Wall systems


What can a metal wall do for you?


Wall cladding systems can provide the main aesthetic for a building, as well as achieving many technical performance criteria and accommodating fire performance, resistance to moisture, detailing around fenestration and openings, acoustics, environmental concerns and the host of other technical properties commonly required. Walls have different performance criteria, generally speaking, from roof systems.
 
However, wall cladding systems also offer a wider range of choice, especially considering cost. It is therefore important to establish two important aspects before starting to specify a wall cladding system: what are the aesthetic requirements, what the performance criteria are and what the budget is.


Horizontally laid profiles


This is an aesthetically pleasing option, able to provide an attractive finish within a very reasonable cost. The selection of a Half Round, Sinusoidal or Trapezoidal profile sheet laid horizontally helps create an interesting façade, and can appear less 'industrial' in its appearance than a vertically laid profile. Note that when using a Trapezoidal profile, the color is applied to the broad face of the profile, giving a flatter appearance, with the shadow effect of the narrow corrugation helping to conceal the side lap detail and make fixings less obvious. It is essential when specifying horizontally laid profiles that the correct combination o materials and colors are selected- horizontally laid profiles are tolerance sensitive, and it is essential that our recommendations
are followed to ensure a good quality finish is achieved. Mitre corners are available for horizontal profiles.




Vertically laid profiles


This is the most straightforward and economic solution to a metal wall cladding system offering excellent technical performance whilst being quick and easy to install. Enhancement to achieve Firewalls for boundary wall conditions is usually very easily achieved, and the systems generally have good acoustic performance and excellent environmental credentials. Generally, a trapezoidal profile is selected for vertical applications; however it is also possible to use sinusoidal or half-round profiles. The color being applied to the broad face of a trapezoidal profile gives a flatter appearance and helps conceal the side lap detail and fixings.


Firewall options


Hanyi built up systems use non-combustible* insulation throughout, therefore it is generally easy to achieve a 4 hour fire wall construction in accordance with BS476 Part 22. For a vertically laid wall, using a stone wool cladding roll insulation, a 4 hour fire wall is achieved without requiring any additional components to the system (please refer to Hanyi Firewall brochure for exact requirements). It isimportant to remember that some modification of the supporting steelwork may be required.

In today’s building designs there has been a distinct move to a more dynamic and modern appearance of homes, places of work, public and private buildings.


 It has become increasingly popular to have smoother lines and brighter colours which is evident in the appearance of façades, fascias, soffits, gables, eaves and window panels finished with decorative cladding.      
   

This not only projects a great look, but offers an economic and maintenance free exterior.


The range of decorative cladding Vivalda distributes allows unlimited creative opportunities for designers to produce aesthetically interesting projects. Some of the surface finishes available feature everything from imitation rock to wood grain patterns.


 Hanyi decorative cladding is manufactured from various natural materials and finishes, providing a wide choice of product  options. Including cement bonded particle boards, high pressure laminate, stone aggregate, fibreglass and aluminium composite means you can be certain  
        

Hanyi  has the right product for any aesthetic finish or project. With such far reaching qualities these boards have many advantages including:

 Strength and Durability
 Tensile strength and elasticity combine to make decorative cladding panels extremely strong and gives high impact resistance. Some of the most hardwearing materials available are used in the production process to ensure that every panel retains its integrity for many years to come.


Weathering
 Being impervious to the extremities of weather and with an impregnated UV layer, decorative cladding is long lasting and hardwearing. These cladding panels have been tested in some of the most extreme climates from -20°C to 80°C.

 Cladding Maintenance
A rigid non-porus surface means that minimal dirt accumulates. Chemical and weathering resistant materials used in the manufacturing process ensures   a virtually maintenance free surface.


Applications
 The secret of decorative cladding’s versatility is its lightweight, strong, durable and colourfast qualities. Along with the attractive aesthetic appeal and hardwearing properties it is also maintenance free, cost effective and available in a fire retardant grade with a class 0 rating. 

With such wide ranging stock levels, an extensive colour choice and various aesthetic finishes, Hanyi can accommodate your rainscreen cladding requirement.