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Rainscreen
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1AINSCREENS INTRODUCTION Fermacell provides outstanding performance in new gateway building. More than 20,000 m2 of Fermacell Boards has been used in the construction of the new 5.6 million Gateway Building at the University of Cumbria, Lancaster Campus. Not only was Fermacell selected for the internal walls but has also been utilised as an external carrier board for the structure's rainscreen cladding. O tu Q_ ° u ll. OS C O 3 "D O Fermacell has been widely used in rainscreen applications on timber frame constructions throughout Europe for the past 20 years. The environmentally friendly...

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www.fermacell.co.uk INSULATED & VENTILATED RAINSCREENS Fermacell Gypsum Fibreboard has been tested independently for use as a backer board in vented rainscreen applications. Testing has shown it to be weather resistant, and that it does not degrade with permanent exposure. Discolouration may occur due to moisture absorption in the board surface. A surface treatment or other protection is recommended for prolonged exposure prior to the installation of the cladding system. Test in accordance with CWCT Standard Test Methods at UKAS accredited facility. Taylor Woodrow Technology Leighton...

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