Rainscreen

Product catalog summary

Introduction
Fermacell has been extensively used in rainscreen applications on timber frame constructions across Europe for over 20 years. The University of Cumbria's environmentally friendly design incorporates natural ventilation and local materials like Cumbrian Stone and Zinc cladding. Fermacell, used as an external backer board, demonstrated excellent performance, enduring exposure to rain for nearly three months before cladding installation. Rigorous testing at the Taylor Woodrow Technology Centre confirmed its suitability, offering cost savings compared to other products.

Detailed Overview
Fermacell Gypsum Fibreboard has been independently tested for use as a backer board in vented rainscreen applications, proving weather-resistant and durable under permanent exposure. However, surface treatment is recommended for prolonged exposure. Testing followed CWCT Standard Test Methods, including water tightness, air permeability, and wind resistance. Fermacell is a versatile building board, offering fire, impact, and moisture resistance, along with acoustic insulation and weight carrying capacity.

Technical Specifications
1. 12.5 mm Fermacell Square edge board
2. Dry Lining with vapour control layer where required
3. Fermacell Jointstik adhesive and foil tape over joints
4. Metal or Timber stud for loading requirements
5. Head & Foot Track
6. Insulation
7. Zinc plated screws
8. Anchor Fixing
Fermacell is suitable for various applications, including wet areas, fix & finish, rainscreens, timber frames, fire protection, floorings & ceilings, linings, and partitions.

Performance Data
For 12.5 mm Fermacell, the applied load varies with fixing type and material condition, ranging from 0.7 KN to 0.9 KN. For 15 mm Fermacell, the load ranges from 0.9 KN to 1.1 KN, depending on the fixing type and condition.

Catalog excerpts

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 design...

Open the catalog to page 2

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 Buzzard...

Open the catalog to page 4

All Fermacell catalogs and technical brochures

Archived catalogs

Fix & Finishing
10 Pages
Timber Frame
4 Pages
Linings
14 Pages
Floor & Ceilings
22 Pages

*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.

Brand list