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VulcaLap® Extruded aluminium A2 fire rated rainscreen plank system CLADDING SYSTEMS
VulcaLap® Shiplap, Silver, Birkenhead
▶ Unlimited colours and wood finishes ▶ Lightweight robust extrusions
VulcaLap ®
aluminium rainscreen plank system ▶ Limited combustibility Euroclass A2 ▶ Easy to assemble and install
▶ Very low maintenance ▶ Made in the UK
Contents
VulcaLap® overview 4
VulcaLap® planks and accessories 6
Typical details (horizontal) 8
Typical details (vertical) 12
VulcaLap® finishes 14
Installation and maintenance 18
VulcaLap® Shiplap, RAL 7016, London
Shiplap plank Tongue & Groove plank
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Overview
Description Recyclability
VulcaLap® aluminium rainscreen comprising patented Aluminium is highly recyclable. Recycling scrap aluminium
aluminium planks with unique plank end jointing, concealed requires only 5% of the energy used to make new aluminium
sliding clips and trims to suit the application. The planks are from the raw ore. More than 90% of the aluminum in building and
extruded to provide robust and accurate installations. automotive parts is recycled at the end of use, and an estimated
85% of the aluminium used in buildings today comes from
Composition and manufacture recycled material with no loss of performance.
VulcaLap® is extruded aluminium 6063T6, powder coated
to any matt RAL, BS or special colour, anodised or Projects
wood finish. All finishes require regular cleaning; see our A selection of VulcaLap® projects can be viewed on the
maintenance recommendations on page 9. website VulcaLap® gallery showing the system’s diverse
applications, from exclusive quality homes to large commercial
Dimensions and styles properties. Contractors and Installers are encouraged where
VulcaLap® plank is 14mm overall thickness, 150mm wide possible to submit good quality pictures of finished projects,
coverage, in T&G or Shiplap profile. Supplied in standard and we will add these to the gallery, courtesy of the Contractor.
3, 4 or 5m length, special order up to 6.2m. Bespoke styles If you would like to become a registered VulcaLap® installer,
can be produced subject to volume. please enter your details on the Contact page.
Installation NBS spec
VulcaLap® can be cut with fine-toothed metalworking tool or VulcaLap® aluminium rainscreen made from extruded
machinery and is fixed to metal or timber battening. aluminium 6063T6, anodised or powder coated to any matt
All plank cuts are hidden. Robust extrusion allows the RAL colour or Wood finishes. Purpose-designed starter or
installer to ‘solo-fix’ planks up to 5m long. Purpose- vented cill, corner sections and trims and fixing clips must
10 REALISTIC WOOD FINISHES designed starter cill, corners and trims and fixing clips must be used. 150mm plank coverage, in T&G or Shiplap profile,
be used. Refer to the drawings and details on pages 10-11 supplied in standard 3, 4 or 5m length, special order up
of this brochure or visit VulcaLap® downloads for animations to 6.2m. All plank cuts to be hidden by trims; staggered/
and other details. You can also request CAD fixing details via random jointing. Refer to Vulcan drawings and installation
the website product page. details before submitting tender: VulcaLap® downloads.
Warranties and life expectancy Product support for Architects, specifiers and end users
Warranties are available only on a project by project basis VulcaLap® samples are readily available on request. Property
up to 10 years, subject to correct maintenance regime. owners, Facilities managers and Architects can send us
Life expectancy of finishes may exceed 20 years, however drawings, sketches or dimensioned pictures to get budget
there are limitations, and it is very important to be aware take-off costings. We can send CAD drawings to assist
of the project environment as powder coating may not be architectural design.
appropriate for every situation. Consult Vulcan technical
team at an early stage if the project is close to marine,
industrial or swimming pool.
Fire performance
VulcaLap® aluminium has been fire tested in fully finished
state to EN ISO 13823 and EN ISO 1716 giving combined
test result: EN 13501-1: 2007+A1: 2009: Reaction to fire
A1 FIRE RATED, ANODISED FINISHES classification: A2-s1,d0 for the complete RAL spectrum
and wood finishes; A1-s1,d0 classification for anodised
finishes. VulcaLap® can be used in all situations requiring
limited combustibility, including rainscreen to buildings
over 18 metres high. For fire safety the insulation, breather
membrane and fixing sections must also comply. Enhanced
fire resistance can be achieved by using Fireshield
intumescent breather membrane shown on page 7.
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VulcaLap® planks & accessories
VUL 595
Fixing sections and membranes
Cill joint
VUL 354
VUL TG-J150 Shiplap joint
T&G plank joint
VulcaLap®
T&G 150 plank
VulcaLap® Timber frame: fixing section and breather membrane Rainscreen support system… breather membrane
Shiplap plank VUL25-ZED section 25mm deep. Other sections for helping hand facade
available to order; suitable for timber frame or brick Helping hand system; large variety of brackets are
structures. available to suit insulation thickness and cladding direction.
VUL 596 VUL 594 Fireshield Intumescent vapour permeable membrane Wraptite Self-adhesive and airtight, vapour permeable
HSC-E hidden starter cill Shiplap starter cill stops fire penetration, Euroclass B recommended for membrane bonds directly to the fireboard – no need for
timber frames protection. taping and battening.
External corner External corner Internal corner J Trim J Return Flashing Drip Drip with soffit Vented cill
VUL 105-E VUL 105 VUL 106 VUL 115 VUL 116 VUL 112 VUL 290 VUL 181 VUL 25 VENT
50 x 50mm 50 x 50mm 38 x 38mm 15 x 48mm Base cill for vertical cladding
Stop end Abutment Return Return Return Drip channel Flymesh Ventilation strip PVC or
VUL 110 VUL 111 VUL 107 VUL 108 VUL 109 VUL 600 100mm x 50m roll aluminium
30 x 42mm 30 x 15mm 30 x 50mm 30 x 75mm 30 x 100mm End cap 30mm x 15mm
VUL 601 available
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Typical horizontal details
Nylon Flymesh
Horizontal plank movement joints and fixing
Direct fixing nearest
Fixing clip the mid-point
VUL 112
Flashing
VUL 25-ZED
Breathable Aluminium has very low thermal movement of around each plank is direct-fixed to the structure at the mid-point.
Membrane
1mm/1000mm. The system is designed to allow for this but to All other fixing points use the pre-drilled clips VUL113. Joint
keep the joint gaps consistent follow the simple method below; gaps allow 1mm per 1000mm of plank i.e.5mm gap for 5m
planks.
Installation example: typical 7m wall using 4m planks Direct fixing nearest Direct fixing nearest
the mid-point the mid-point
VUL 25-ZED
9b 1m 10 4m Full
VUL 600 8 4m Full 9a 3m
VulcaLap® T&G plank 6b 3m 7 4m Full
fixed horizontally 4b 2m 5 4m Full 6a 1m
2b 1m 3 4m Full 4a 2m
1 4m Full 2a 3m
Both plank
Both plank ends ends are coated.
are coated. Cut ends
Cut ends always
always
Thegap
The joint jointisgap
4mmis 4mm (4m planks)
(4m planks). covered
covered by trim
by trim
Breathable Breathable Joint plates colour matched aluminium with Butyl each side
Membrane Membrane Joint plates colour matched aluminium
with butyl each side
Example note: (fixing left to right)
VulcaLap® Plank 1: First plank full 4m length
VulcaLap® Shiplap Plank 2a: Plank cut on RH end (exposed aluminium covered by RH trim)
Shiplap plank Plank 2b: Offcut of plank 2 (exposed aluminium covered by LH trim)
VUL 353
VUL 25-ZED
VUL 25-ZED
plank Plank 3: Full 4m plank
VUL 353 Plank 4a: Repeat of 2a
VUL 354
150mm VUL 354 Shiplap
Coverage Shiplap joint
joint Fixing clip
VUL 113
Fixing clip Using all the offcuts – staggered Pre-cut planks – fitted in-line
VUL 113 VUL 596 HSC-E Example note: (Fixing left to right)
VulcaLap
Plank 1: Firstisplank
®
bestfullfixed with staggered/random joints. This
4m length VulcaLap® can also be pre-cut to building module widths,
VUL 594 Plank
not 2a:uses
only Plank allcut the
on RH end (exposed
offcuts aluminium
but it means thatcovered)
every joint be- fitted in-line giving modern continuous vertical emphasis.
Nylon Flymesh
Shiplap Plank 2b: Offcut of plank 2 (exposed aluminium covered by LH trim)
Starter cill
or aluminium vent tween planks is
Plank 3: Full 4m plankfully powder coated and all cuts are hidden Membrane may be used in place of joint plates. Planks can
Nylon Flymesh angle
and VUL or aluminium vent Plank 4a: Repeat of 2a
in the end trim/corner post. be coated in a variety of colours.
595 joint angle
VUL 111 trim
(Optional)
Breathable
Membrane
Plank joint
Butyl mastic tape
Breathable VUL 25-ZED each side of joint
Membrane VUL 25-ZED
VUL 116 Custom external
J-trim return corner to suit
VulcaLap®
any angle
Plank VUL 116 VulcaLap® plank DPC Layer Fixing clip Direct fixing mid point
J-trim return Reverse of plank
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Typical horizontal details (continued)
Rainscreen support system application Steel structure
Traditional build application
Fireboard
Fireboard
Fixing Clip VUL 113
Metal
Framing
System
Fixing Clip VUL 113
Helping
hand
VULTG-J150 T+G JOINT bracket
VUL 25-ZED
Helping hand cladding support system T-Bar
VUL 25-ZED
Large variety of brackets are available to suit the insulation and
VulcaLap® T&G 150mm wall build-up required. You will need to provide information
for the helping hand system design including: building location,
VUL 105-E VulcaLap® plank VUL 115 building dimensions, fixing structure and cladding weight.
VulcaLap® T&G plank
fixed horizontally
VUL 596 HSC-E 26 x 20mm Vent angle
Non-flammable Vertical T-bar
Insulation Helping Hand System
Available with adaptors
to allow cladding
to be fixed vertically
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Typical vertical details
Optional base cill detail Vertical plank movement joints and fixings
Installation example: typical 4m vertical wall using 3m planks
Planks may oversail
last fixing point by
not more than 150mm
Breather membrane
apply to the front Movement gap
of the VUL 25-ZED 3-6mm depending
carefully seal around on plank length
window openings If required install
appropriate trims
All upper fixing e.g. VUL 111
points use fixing
clips VUL 113
Breather
membrane VUL 25-ZED
Direct screw fix at
VUL 25 purlin the lowest fixing point
on every plank
Use spacer to gauge
the correct joint gap
Direct fix into vent cill and
3-6mm depending Exposed plank
VUL 25 purlin to support
on plank length ends should not
the weight of cladding
be cut - all cut
Joint plate seal with ends protected
high bond adhesive by trims top
on the lower plank and bottom
only
600mm c/c
100mm c/c
VUL 600
with weepholes Direct screw fix at
vented cill and Zed;
Cill detail 3d image the rest of the plank
Joint plate see page 12 use fixing clip VUL 113
Joint gap allow 1mm per
1m plank length i.e. 4mm
gap for 4m plank
ZED
Breathable
Membrane fitted
Breathable
to face of
VUL 596 HSC-E VUL 106 Membrane
VUL25-ZED
(Optional)
Apply high bond adhesive
ZED to the reverse of the plank
ZED VulcaLap® plank
has recessed 5 to 10mm from the end.
reverse which The upper half of the joint
VulcaLap®
allows airflow plate does not require
T&G plank
sealant
VUL 700
ZED Vented Cill
VUL 105
AIRFLOW
VUL 600
Aluminium packer
12x12mm box Breathable
Membrane Weep holes drilled
(Support for last
before fixing
cut down plank)
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Colours and finishes
Aluminium has a wide range of finishes available.
For the best long-term performance of powder coat and
anodised finish the cladding should be cleaned at max-
imum of 6-month intervals. For harsh industrial environ-
ments, cleaning should be carried out every 3 months.
Refer to our maintenance recommendations on page 9.
Anodised finish Powder coated finish
Anodising is unique to aluminium and enhances the surface Powder coating provides a long-lasting, economical, and
giving a natural metallic sheen and aspect. Excellent durable finish with a range of colour options available for
corrosion resistance; over 30 years of proven long term nearly any type of metal. Powder coated surfaces are more
on-site performance. No risk of adhesion failure, fading, resistant to scratches, chipping, wear, and fading than other
chalking or corrosion. Anodising won't peel or flake -The types of finishes.
anodised layer is a part of the Aluminium and itself, not
Powder coating is the application of organic powder by
a separate layer like powder coating or paint. 100%
electrostatic attraction to metal. Once cured by heat the
recyclable.
finish is a smooth, hard skin. All processes are factory
The Anodic film is totally impermeable with exceptional applied under controlled, stable conditions. This provides
abrasion resistance - is much harder than the Aluminium. significant benefits over traditional wet painting.
Aluminium Oxide coating is very resistant to chemicals
Aluminium has a wide range of finishes available. For the
Anodising is easy to clean - All it takes is soap and water, best long-term performance of powder coat and anodised
but avoid extreme abrasives. Finger prints don't show. finish the cladding should be cleaned at maximum of
VulcaLap® T&G150 BS04.C.39, Croydon
6-month intervals. For harsh industrial environments,
Caution with anodising:
cleaning should be carried out every 3 months. Refer to our
Many variables in the process will impact the final colour -
maintenance recommendations on page 19.
an exact match cannot be guaranteed, but it adds interest
to the product and can be used by architects and designers VulcaLap® powder coated with any RAL finish has fire
to aesthetic advantage. classification of A2-s1,d0.
VulcaLap® with anodised finish has fire classification of
A1-s1,d0.
VulcaLap® Shiplap Silver Anodised, London VulcaLap® Shiplap and T&G150, RAL 3001
VulcaLap® T&G RAL 6002, 6011, 6025, Norfolk
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Colours and finishes continued
VulcaLap® aluminium Shiplap – 11 powder coated wood finishes
Wood effect finishes
VulcaLap® is available in realistic, premium wood finishes.
Maple
Scratch resistant polyester powder coating. The very smart
alternative to real timber, with 10 year warranty against
colour fading. Maple
Available in Shiplap & T&G profiles complete with matching
Light Oak
trims and corners.
Colours are for reference only and may look different
depending on printing tolerances, lighting, texture and your Light Oak
computer monitor.
Natural Pine
VulcaLap® powder coated with any WOOD finish has fire
classification of A2-s1,d0.
Natural Pine
Chestnut
Chestnut
Western Red Cedar
Western Red Cedar
VulcaLap® T&G150 'Western Red Cedar', West Midlands
Golden Oak
VulcaLap® T&G150 'Chestnut', Oxfordshire
Golden Oak
Rosewood
Rosewood
Dark Oak
Dark Oak
VulcaLap® T&G150 'Dark Oak', Falkirk
Teak
Teak
Ebony
Ebony
Wenge
VulcaLap® T&G150, 'Golden Oak', Inverness Wenge
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Installation and maintenance
Material scheduling Vulcan can assist with budget prices Horizontal clad See pages 8-10. Installing the vertical planks:
from client drawings; installers are responsible ensure the Installing (i) Breather Membrane and (ii) Supports: 7 Fit the horizontal base vent VUL25-VENT at the base 13 Slide the joint plate halfway into the slots;
quantities are appropriate to complete the project. We 1 Establish base line and fix breather membrane 20mm in the correct position direct to the structure, trapping 14 Insert the next plank above with no adhesive
recommend that property owners employ competent above base; membrane should protect the entire the loose breather membrane (from 5 above); the 15 Use a spacer of correct thickness to set the joint;
cladding installers at an early stage to ensure correct building – seal carefully into window reveals; VUL25-VENT must be straight and level with no stepped
General notes for vertical planking:
detailing and materials scheduling. 2 Fit vertical Supports at corners 20mm up from base line joints;
a) Joint gaps: allow thermal movement of 1mm per 1m
using packing shims to get straight and plumb; 8 Fit VulcaLap® base cill VUL600 or VUL112 with rivets
Offloading and storage Care must be taken to ensure no of plank, i.e. 4m planks leave 4mm gap.
3 Fit Supports around window and door openings; (see pages 12-13);
damage occurs to the powder coated surface during b) Avoid joining adjacent planks in the same ‘zone’
4 Using laser or string line, pack all Supports to provide 9 At the beginning of the elevation fit VUL596-HSC
offloading. Secure storage is essential for aluminium. c) Join planks randomly without cutting the ends off.
straight and true façade; vertically;
Keep products wrapped to avoid damage until fitting. All plank cuts covered by bottom/top trims;
5 Install vertical Supports to general area at 600mm 10 Insert the first plank, drill and directly fix into the
Store planks on-edge. d) Drill and directly fix the bottom of each plank into
centres*; VUL25-VENT, and the first horizontal Support;
the lowest available Support;
Site handling Robust extrusions allow installers to ‘solo-fix’ 6 Fix intermediate short Supports to strengthen the base 11 Each plank must have a direct screw into the Support
e) Internal and External corners are face fitted using
planks up to 5m long. Carry planks on-edge. cill and support Vent / Flymesh, if required. nearest the bottom of the plank; use VUL113 drilled
coloured rivets and high bond adhesive.
Damaged product Do not install damaged planks. clips at all other Supports;
Installing the horizontal planks:
If damage occurs after installation RAL colours can be 12 Apply high bond weather-proof adhesive to the
7 Insert Vent / Flymesh behind the bottom and top of the
repaired by specialist; wood finishes are not easily repaired REVERSE side, top end of the plank;
supports, then tighten Supports onto the Vent.
due to the graining. 8 Fix the Corner posts, window and door trims;
Fixing details Shown on pages 8-13 and available on 9 Fix Starter cill (VUL594 or VUL596-HSC) at the bottom
of the Supports. Ends of VUL596-HSC to be fixed to Powder coating maintenance Anodised maintenance
VulcaLap® downloads. Purpose designed starter cill, corners
Support; Polyester Powder Coating is an organic coating system The frequency of the periodic cleaning of anodised finishes
and trims and fixing clips must be used.
10 Ensure the Cill is straight and level with no stepped which needs to be cleaned and maintained regularly ranges between 3 monthly and yearly dependent on the
Cutting Aluminium can be cut with fine-toothed blades and to ensure the decorative and protective properties of environment. Owners should keep full documentation of
joints; use fixing clips (additional direct screws for
fixed to metal or timber battening. All plank cuts are hidden. the coating are retained. The frequency of cleaning will maintenance, including date carried out, method and
VUL596-HSC).
depend on the environment. Owners should keep full cleaning materials used.
Aluminium Zeds or timber battens? Aluminium Zed 11 See p.9 for plank movement joints and fixing; each
documentation of maintenance, including date carried out,
plank to have a direct screw nearest to the half- Typical recommendations are:
sections should be used for longevity and superior strength. method and cleaning materials used.
way point. At all other Supports use drilled clips. Rural: Every 12 months
Good quality treated timber battens may also be used at
12 Avoid joining adjacent planks in the same ‘zone’ Typical recommendations are: Urban: Every 8 months
clients’ discretion. Zeds/battens are referred to below as
Rural and Urban: 3-6 months Industrial: Every 6 months
‘Supports’. 13 Join planks randomly without cutting off the ends.
Industrial: Every 3 months. If heavy soiling occurs, more Marine: Every 3 months. More regular cleaning may be
All plank cuts should be covered by corners/trims.
Breathable membrane Protects timber, steel and concrete regular cleaning is required required in aggressive environments; the condition of the
14 Joint gaps allowing for thermal movement of 1mm per
walls from moisture, and allows the building to breathe. Marine: Special thickness coating is required in a marine surface will make apparent.
1m of plank, i.e. 4m planks allow 4mm gap. environment; cleaning at 3 month intervals.
See page 7 for membranes. Breathable membranes must The cleaning method should be washing with a solution
15 Allow minimum 2mm movement gap inside edge/corner
comply with BS 5250, BS 4016 and NHBC requirements. The best method of cleaning is by regular washing of of mild non-alkaline detergent in warm water. The solution
channels.
General guide for membrane types: the coating using a solution of warm water and a mild should have a pH of between 6.5 and 7.5. Heavier
Vertical clad See pages 12-13. detergent. deposits may be removed with a stiff or nylon brush. There
1 Over-cladding brick use Housewrap-type membrane;
Installing (i) Supports and (ii) Breather Membrane: may be areas where dirt accumulates and becomes more
2 Timber framed recommend Fireshield (intumescent) All surfaces should be cleaned using a soft cloth sponge,
1 Establish base line and fit the bottom horizontal Support adherent because deposits are not rain washed. These can
breathable membrane to stop fire penetration; or nothing harsher than natural bristle brushes. If the
direct to the structure 150mm up from the base line be cleaned using a mild abrasive detergent such as pumice
3 Helping hand system on high-rise recommend use of atmospheric pollution has resulted in heavy soiling of the
(see page 12); powder and water, or ultra fine or very fine Scotchbrite
coating then nothing harsher than white spirit should be
self-adhesive airtight breathable membrane bonded pads and water. It is essential to rinse thoroughly after
2 Fit all Supports around window/door openings; used for cleaning and in no circumstances should any
to fireboard (this improves airtightness, and no tape/ cleaning using clean water, particularly where crevices are
3 Fit all horizontal Supports at 600mm centres*; abrasive cleaner containing ketones, esters or alcohol be
battens are required). present. If the deposits are of greasy nature then cleaning
4 Using laser or string line, pack all Supports to provide used. A repair service is available for site damage.
may be carried out using a soft cloth dipped in white spirit.
Fixing centres of supports* In areas of average-high straight and true facade.
After maintenance of all finishes Graffiti may give permanent damage but can be limited if
windload, Supports should be at 600mm centres. If timber 5 Next fix the breather membrane vertically to the face of
All surfaces should be washed down to prevent deposits cleaned immediately.
battens are used they should be good quality tanalised the Zeds – allow the bottom edge to hang 30mm above
remaining on the finish. The anodised aluminium may be Note: The use of emery or sand paper, steel wool or other hard abrasive
minimum size 50x50mm. The contractor is responsible to the base line; materials and acid or alkaline cleaners must not be permitted as they
treated with a good quality wax polish.
select suitable fixings for the building structure and for the 6 Membranes protect the entire building – seal carefully damage the anodised aluminium.
quality of the installation. Aluminium Zeds can be supplied into window openings, minimum 75mm joint overlaps
by Vulcan (see page 7). Your cladding contractor will design, with special tape.
supply and install the helping hand system. Back cover picture: VulcaLap® T&G15, 'Chestnut', Oxfordshire
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