. The wall build-up consists of Arrowhead installation systems (FLEX & LEAN) combined with polyiso compliant insulation such as DuPont's Thermax and the option of using Vitrabond FR, Vitrabond G2 or Vitraplate cladding panel

SPECIALITIES: ALUMINUM COMPOSITE MATERIAL, ENGINEERED METAL PLATE, SOLID ALUMINUM PLATE, FLASHING MATERIAL, PANEL INSTALLATION SYSTEMS, CONTINUOUS INSULATION (CI)

Fundermax

Fundermax High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) panels, also known as phenolic panels, provide creative and technical components that offer positive change in the way exterior and interior structures are designed and built. Their strength lies in superior quality wood-based materials and compact laminates. Fundermax operates as a production facility, service partner, and a design laboratory supporting customers with high-quality ideas and products for commercial and residential buildings, laboratories, furniture, and more.

  • Easy To Install, Easy To Clean
  • Scratch & Grafitti Resistant
  • Anti-Bacterial, Non-Porous, Chemical & Moisture Resistant
  • UV & Weather Resistant

SPECIALITIES: PHENOLIC PANELS FOR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR APPLICATIONS TO INCLUDE: RAINSCREEN CLADDING PANELS, ARCHITECTURAL PANELS, THIN LAMINATE PANELS, & DIGITALLY PRINTED PANELS

GEOLAM®

Geolam® manufactures aluminum/wood hybrid composite architectural products to include exterior cladding, soffits, architectural components, & commercial decking. The Geolam® technology was developed 30 years ago and is a patented process and product technology.

The qualities of rare tropical hardwoods served as a standard in developing the Geolam® wood composite. The Geolam® philosophy is based on taking recycled softwood and recycled polymer resin, (polypropylene), to create a material that can now look back on four decades of refinement and whose defining features include a natural wood look coupled with outstanding durability. This was the dawn of the wood-polymer composite, (WPC), a material inspired by nature and returning the favor by its low carbon footprint.

  • Composed Of 70% ‐ 80% Recycled Material, Easy To Install, Lightweight, & Enviromentally Friendly Utilizing Waste Wood & Recycled Plastic.
  • Patented Process Of Co-Extrusion, Whereby An Aluminum Core Section Is Fabricated With An Outer Covering Of Composite Wood.
  • Strength, Stability, & Versatility Of Aluminum With The Warm Aesthetics Of Natural Wood.
  • Designed To Withstand Harsh Environmental Conditions, Produce No Toxic Fumes, & Carry The Eco-Mark Label.
  • The Same Warmth And Natural Grain Of Wood, With More Durability & None Of The Maintenance.

SPECIALITIES: ALUMINUM/WOOD HYBRID COMPOSITE CLADDING, SOFFITS, ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS, & COMMERCIAL DECKING

Moto Systems

MOTO rain screen framing system was designed by architects and installers that were intent on creating a quality, finely detailed framing system that would compliment the high standards set in their architecture and construction. The patented MOTO system is designed to accommodate all rain screen facades. The MOTO system is designed for interior or exterior applications and will accept many cladding options including panel systems, wood, metal, and fiber cement siding. MOTO has been designed to make installation easier and faster to replace an inferior, more commonly used galvanized framing system.

  • Complete rain screen attachment system including: blades, screws, shims, horizontal L flashing and bug-screen.
  • Installs up to 50% faster than galvanized hat channels dramatically cutting project costs.
  • MOTO comes in 20 feet lengths where galvanized generally comes in 10 feet lengths.
  • MOTO profiles do not need to be sealed after cutting or drilling.
  • Aluminum has a 40 year life expectancy, is 100% recycleable, and can contribute to LEED credits.

SPECIALITIES: MOTO SYSTEMS MANUFACTURES AN ALUMINUM RAINSCREEN FRAMING SYSTEM DESIGNED TO FIT ALL RAINSCREEN FAÇADES REPLACING INFERIOR GALVANIZED SYSTEMS.

Omnis

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, OMNIS is a national distributor of superior sustainable ForMe DESIGN ALUMINUM CLADDING & BATTEN SYSTEMS, PETRARCH and STENI® Composite Stone Rainscreen Panels, the SIKATACK® RAINSCREEN STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE CONCEALED RAINSCREEN ATTACHMENT SYSTEM, the TRUFAST® WALLS MINERAL INSULATION FASTENING SYSTEMS, and the XKELEX RAINSCREEN CLADDING ATTACHMENT SYSTEMS.

With a network of top US building envelope representatives, OMNIS provides premium value-added services to installers, architects, contractors, and building owners. OMNIS represents rainscreen panel manufacturers that use Earth-friendly production techniques and upcycled materials in their products. Omnis engineered stone panels are environmentally sustainable, and last a lifetime withstanding harsh environments and vandalism, creating brilliant structures that reduce the life cycle costs and upkeep.

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ForMe Design aluminum cladding and batten systems are renowned for their sustainability, durability, and flexibility, making them the ideal choice for innovative architectural projects. With over 50 years of expertise, ForMe Design specializes in wood effects and advanced technology to precisely reproduce RAL colors.

  • Designed for indoor and outdoor applications, wind and impact resistant, fire resistant to A2 S2.
  • Four premium finishes: Powder on Powder, Sublimation, HD printing, and Powder Coating.
  • Made from 100% extruded aluminum, 100% recyclable and sustainable material with an endless life cycle.
  • Flexible, Lighweight, Low maintenance, and easy to install with no specialized skills.
  • Offers concealed fixings for a cleaner look
  • 15-year warranty on finishes coated in its production plants
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    Petrarch Composite Stone Rainscreen Panels are composed primarily of quarry marble that would otherwise be waste. Working with architects, Petrarch has designed over 1,500 colors with multiple textures and finishes. Like natural stone, Petrarch Panels will endure extreme environmental conditions, vandalism, and exposure for years to come.

  • Extensive and diverse color palette with multiple textures and finishes.
  • Extremely durable and resistant to climate extremes and pollution. Great for high-impact and traffic areas.
  • Highly consolidated with through color, and will not delaminate or decay under any conditions.
  • Easy to install & durable. No need to seal edges and can be field cut. Exposed fastener or back fastener options.
  • 0.15% moisture absorption after 24 hours submersion. NFPA 285, Class A Fire Rating, ICC pending, LEED Certified.
  • Proven performance - 20 year warranty with a life expectancy in excess of 50 years.
  • SikaTack Logo

    SikaTack® Adhesive Rainscreen Attachment System is a high-performance adhesive system for invisible, durable fixation of rainscreen panels. SikaTack® Panel Adhesive System is suitable for fixing engineered stone rainscreen panels, composites, ceramic, high-pressure laminate, and many metal and powder coated substrates.

  • Easy installation with no screws or rivits, rainscreen panels are invisibly attached to their substructure.
  • The adhesive layer prevents corrosion caused by screws.
  • SikaTack® Panel System costs up to 40% less compared to hidden mechanical fixation.
  • Sika provides no-cost training to ensure the perfect concealed rainscreen panel, and offers a 20-year adhesion warranty.
  • SikaTack received the NFPA 285, Class A Fire Rating when used with STENI Panels.
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    STENI® Composite Stone Rainscreen Panels open a world of possibilities in the creative process, combining color, texture, gloss, and patterns to give a building design a truly unique identity. STENI® panels offer flexibility, unparalleled longevity, and an unmatched 60-year warranty.

    • Three styles: Nature, Vision, and Color, with a wide range of formats, 47.75" wide and custom lengths up to 11' 5" long.
    • Curved and corner elements offer a wide variety of design options and produce continuous transitions.
    • Easy to install. Mounted on a ventilated façade system, glued or fastened, panels can be installed any time of year, regardless of weather.
    • Impact-resistant and 100% waterproof. Panels can withstand extreme temperatures.
    • A wide range of support services for logistics and installation, including custom sizes and predrilled panels.
    • Industry-leading 60-year Warranty.

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    TRUFAST® WALLS Grip-Lok® and Grip-Deck®Insulation Fastening Systems are innovative fastening systems for the exterior building envelope and façades. TRUFAST® partnered with leading foam insulation, building wrap, and air/moisture barrier manufacturers to develop fasteners and tools to rapidly install the materials. All products have been objectively tested and conform to the highest national and international standards (FM Global, Miami-Dade County Product Control, State of Florida, European Technical Approvals, and NTA, Inc.).

  • Grip-Lok® MW Plate is a versatile mineral wool attachment solution, allowing you to attach mineral wool to any substrate including wood, steel, or concrete.
  • Grip-Lok® Hurricane Washer is a large 3" diameter plastic washer used for attaching mineral wool to various substrates.
  • Grip-Deck® Tube Seal is designed to help seal blind fastener penetrations of WRB and air-barrier when mechanically attaching continuous insulation.
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    XKELEX Rainscreen Cladding Attachment Systems offer horizontal mounting of substructure for both exposed and concealed fastening. Horizontal mounting may eliminate the need for a backing plate in the stud wall, saving money and labor during system installation. High-quality materials perform exceedingly well in harsh conditions and diverse climates

    • The XKELEX H19 visible fixing system allows the installer to eliminate a vertical girt and attach it horizontally to the stud wall.
    • The XKELEX CS19 fixing system provides a horizontal attachment method to the substrate while also providing a clip and rail concealed attachment of the panel.
    • The XKELEX CS30 exclusive concealed fastening system works with a proprietary horizontal profile that engages with the processed edge of the panel.

    SPECIALITIES: OMNIS PROVIDES ENVIROMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITE STONE RAINSCREEN PANELS, RAINSCREEN CLADDING ATTACHMENT SYSTEMS & INSULATION FASTENING SOLUTIONS.

    Rok-On™

    ROK-ON™ manufactures an innovative structural insulated sheathing system and rainscreen system utilizing a proprietary fiberglass reinforced ceramic cement board, (FRCC), which is the foundation of its systems and technology. The board is structural, non-combustible, will not rot, will not support mold, and is water and impact resistant and bug-proof. It can be cut and installed using normal tools and trades and accepts and holds fasteners. It contains no harmful ingredients and is totally recyclable. It can accept direct applications of exterior claddings and finishes creating design flexibility. Most importantly is that its use eliminates most of the layers needed with competing products to meet the performance standards required.

    • Available as structural insulated sheathing and rainscreen system battens.
    • Attaches like common sheathing and is fully code compliant.
    • Accepts any exterior claddings and finishes and eliminates most of the layers needed with other products.
    • Exceeds new code mandates for fire, energy and moisture management.
    • Non-Combustible, 0 Flame / 0 Smoke spread / R-10.5
    • Water Resistant, Impact Resistant, Termite Resistant, Will not rot, mold or mildew.

    SPECIALITIES: INNOVATIVE STRUCTURAL INSULATED SHEATHING & RAINSCREEN SYSTEM FOR THE BUILDING ENVELOPE THAT EXCEEDS CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR ENERGY AND FIRE PERFORMANCE.

    STRONGWELL StronGirt™

    Strongwell's STRONGIRT™ is the ideal continuous insulation (CI) cladding attachment support system. This all-FRP (fiberglass) pultruded composite uses a custom fire-retardant resin system and unique laminate design to offer superior pull out strength, excellent thermal efficiency, and the ability to work with any non-proprietary insulation (no routing or fabricating of rigid insulation is required).

    • Lightweight 100% FRP system (no metal to rust or react).
    • Thermally efficient replacement to metal cladding attachment systems.
    • Superior pullout strength and can be installed vertically or horizontally depending on construction requirements.
    • Works with all non-proprietary insulation.
    • No in-field fabrication required.
    • Invisible in rainscreen cavities.
    • Double fastening system on front flange.
    • Code compliant

    SPECIALITIES: PULTRUDED FIBERGLASS CONTINUOUS INSULATION CLADDING ATTACHMENT SUPPORT SYSTEM.

    Thermafiber® by Owens Corning®

    RainBarrier® rain screen and cavity wall continuous insulation provide energy saving continuous insulation (ci), fire protection, and acoustical control while efficiently draining water from a wall cavity system. RainBarrier® has several distinct advantages over other insulation products in these types of construction. Thermafiber® VersaBoard®is a multi-purpose mineral wool insulation. These products are great for parking garage, under decking, mechanical rooms, and other areas where insulation is required. These products are engineered to repel moisture and can be an exposed interior surface.

    SPECIALITIES: RAIN SCREEN AND CAVITY WALL CONTINUOUS INSULATION AND MULTI-PURPOSE MINERAL WOOL INSULATION.

    TitanTek™

    TitanTek™ innovative architectural metal panel solutions offer a versatile and customizable approach to architectural metal cladding design. TitanTek™ VariPanel™ systems consist of a collection of multiple metal panels within a family of like profiles that can be easily interchanged, allowing for endless possibilities in creating unique and visually appealing façades.

    With the VariPanel™ Systems, architects and designers have the flexibility to mix and match panel profiles and colors according to their specific project requirements and aesthetic preferences. The system provides a range of panel options, each with its distinct design elements, such as ribbed, corrugated, angular, or smooth patterns. This variety enables the creation of captivating façades that can enhance the overall appearance of any building.

    • Full line of single skin architectural metal cladding, wall & roof panels, soffit, façade panels, trims & accents in a vast assortment of colors and textured finishes in 40-year PVDF coatings.
    • Specifically designed to facilitate simple installation over just about any standard substrate.
    • Precision-engineered and manufactured using high-quality metals ensuring durability, weather resistance, and longevity.
    • Provides a range of panel options each with its distinct design elements such as ribbed, corrugated, angular or smooth patterns.
    • Available in different dimensions, finishes, and color options, providing even more design choices to suit various architectural needs.
    • SPECIALITIES: VARIPANEL™ RIBBED, CONCAVE, CONVEX, SMOOTH, & ANGULAR METAL CLADDING SYSTEMS, METAL ROOF PANELS, SOFFIT & TRIMS, FAÇADE, WALL PANELS, EXPOSED FASTENER SYSTEMS, & WOOD LOUVER SYSTEMS.

    Vaproshield®

    For over a decade VaproShield® has designed and manufactured high performance vapor permeable water resistive barriers (WRB) and air barrier (AB) membranes and accessories, creating a comprehensive approach to protecting the building envelope that leads to unprecedented savings, up to 50% savings compared to major competitors. VaproShield membranes work on virtually all substrates & installs in virtually all weather conditions; therefore offering proven compatibility, and considered the most Phase Construction Friendly WRB/Air Barrier in the industry. We were awarded the coveted Declare Label for the WrapShield SA Self-Adhered System, placing VaproShield® at the forefront of the transparency movement.

    SPECIALITIES: HIGH PERFORMANCE VAPOR PERMEABLE WATER RESISTIVE BARRIERS (WRB) AND AIR BARRIER (AB) MEMBRANES AND ACCESSORIES.

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