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    A2 Fire Rated Aluminium Cladding

    Our class A2 fire rated (A2-s1 d0) aluminium tongue & groove cladding product range. Make new and existing buildings safer, mortgage-able and compliant with the latest fireproof rain-screen cladding that can be installed vertically or horizontally.

    A contemporary solution for cladding refurbishment or upgrades.

    Dura Cladding Flush Aluminium is a versatile, safe, and A2 fire-rated solution suitable for cladding projects in various buildings, including high-rise structures. Its unique design allows for vertical or horizontal installation without overlap, catering to diverse visual design preferences. The system, when paired with 25mm x 48mm aluminium battens and cladding trims, offers a low-maintenance, fully fire-rated cladding solution in accordance with BS EN 13501-1:2018.

    Safety & Compliance:

    • Building Safety Compliant, A2-s1 d0 fire rating suitable for buildings over 11 meters or where A2 fire rating is required by law.
    • A recommended Government Building Safety Fund solution for buildings over 18 meters with combustible cladding.
    • Comprehensive full system package including A2-rated aluminium battens and colour-matching finishing trims.
    • Ideal for commercial and residential solutions, new-build or remedial/refurbishment cladding projects.

    Material & Installation:

    • Made from high-grade, fully recyclable T6 aluminium.
    • 172mm wide planks with a 150mm face provide a Class A2 fire-rated solution.
    • No overlap, meeting design aesthetics for various projects.
    • Aluminium battens and cladding trim components complete the strong, lightweight, and fire-rated solution.
    • Lightweight aluminium allows for easy handling and quick and easy installation.
    • It can be drilled, filed, and cut easily using standard hand tools.

    Versatility by Design:

    • It can be installed both horizontally and vertically using custom aluminium trims.
    • Suitable for exposed balcony framework and soffit undersides with a smart uniform finish.
    • Durable and Strong. Weatherproof, corrosion-resistant, and immune to UV rays.
    • Flush surface design in three contemporary colours: Cedar, Anthracite, and Mist.
    • Unique flush-fitting design with an anti-glare textured matt surface.
    Fire Rated A2

    Class A2 Fire Rated

    Ideal for any application that requires an A2 Fire Rating (A2fl-s1) in accordance with BS EN13501, such as residential and mixed-use developments, schools, universities, hospitals & libraries.

    Sustainability

    Sustainable & Recyclable

    Aluminium is also the sustainable material of choice in many markets. Infinitely recyclable, choosing Dura Cladding Flush Aluminium can lower your project’s energy costs and carbon emissions.

    Strong

    Durable & Strong

    Weatherproof, corrosion-resistant, and immune to UV rays, ensuring optimal performance over a long lifetime.

    Safety or Warranty

    20 year Warranty

    We offer a reassuringly long warranty on our aluminium cladding giving you that piece of mind on product performance with minimal maintenance.

    The Dura Cladding Aluminium Flush Collection

    • Anthracite RAL 7043

      With 3 colours, Anthracite, Cedar and Mist, there’s plenty of scope to create varied façade designs within the same housing scheme to ensure that residents benefit from a unique and distinctive look for their properties. Each of the colours has a textured, matt, antiglare finish that is visually appealing and adds character to the building.

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    • Cedar RAL 1019

      Whether you’re planning a commercial, residential, new-build or refurbishment cladding project, Dura Composites has a durable, simple to install, cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution to meet your needs. Our high-performance aluminium cladding delivers a host of advantages versus traditional materials and is the number one choice for architects, specifiers and homeowners looking for an attractive but futureproof solution with an A2 fire rating.

      Free sample

    • Mist RAL 7001

      Whist the Anthracite grey coloured Dura Cladding Aluminium product has become synonymous with modern and contemporary styling and will work seamlessly with anthracite PVC window frames, subtler colours such as the Cedar and Canvas echo a more traditional look. The entire Dura Cladding Flush Aluminium range will ensure a dramatic transformation of the building’s exterior that will provide a safe and low maintenance solution for many years to come.

      Free sample

    Need to know specifics?

    Dura Cladding Flush Aluminium

    • Plank Length: 3660mm
    • Plank Thickness: 11mm
    • Plank Width: 175mm
    • Visible Face Width when Installed: 150mm
    • Maximum Fixing Span: 600mm
    • Weight / Lin m: 1.193kg
    • Weight per Plank Length: 4.33kg
    • Colours: Anthracite (RAL 7043), Cedar (RAL 1019), Mist (RAL 7001)
    • Warranty Available: 20 years

    Features

    • Patent Pending Design
    • A2 Fire Rating (includes paint and battern)
    • High Strength (Weight Ratio)
    • Quickly Dissipates Heat
    • Horizontal & Vertical Installation
    • Scratch Resistant Finish
    • Hidden Fixing Detail
    • Slimline Design
    • UV Resistant
    • Low Maintenance
    • Environmentally Friendly

    Benefits

    • Superior Flush Joint
    • Unrestricted Use
    • 8kg/m2 for Ease of Install
    • Cool to Touch (unlike traditional materials)
    • New Build or Retrofit
    • No Need for Touch up Paint
    • No Fixing Clips used
    • Aesthetically Pleasing
    • Colour Stable
    • No Staining or Painting
    • Long Term Piece of Mind
    • 100% Recyclable at the End of Product Life
    • Fully recyclable at end of life

    The Dura Cladding Flush Aluminium range includes a simplified range of fast-fit 2 part aluminium trims. There are 6 aluminium trim styles, Internal/External is reversible, all of which are low profile and powder coated to match or complement the colour of the Cladding planks.

    All trims are available in Cedar, Mist and Anthracite. Installation of the cladding begins with adding all bearers, followed by base part trims, followed by cladding planks then finally outer part trims. We also supply industry-leading A2 fire rated aluminium battens to enable the installation of a safer system. Unlike timber bearers, which can twist, rot or warp over time, Dura Battens are made from 6063 grade aluminium (T6) and have a greater strength-to-size ratio than traditional materials.

    Dura Cladding Flush Aluminium Starter Trim

    Starter Trim

    7.5x21x3660mm

    Dura Cladding Flush Aluminium Window Door Reveal trim

    Corner Trim External Use (M & F Parts)

    37x31x3660mm

    Dura Cladding Flush Aluminium Expansion Trim

    Expansion Trim (M & F Parts)

    31x14x3660mm

    Dura Cladding Flush Aluminium Corner Trim

    Corner Trim Internal Use (M & F Parts)

    32x32x3660mm

    Dura Cladding Flush Aluminium End Closure Trim

    Universal End Closure Trim (M & F Parts)

    14x31x3660mm

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    Corner Trim External Use (M & F Parts)

    49x49x3660mm

    Back Joint Trim

    Aluminium Batten

    25x48x3660mm
    50x48x3660mm
    75x48x3660mm

    Our specialist services empower architects, engineers, project managers, and designers to design, specify and deploy composite products with ease. Our CAD, Structural Design and Fabrication teams support our customers make data-driven decisions about the right product specifications for their projects.

    Our installation consultation services include:

    • Pre-Installation Support, Training & Toolbox Talks
    • Contract Installation
    • Drone & Laser Scanning
    • Day 1 Installation Support
    • Site Visits & Snagging Assessments
    • Final Inspection & Sign Off

    Other value added services available at any project stage include Design & Engineering, Fabrication, Preventative Maintenance Inspections and Specialist Cutting.

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    If you wish to return or exchange your goods, please complete the form dispatched with your order and return within 14 days to the address below. Items must be unused and in perfect, resale condition and in their original packaging, and the Returns Form must be included. Once the goods have been received and inspected to check they meet the requirements outlined above you will receive a refund (credited back to the method you paid with) or a new shipping notification for your requested exchange within 7 working days of receipt.

    The replacement item(s) will be shipped to you free of charge (once per customer). Please note we cannot exchange items of differing value. If you choose to return any items that were purchased as part of a promotion, and by returning part of your order your remaining total means you are no longer eligible for the original discount, the value of that discount will be deducted from any refunds due.

    Please note the customer is responsible for the postage to return the item to us. We recommend using a Signed For recorded postal service as Dura Composites Ltd are not liable for any items that go missing en-route back to us. Thank you for your cooperation.

    Returns should be sent to:

    Dura Composites Returns Dept.
    Dura Operations Centre,
    Telford Road,
    Clacton on Sea,
    Essex CO15 4LP

    If you have not yet been issued with your Unique Returns Number (URN) or require a Returns Form, please e-mail customercare@duracomposites.com or call us on +44 (0)1255 423601 to discuss your request.

    Please register your product to activate your warranty. Dura Composites warranty gives you peace of mind and expert back up should you ever need it, so you can rest assured you’re buying the best in design excellence, quality and durability. Please note that your warranty must be registered and activated within 30 days of your invoice date to be eligible. For details of terms and conditions, length of warranty and how to activate your warranty, click below.

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    FAQs

    Most aluminium cladding can be painted with metallic paint if desired, however, this can negatively impact the fire safety of the exterior wall cladding. Dura Cladding Aluminium is available in attractive colours and finishes, each of which are fire resistant, adding an extra layer of safety.

    Unlike some traditional materials, aluminium offers outstanding fire resistance, which makes it a safe and attractive option for a range of applications.

    Although the UK government banned the use of combustible materials in the external walls of new schools, hospitals, care homes, student accommodation and for residential buildings of more than 18 metres in height in December 2018, they now plan to go significantly further, by lowering the 18 metre height threshold to at most 11 metres or 4 storeys, under plans currently in consultation.

    Dura Composites can support your building project by helping to design out the risk, to ensure that your building will comply with both current and future building regulations using our A2-s1 d0 fire rated cladding planks.

    Rainscreen cladding is usually fixed to battens and trims which hold it against an exterior wall. Each plank is then screwed or clipped into place to achieve either a flushed or weatherboard effect. Our aluminium cladding utilises an innovative tongue and groove design which allows each plank to lock together without the need for concealed clips or fixings, offering a clean, uniform look.

    Please ensure that you choose a cladding suppliers whose fire testing has been conducted in conjunction with their installation method. Don’t trust any supplier who tests to one method (i.e. on a calcium silicate backing board) and then recommends that you install to a completely different method!

    Dura Cladding Aluminium won’t fade, stain or rot meaning that very little maintenance is required. All that’s needed to keep our cladding looking great is the occasional scrub or pressure wash.

    Like other metals, aluminium is not naturally flammable, which is why it is often used for exterior cladding. That said, some paints and battens, which are used to fix the cladding to the wall, can be – negating the fire resistant benefits of metal cladding. Dura Cladding Aluminium is paired with A2 fire rated battens and fixings, ensuring maximum safety of the cladding system.

    Our cladding comes with a 20-year manufacturer warranty. Provided that the boards have been well maintained and taken care of, if they ever need fixing all you have to do is let us know and we’ll ensure they get back to looking their best.

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