External Wall Insulation & Render Systems
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premium products • proven solutions External Wall Insulation & Render Systems Refurbishment ‐ Swisslab and Swisspan

Maintaining a Flow of Information www.alumascfacades.co.uk The Alumasc Facades website provides a wealth of information on all aspects of External Wall Insulation, Render systems and compatible products. Also included are FAQs, file downloads for NBS specification clauses, COSHH information, a CAD library, colour selector and much more. Technical Support Alumasc Facade Systems are backed‐up by comprehensive technical literature and by hands on project support starting with technical and design advice, and extending through site installation to recommendation of appropriate maintenance...

External Wall Insulation for Refurbishment Benefits of External Wall Insulation The Alumasc Facades Product Selector ■ Alumasc Technical Support Services ■ Swisslab External Wall Insulation ■ Swisspan External Wall Insulation Facades Project Gallery Renders, Claddings and Coatings ■ M. R. S7 Polymer Dash Render M. R. S4 Polymer Plain Render Alumasc Traditional Brick Slips Silicone Facade Paint Technical Support and Approved Installers 48 Swisslab - Installation and Fixing 50 Swisspan - Installation and Fixing 52 Alumasc Premium Products - All Brands 56 Alumasc Project Gallery - All Brands...

Alumasc Exterior Building Products is part of the Alumasc Group plc. The Group has over 800 employees, generating turnover of around £93 million. The aim is to focus on high quality, environmentally responsible building products within the construction arena in order to deliver first class customer service, long‐term solutions and lasting relationships. About Alumasc Alumasc Exterior Building Products (Alumasc) is a leading supplier of premium products and systems for specification, generating an annual turnover in excess of £30 million. The Company has been a major force in the UK...

In addition to complying with environmental legislation, Alumasc is committed to developing its own measures to limit the adverse effects of its activities on the environment. To this end, Alumasc operates an environmental policy that fully integrates all aspects of company activities. Alumasc operates a quality management system which is independently audited to BS EN ISO 9001: 2008. Alumasc extends this quality management to its network of approved installers, for single source accountability and peace of mind. Alumasc actively pursues sustainability in the full range of products and...

External Wall Insulation for Refurbishment Alumasc External Wall Insulation systems are suitable Solid Wall Construction for refurbishment and upgrading applications where the In circumstances where the structure provides continuous support the Swisslab system is the ideal overcladding solution. The system is suitable for unrestricted use on buildings up to six storeys and for high rise applications, subject to Alumasc’s high rise policy. Insulation materials are mechanically fixed direct to a continuous substrate and are faced with M.R. Polymer modified renders for a traditional...

Benefits of External Wall Insulation Why Should I Consider External Wall Insulation? Protects the structure An External Wall Insulation system provides a weatherproof jacket to protect the fabric of the building from the elements, keeping it warm and prolonging its life. Reduces heat loss Placing insulation on the outside of the building structure is the most effective way of insulating a building – the ‘tea cosy’ effect. With EWI, the thickness of insulation is not restricted by cavity width, nor does it reduce internal room sizes. Alumasc Swisslab System No thermal bridging External Wall...

The Alumasc Facades Product Selector Alumasc External Wall Insulation systems, Render Finishes and Decorative Coatings can be selected via a number of routes – be it by construction type, specification requirements or individual product or system. The information on these pages can be read in conjunction with the use of the Facades product selection tools available on our website. External Wall Insulation Systems Swisslab Traditional EWI System Application For overcladding existing properties. Used where the structure can provide continuous support for the insulation Fixing Method Direct...

The Alumasc Facades Product Selector Swisslab and Swisspan External Wall Insulation systems can be finished with a wide choice of decorative renders and coatings. Traditional polymer‐modified cement plain and dashing renders are extensively used in social housing refurbishment, whilst modern thin‐coat mineral and silicone renders create sophisticated contemporary finishes. Traditional Render Systems & Decorative Coatings Polymer-modified Renders Appearance Traditional plain or dashed finish Application As a finish for the Swisslab and Swisspan External Wall Insulation systems Render Only...

The Alumasc Facades Product Selector Traditional Specialist Facade Systems M.R. Rendabrick Appearance A specially‐formulated polymer‐cement render that simulates the appearance of brickwork Application As a finish for the Swisslab and Swisspan External Wall Insulation systems Render Only Suitable for direct application to brick and blockwork, and most sound substrates Finish Brick effects are available in Terracotta and Buff, with two mortar joint colour options. Colour matching is available on request Buff Finishing Coat - Grey Mortar Terracotta Finishing Coat - Black Mortar Traditional...

The Alumasc Facades Product Selector The ST range of thin‐coat Silicone and Mineral renders provides a contemporary finish that is suitable for remodelling existing facades and new build projects alike. Eco‐friendly Mineral renders are manufactured from natural materials, whilst the Silicone render range offers unparalleled performance. Contemporary Render Systems & Decorative Coatings Silicone and Mineral Renders Appearance Available in a choice of textures and a wide range of through colours Application ST Silicone and Mineral renders are compatible with the Swisslab and Swisspan External...