Qsystems: Vertical Wall Cladding Systems

Vertical Wall SystemsSpecification FlexibilitySPECIFICATION FLEXIBILITY

Available in a wide range of profile sections,materials, BBA certified coatings, BS and RAL colour options meeting the most stringent life expectancy, structural and aesthetic demands.

Thermal PerformanceTHERMAL PERFORMANCE

All Qsystems shown are Building Regulations Approved Document L2 compliant. However, bespoke systems tailored to suit individual client requirements can be easily accommodated by using deeper variants of our standard spacer system (≤0.20W/m2K) or our newly launched revolutionary ‘mast’ system which gives the designer the potential to specify systems with ‘U’ values in excess of 0.16W/m2K. All Qsystems can be specified in the knowledge that they offer thermal performance longevity for the life of the building.

Acoustic PerformanceACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE

Excellent sound reduction performance; typically between 36 – 45dB (weighted S.R.I. Rw) - subject to system choice and product specification. Reduction and damping performance is typically between 5 - 15dB better than the equivalent foam cored composite panel construction. A 10dB reduction in acoustic terms will approximately halve the loudness. Further reduction by 10dB will halve the level again. Systems available with perforated internal linings provide excellent levels of sound absorption and contribute to lowered reverberation time.

Fire ResistanceFIRE RESISTANCE

Products contained within Qsystems can be deemed non-combustible in accordance with stringent British Standards. Fire wall systems available to BS476 Part 22, providing up to 4 hours integrity and meeting 15 or 30 minutes insulation criteria. No reliance is made on test methods laid out by other independent or associated bodies to claim performance – commonly undertaken with foam cored composite panel.

Air PermiabilityAIR PERMEABILITY

If installed to manufacturer’s recommendations all Qsystems can easily achieve and significantly improve upon the 10m3/hr/m2 @ 50 Pa maximum air leakage stipulation as laid out within Building Regulations Approved Document L2 (2006).

pdf link (Further reading: Corus Technical Paper – Creating an air-tight building envelope)

SustainabilitySUSTAINABILITY

Products contained within Qsystems are recyclable with no additional greenhouse gases and do not present the potential ecological impact presented by foam cored composite panels.

pdf link(Further reading: Corus Technical Paper – End of life options for pre-finished steel buildings.

CostCOST

Qsystems are economic, have good lifetime performance and do not present high disposal costs at the end of their life.

InstallationINSTALLATION

Logistically less demanding than composite panels due to their nestable nature,Quedron products take fewer lorries to deliver, use up far less site storage space and are easier and lighter to handle. Due to their flexibility, Qsystem sheets accept larger steelwork tolerances than rigid composite panels, thus preventing possible side lap sealing, end lap bearing and fastener stress problems.