Bluclad Ventilated facade render system

Bluclad exterior render board Bluclad is the ideal render board for use in rainscreen cladding systems. Bluclad is a flat, Class 0 and EN13501-1 fire performance building board which has outstanding dimensional stability. It can be used as a substrate for a variety of thin coat polymeric renders, textured finishes – and also to provide a seamless finish. Bluclad is available in a standard 10mm thickness, it is off-white in colour and has a smooth surface on the front and is textured on the reverse. The textured face is for thin coat polymeric renders. Fibre cement advantages Bluclad advantages...

Typical application build up Vapour barrier Windproof sheet Finishing board Breather membrane Timber frame construction Ventilated cavity Decorative render Insulation Main applications • External cladding (substrate) Nominal thickness: • Infill panels Sheet sizes • Internal wall linings (substrate) Nominal weight: Bending strength: Longitudinal Transverse Modulus of elasticity Hydric movement Bluclad is produced on a Hatschek machine and autoclaved. Bluclad consists of fibre reinforced calcium silicate and is supplied with a water repelling treatment on both faces. Bluclad is off-white in colour...

Fixing overview In facade applications, Bluclad can be nailed or screwed to vertical timber battens or, using self-drilling screws to an aluminium or steel sub-frame. Batten sizing At panel joints: min 75 x 38mm. At intermediate points: min 50 x 38mm. The alignment of the battens shall be true in both planes, variation not to exceed 1 in 300, i.e. 2mm over 600mm (non accumulative). Batten rail spacing Maximum batten centres 600mm. For fixing centres, see below. Fixings of battens to substructure The choice and spacings of the appropriate anchors should be decided in consultation with a reputable...