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Alcan Singen GmbH

D-78221 Singen Agrément
Germany
Certificate
Tel: 00 49 77 31 80–0 Fax: 00 49 77 31 80–2845
e-mail: [email protected]
No 05/4214
website: www.alucobond.com

Designated by Government
to issue ALUCOBOND CLADDING SYSTEM
European Technical
Approvals Panneaux de façade
Verkleidungsplatten

Product

Refurbishment of students’ residence, Portsmouth

• THIS CERTIFICATE OF
CONFIRMATION RELATES TO
Regulations
THE ALUCOBOND CLADDING 1 The Building Regulations 2000 (as amended) (England and Wales)
SYSTEM.
The Secretary of State has agreed with the British Board of Agrément
• The cladding system, which
the requirements of the Building Regulations to which cladding products
comprises Alucobond composite
can contribute in achieving compliance. In the opinion of the BBA,
panels riveted to an aluminium
Alucobond Cladding, if used in accordance with the provisions of this
sub-frame, has been assessed
Certificate, will meet or contribute to meeting the relevant requirements.
for use externally on masonry or
Requirement: A1 Loading
concrete buildings as a
Comment: When designed as specified in sections 7.3 and 9.3 of this
decorative and protective facing. Certificate, the system has sufficient strength and stiffness to
• It is essential that the system is accept wind loads and to transfer them to the supporting
installed in accordance with the sub-frames.
manufacturer’s instructions. Requirement: B4(1) External fire spread — external walls
Comment: The system meets the Class 0 requirements and its
• The system is marketed in
acceptability for use as set out in sections 10.1 to 10.6 of
the UK by Alcan International this Certificate.
Network UK Ltd, The Grove, Requirement: C2(b) Resistance to moisture
Slough, Berkshire SL1 1QF. Comment: The system will resist the passage of rainwater and other
Tel: 01753 522800 precipitation to the supporting structure. See sections 11.1 to
Fax: 01753 573286. continued 11.3 of this Certificate.

Readers are advised to check the validity of this Certificate by either referring to the BBA’s website (www.bbacerts.co.uk) or contacting
the BBA direct (Telephone Hotline 01923 665400).
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Requirement: Regulation 7 Materials and workmanship
Comment: The system is acceptable. See section 13.1 of this Certificate.
2 The Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations 1990 (as amended)
Confirmation of a French Avis
Technique No 2/02-918 issued In the opinion of the BBA, Alucobond Cladding, if used in accordance
by the Centre Scientifique et with the provisions of this Certificate, will satisfy or contribute to
Technique du Bâtiment (CSTB) to satisfying the various Regulations and related Technical Standards as
Alcan Singen GmbH. listed below.
Regulation: 10 Fitness of materials and workmanship
Standard: B2.1 Selection and use of materials, fittings, and components, and workmanship
Comment: The system is acceptable. See the Installation part of this
Certificate.
Standard: B2.1 Selection and use of materials, fittings, and components, and workmanship
Comment: The system is acceptable. See section 13.1 of this Certificate.
Regulation: 11 Structure
Standard: C2.1 Structure — Stability
Comment: When designed as specified in sections 7.3 and 9.3 of this
Certificate, the system has sufficient strength and stiffness to
accept wind loads and to transfer them to the supporting
sub-frames.
Regulation: 12 Structural fire precautions
Standard: D6.5 Concealed spaces — Rainscreen cladding
Standard: D8.1 Fire spread to adjoining buildings — Principles
Standard: D8.2 Fire spread to adjoining buildings — Non-combustible materials
Standards: D10.1 and D10.2 Fire spread on an external wall
Comment: The system meets the Class 0 requirement and its acceptability
for use is as set out in sections 10.1 to 10.6 of this
Certificate.
Regulation: 17 Resistance to moisture
Standard: G3.1 Resistance to precipitation — Resistance to precipitation
Comment: The system will resist the passage of rainwater and other
precipitation to the supporting structure. See sections 11.1 to
11.3 of this Certificate.
3 The Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000
In the opinion of the BBA, Alucobond Cladding, if used in accordance
with the provisions of this Certificate, will satisfy or contribute to
satisfying the various Building Regulations as listed below.
Regulation: B2 Fitness of materials and workmanship
Comment: The system is acceptable. See section 13.1 of this Certificate.
Regulation: C4 Resistance to ground moisture and weather
Comment: The system will resist the passage of rainwater and other
precipitation to the supporting structure. See sections 11.1 to
11.3 of this Certificate.
Regulation: D1 Stability
Comment: When designed as specified in sections 7.3 and 9.3 of this
Certificate, the system has sufficient strength and stiffness to
accept wind loads and to transfer them to the supporting
sub-frames.
Regulation: E5(a) External fire spread
Comment: The system meets the Class 0 requirement and its acceptability
for use is as set out in sections 10.1 to 10.6 of this
Certificate.

4 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 (as amended)

Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (Northern Ireland)
1995 (as amended)
Information in this Certificate may assist the client, planning supervisor,
designer and contractors to address their obligations under these Regulations.
See section: 5 Description (5.4).

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Regular quality control is carried out during
Technical Specification panel production. Checks include dimensions,
flatness and bond strength. Factory production
5 Description control is monitored by the CSTB.
5.1 The Alucobond Cladding System, which
5.8 The panels may be bent to form corner panels
comprises Alucobond composite cladding panels
and trims for use around openings and installation
riveted to an aluminium sub-frame, is suitable for
perimeters. The bent panels are formed by routing
use as a protective and decorative external facing
out the inner face and most of the LDPE core, down
for masonry or concrete buildings (see Figure 1).
the length of a panel, and then bending to shape,
Figure 1 The Alucobond Cladding System using equipment and procedures prescribed by the
manufacturer. The operation can be carried out by
a fabricator approved by the manufacturer or on
site by an approved contractor.
5.9 The panels are fixed to the substrate via an
aluminium sub-frame system comprising wall
brackets fixed to the substrate, T-rails bolted to the
brackets and cross-members riveted to the T-rails.
The panels are riveted around the perimeter to
T-rails and cross-members (see Figure 2 and
Table 1).
5.10 A suitable sub-frame system, the Ecoclad
System (see Figure 2) is available from the
manufacturer. Other similar aluminium sub-frame
systems may be used subject to approval by a
qualified engineer or other appropriately qualified
person.

Figure 2 Fixing details

5.2 The panels comprise two 0.5 mm thick

aluminium alloy (EN AW-5005[AI Mg1 (B)]/H22
to BS EN 485-2 : 2004) sheets, bonded to either
side of a 3 mm thick core of low-density
polyethylene (LDPE).
5.3 The 4 mm thick panels are available in
standard widths of 1000 mm, 1250 mm, and
1500 mm, and standard lengths up to 3 m. Light
coloured panels in lengths up to 8 m are also
available.
5.4 The panels have a nominal weight of 5.5 kgm–2
and an EI rigidity value of 0.240 kNm2 per m.
5.5 The external face of the panels is protected
with a stove-lacquered PVDF (polyvinylidene
fluoride) resin, available in 20 standard colours.
The internal face is mill finish aluminium.
5.6 The panels are produced in a continuous
double-belt process by extruding polyethylene
between two aluminium sheets during which the
polyethylene hot-melt bonds to the aluminium.

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7.3 Masonry or concrete walls, to which
Table 1 Component details
the sub-frame and cladding are fixed, should
Component Dimensions Material
be constructed in the conventional manner in
accordance with one or more of the following
Wall bracket Specified by a qualified
and fixing engineer for a particular
technical specifications, as appropriate:
gasket installation • BS 5628-1 : 1992 and BS 5628-3 : 2001
T-rail min thickness 1.6 mm Aluminium alloy • BS 8110-1 : 1997 and BS 8110-2 : 1985
extrusion (alloy
standard length 6 m A1 Mg Si 0.5 F22, • The national Building Regulations:
6101/T6 to England and Wales
BS EN 573-3 : 2003)
mill finish or powder Approved Document A1/2, section 1C
coated Scotland
Cross-member min thickness 1.6 mm As specified for T-rail Technical Standards Part C, Small Buildings Guide
length as required
Northern Ireland
Bolt 8 mm Stainless steel
Technical Booklet D.
Blind sub-frame 3 mm shank diameter Aluminium with
rivet 6 mm head diameter stainless steel mandrel 7.4 Provision should always be made for
drainage and ventilation behind the cladding.
Alucobond panel See section 5.3 See section 5.2
Ventilation pathways must be provided to allow
Blind panel rivet 5 mm shank diameter Aluminium body free passage of air behind the panel, in
11 or 14 mm head (powder coated) accordance with the following specification:
diameter with stainless steel
mandrel or aluminium • the minimum gap between the sub-frame and the
pop rivet with steel substrate or insulation is 20 mm
mandrel which drops
out on application
• minimum ventilation openings per linear metre at
the top and bottom of the installation above and
6 Delivery and site handling below window openings, by use of appropriate
trims, are:
6.1 The panels are delivered to site stacked on
pallets with a protective polyethylene film covering – 5000 mm2 for installation height up to 3 m
the external face. For metallic-coloured panels the – 6500 mm2 for installation heights 3 to 6 m
protective film bears an arrow to enable correct – 8000 mm2 for installation heights 6 to 10 m
alignment during installation. – 10 000 mm2 for installation heights 10 to
6.2 The panels should be stored on a flat, level 18 m
surface in stacks not exceeding 2 m high. • for installations above 18 m, the cladding is
installed in modules with a break at 18 m
6.3 Each pallet carries a label bearing the
• for buildings in which the relative humidity
product identification and order number.
exceeds 65% (maximum normal domestic) and
6.4 Packs of framing members are delivered to the wall does not include a vapour check,
site banded onto wooden pallets. These should be additional 5000 mm2 ventilation slots per metre
stacked horizontally on bearers to prevent run of cladding should be incorporated at
distortion, to a maximum height of 1 m. Other minimum 8 m spacings.
components should be stored in a safe
weatherproof store. 8 Practicability of installation
The system is easy to install under normal site
Design Data conditions using the conventional cutting, drilling
and machining techniques recommended by the
manufacturer.
7 General
7.1 The Alucobond Cladding System is suitable 9 Strength and stability
for use externally as a decorative and protective Wind loading
facing. The panels are fixed to aluminium 9.1 Wind loads will be transferred to the substrate
sub-frames designed in accordance with through the panel, sub-frame and wall fixings. A
BS 8118-1 : 1991. minimum 1 mm clearance around all rivets allows
7.2 To avoid distortion or other damage from for panel movement on wind loading [and thermal
thermal stresses, the panels must be installed in expansion (see section 7.2)].
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and 9.2 The fixing of the sub-frame to the wall is
the procedures specified in this Certificate. In outside the scope of this Certificate and needs to
particular, a minimum 1 mm clearance must be be assessed independently by a suitably qualified
allowed around all panel rivets. engineer or other appropriately qualified person.
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9.3 The wind loads that may be taken by
Table 2 Permissible loads
the panels are dependent upon the panel
size and the spacing between perimeter Load Maximum permissible Central deflection Maximum spacing
rivets, as shown in Table 2. The load tables are (Pa) length (mm) (mm) of rivets (mm)
based on the following data: Panel width 1000 mm
500 8000 26 500
• permissible design stress in covering metal sheets 600 8000 32 500
equals 51 Nmm–2 (safety factor of 3.0 700 8000 37 500
regarding ultimate failure, and 1.75 regarding 800 3700 37 500
900 3300 35 500
permanent deformation) 1000 3000 34 500
• panel EI rigidity value of 0.24 kNm2m–1 1100 2700 33 500
1200 2400 31 500
• permissible design loads for 5 mm fastening 1400 2100 30 500
1600 1700 25 500
rivets (safety factor 3): 1800 1400 22 500
in shear Rc = 720 N 2000 1200 20 500
2200 1100 18 500
in tension Rt = 680 N 2400 1000 17 500
2600 900 16 500
• interaction between shear and tensile loads is 2800 800 15 400
given by: 3000 750 15 400
Panel width 1250 mm
Fc F 500 3800 35 500

t  1.0 600 3300 38 500
Rc Rt 700 3000 38 500
800 2800 37 500
where Fc and Ft are the applied shear and 900 2500 36 500
tensile loads respectively 1000 2300 35 500
1100 2000 31 500
• fastening clearance, diameter of hole minus 1200 1800 28 500
1400 1500 25 500
diameter of rivet, equals 2 mm 1600 1300 23 500
• minimum drilling margin at edge of panel equals 1800 1100 21 500
2000 1000 20 500
15 mm 2200 900 19 500
• permissible deflection of T-rails  1/200 of 2400 800 18 400
2600 750 18 400
vertical span between wall brackets. 2800 700 17 300
3000 650 16 300
9.4 Wind loads incident upon a cladding Panel width 1500 mm
installation should be calculated in accordance 500 3400 43 500
with BS 6399-2 : 1997. 600 3000 42 500
700 2700 41 500
9.5 The deflections given in Table 2 are in the 800 2300 36 500
900 2000 32 500
order of span/30. These deflections will not result 1000 1800 30 500
in failure or permanent deformation but, for 1100 1600 28 500
1200 1500 27 500
aesthetic reasons, a more conservative deflection 1400 1250 25 500
criteria, for example span/100, may be more 1600 1100 24 500
appropriate. 1800 1000 23 500
2000 900 22 400
Resistance to impact 2200 800 21 400
2400 750 20 300
9.6 The system is suitable for use in locations 2600 700 19 300
2800 650 18 300
where there is little possibility of impact or abrasion 3000 600 15 300
damage, that is, at ground-floor level in private
areas, where there is some incentive to exercise
care, and at higher levels in public areas, as
covered by categories C to F of BS 8200 : 1985.

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to 20 years in non-corrosive environments,
10 Behaviour in relation to fire
or for up to 15 years in marine or severe industrial
10.1 When tested to BS 476-6 : 1989 the
environments. Colour changes, in general, will be
cladding panel achieved a fire propagation
slight and uniform on any one elevation.
index (I) of 0 with sub-indices (i1), (i2) and (i3)
also of 0.
Installation
10.2 When tested in accordance with BS 476-7 :
1987 the product achieved a Class 1 rating.
14 General
10.3 On the evidence of results reported in 14.1 A preliminary survey of the substrate wall
sections 10.1 and 10.2 the product achieved the must be carried out and installation of the
Class 0 requirement as defined in the national Alucobond Cladding System designed and
Building Regulations. planned in consultation with a qualified engineer or
10.4 The fixing gasket is present in such small other appropriately qualified person.
quantity as to have negligible effect on the overall 14.2 The installation should be carried out in
fire performance of the cladding. accordance with the manufacturer’s
10.5 The incorporation of combustible material recommendations and the requirements of this
behind the cladding should be avoided where Certificate.
possible. 14.3 Installation should not be carried out in
10.6 Cavity barriers should be incorporated extremes of temperature (between 5ºC and 25ºC is
behind the cladding as required under the national recommended).
Building Regulations, but should not block essential
14.4 The panels may be installed either vertically
ventilation pathways, for example by use of
or horizontally, that is with supporting T-rails fixed
intumescent cavity barriers (not covered by this
to the substrate either vertically or horizontally.
Certificate), or overhanging incombustible breaks
at each floor level. 14.5 Corner and other bent panels may be
prepared in the factory or on site. Panels may be
11 Air and water penetration pre-drilled in the factory or on site.
11.1 Provision for ventilation behind the
cladding must be made in accordance with
15 Procedure
the requirements specified in section 7.4. 15.1 Support brackets are fixed to the substrate
using fixings and procedures recommended by a
11.2 The top of the installation should be open suitably qualified engineer or other appropriately
but protected from the ingress of rain by an qualified person. Vertical spacing between wall
overhanging trim or bent panel. The sides of the brackets should be as specified in section 9.3, with
installation should be closed with a trim or panel. a maximum spacing along a T-rail of 1500 mm.
11.3 The system is not sealed, but any rain 15.2 T-rails are fixed to the brackets with the top
penetrating behind the cladding will be minimal fixing tight and the others sliding, with a minimum
and will drain away through the ventilation 10 mm allowance for expansion. A minimum 10 mm
pathway provided in accordance with section 7.4. expansion gap is allowed between standard 6 m
lengths of T-rail.
12 Maintenance
12.1 Soiled panels can be cleaned using a 15.3 Cross-member sections are riveted to the
soft cloth or sponge with warm soapy water or T-rails. The cross member should not be butted
detergents or with a proprietary cleaner tightly between T-rails, to allow for some minimal
recommended by the manufacturer. Strong expansion of this section.
acids/alkalis and harsh abrasives should not 15.4 The panels are riveted around their perimeter
be used. to T-rails and cross-members, observing the
12.2 By following the manufacturer’s instructions, following requirements:
a damaged panel can be replaced without • a minimum 10 mm gap between panels
disturbing the other parts of the cladding. • rivets centrally placed in oversized drill holes with
a minimum 1 mm clearance around the 5 mm
13 Durability rivet. When drilling through panel and sub-frame
13.1 The system will perform effectively on site, a stepped drill, as recommended by the
as a cladding with an ultimate life of at manufacturer, should be used
least 30 years. • rivet heads with a minimum 1 mm overlap onto
13.2 The performance of the coating will depend panel
upon the colour chosen, its environment, location, • riveting commencing at the middle of each side
and aspect face. It will retain a good appearance and working to the corners
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• rivets at spacings and edge distance as given in
section 9.3 Bibliography
• metallic-coloured panels aligned in accordance
with the directional arrow on the protective film BS 476-6 : 1989 Fire tests on building materials
and structures — Method of test for fire
• removal of the protective film only after propagation for products
installation BS 476-7 : 1987 Fire tests on building materials
• a minimum 20 mm ventilation pathway behind and structures — Method for classification of the
the panels surface spread of flame of products
• the top and bottom of adjacent panels fixed to
separate L-shaped cross-members at breaks BS 5628-1 : 1992 Code of practice for use of
between T-rails. masonry — Structural use of unreinforced masonry
BS 5628-3 : 2001 Code of practice for use of
15.5 A perforated base plate should be installed masonry — Materials and components, design and
at the bottom of the installation, permitting workmanship
adequate ventilation as specified in section 7.4 but
preventing the intrusion of rodents. BS 6399-2 : 1997 Loading for buildings — Code
of practice for wind loads
15.6 The system should be left open at the top,
protected with an overhanging trim or bent panel. BS 8110-1 : 1997 Structural use of concrete —
15.7 The system should be closed at the sides Code of practice for design and construction
with appropriate panelwork or trims. BS 8110-2 : 1985 Structural use of concrete —
Code of practice for special circumstances
15.8 Suitable cavity barriers, as described in
section 10.6, should be installed behind the BS 8118-1 : 1991 Structural use of aluminium —
cladding as necessary, to comply with the relevant Code of practice for design
building regulations relating to fire safety.
BS 8200 : 1985 Code of practice for design of
non-loadbearing external vertical enclosures of
Technical Investigations buildings

The following is a summary of the technical BS EN 485-2 : 2004 Aluminium and aluminium
investigations carried out on the Alucobond alloys — Sheet, strip and plate — Mechanical
Cladding System. properties

16 Tests BS EN 573-3 : 2003 Aluminium and aluminium

alloys — Chemical composition and form of
16.1 Tests were carried out by the CSTB to
wrought products — Chemical composition
determine:
• performance under wind loads
• impact strength
• material characteristics.
16.2 Tests were carried out for the BBA to
determine behaviour in relation to fire.

17 Investigations
17.1 Site visits were made to assess the
practicability of installation.
17.2 Independent examination of the
manufacturing process was made by the CSTB,
including method adopted for quality control.
17.3 An assessment was made by the CSTB of
hygrothermal performance, durability and colour
stability.

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remain covered by a valid French Agrément;
Conditions of Certification and
(c) are reviewed by the BBA as and when it
18 Conditions considers appropriate.
18.1 This Certificate:
18.4 In granting this Certificate, the BBA is not
(a) relates only to the product that is named, responsible for:
described, installed, used and maintained as set
out in this Certificate; (a) the presence or absence of any patent,
intellectual property or similar rights subsisting in the
(b) is granted only to the company, firm or person
product or any other product;
identified on the front cover — no other company,
firm or person may hold or claim any entitlement to (b) the right of the Certificate holder to market,
this Certificate; supply, install or maintain the product; and
(c) is valid only within the UK; (c) the actual works in which the product is
(d) has to be read, considered and used as a installed, used and maintained, including the
whole document — it may be misleading and will nature, design, methods and workmanship of such
be incomplete to be selective; works.
(e) is copyright of the BBA; 18.5 Any recommendations relating to the use or
(f) is subject to English law. installation of this product which are contained or
referred to in this Certificate are the minimum
18.2 References in this Certificate to any Act of standards required to be met when the product is
Parliament, Regulation made thereunder, Directive used. They do not purport in any way to restate the
or Regulation of the European Union, Statutory requirements of the Health & Safety at Work etc
Instrument, Code of Practice, British Standard, Act 1974, or of any other statutory, common law
manufacturers’ instructions or similar publication, or other duty which may exist at the date of this
are references to such publication in the form in
Certificate or in the future; nor is conformity with
which it was current at the date of this Certificate.
such recommendations to be taken as satisfying the
18.3 This Certificate will remain valid for an requirements of the 1974 Act or of any present or
unlimited period provided that the product and the future statutory, common law or other duty of care.
manufacture and/or fabrication including all In granting this Certificate, the BBA does not
related and relevant processes thereof: accept responsibility to any person or body for any
(a) are maintained at or above the levels which loss or damage, including personal injury, arising
have been assessed and found to be satisfactory as a direct or indirect result of the installation and
by the BBA; use of this product.

In the opinion of the British Board of Agrément, Alucobond Cladding is fit for its intended use
provided it is installed, used and maintained as set out in this Certificate. Certificate
No 05/4214 is accordingly awarded to Alcan Singen GmbH.
On behalf of the British Board of Agrément

Date of issue: 24th March 2005 Chief Executive

For technical or additional information,

British Board of Agrément contact the Certificate holder (see
P O Box No 195, Bucknalls Lane ©2005 front page).
For information about the Agrément
Garston, Watford, Herts WD25 9BA Certificate, including validity and
e-mail: [email protected] scope, tel: Hotline 01923 665400,
Fax: 01923 665301 website: www.bbacerts.co.uk or check the BBA website.