Valcan Ceramapanel Compressed Fibre Cement Cladding

Through Coloured Fibre Cement Cladding Panels

Ceramapanel are 8, 10 or 12mm compressed fibre cement cladding panels finished with a painted or through coloured natural finish.

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Valcan Ceramapanel are 8, 10 or 12mm compressed fibre cement cladding panels in through coloured or a painted finish.

Cost-effective to produce and easy to install, cement facades are particularly suited to modern commercial, residential and industrial buildings, where a natural façade is needed. They are able to conceal common structural materials and provide sound dampening benefits.

Benefits of Valcan Ceramapanel cladding panels

  • Non-combustible – achieves A1 rating*
  • CWCT tested
  • Available as a complete cement cladding system with carrier
  • Cost-effective
  • Short lead times and fast installation timeframes
  • Panels supplied pre-squared
  • Long-lasting, low maintenance panels
  • Panels can be finished off-site for easy and efficient installation
  • High-strength and environmental durability
  • Through coloured with a wide colour range & finishing options
  • Sound dampening benefits
  • Graffiti resistant when coated with acrylic treatment (Natural+ range)

*Difference between Valcan Ceramapanel A1 and A2

Valcan Ceramapanel as standard is available as A1 rated to BS EN 13501-1 which is non-combustible and the best choice for high rise projects worldwide, if your project can accept A2-s1, d0 rated which is limited combustibility, there is a cost-saving to be had by specifying Valcan Ceramapanel A2

Fixing Systems

To ensure the best installation is completed, we recommend the use of Valcan Vitrafix framing system and accessories – use of Valcan Vitrafix Centralising Tools will ensure that rivets are centred in the hole to allow for correct thermal movement and using the correct rivet Vitrafix Nose Piece Adapter for the rivets will prevent over-tightening of fixings – for more information on installation accessories, contact the team at Valcan

Secret

Secret fix of Ceramapanel can be carried out on 10mm or 12mm thick panels. Vitrafix VF3 brackets are installed to the back of the panel and these then locate onto the Vitrafix VF3 rails

Rivet

Ceramapanel 8mm, 10mm or 12mm panels are installed back to Vitrafix VF1 or Vitrafix VF2 carrier system and are then secured in place using colour matched rivets

Design and Installation

Design And Installation Of Fibre Cement Cladding Panels

Fibre cement cladding panels are easy to work with and provide a multitude of design options. We offer a range of natural finishes in standard colours (see technical information brochure). Our Natural colour range is the most popular choice available in 4 main finishes: 2 smooth-faced finishes, dimpled / shot-blasted and a grooved finish. These all help create a range of stone effects with natural nuances.

Design Features

Cement façade panels are designed for high durability and with an easy fixing system. Valcan Ceramapanel is available with colour coded fixings from the Vitrafix range used for face fixing panels; either with rivets or pan head screws.    Panels can be easily cut to form expressed joints. Valcan Ceramapanel is tested to BS EN 13501-1 for fire classification achieving A1 rating and has been tested to withstand extreme wind pressure under CWCT testing regimes

Construction Features

Our panels are designed to be simple to install and maintain and offer a long-lasting solution. They feature; visible or secret fix options, are available to cut to exact dimensions for precision installation, diverse Prefabrication options and the ability to replace individual panels easily.

Valcan Ceramapanel Ranges

A1 Natural Textures Raw

The Raw finish features a smooth sanded face that is ideal for clean, modern facades. There are a total of 13 colours available in the this range and the natural nuances of fibre cement are more apparent in this finish.

A1 Natural+ Textures Raw

The Natural+ Raw range consists of the same 13 through coloured boards as the Natural range however this is finished with an alkali-resistant varnish using a UV polymerizing system to make the sheets resistant to graffiti. This coating gives the colour a deeper, richer tone, and allows the panels to be cleaned more easily and maintained for many years.

A1 Natural Textures Sandblasted

The Sandblasted range features a smooth face with a mottled finish for a classic, slightly weathered finish. A selection of the Natural colour range are available with this surface finish applied

A1 Natural Textures Touch

The Touch range offers a ribboned effect giving the panels a subtle grooved finish and offers a great non-combustible alternative to timber facades. A selection of the Natural colour range are available with this surface finish applied

A1 Natural Textures Shot-sawn

Offers a lightly pitted surface giving depth and texture to the facade surface. A selection of the Natural colour range are available with this surface finish applied

A1 Natural Contour Groove

The panel features 2mm deep grooves spaced 20mm apart. Custom spacing is available according to design intent – contact Valcan for details. Thickness available is 10mm and 12mm. A selection of the Natural colour range are available with this surface finish applied

A1 Natural Contour Lines

Contour Lines features the same 2mm deep grooves spaced 160mm apart to give the appearance of planks. Panel is available in Raw and Touch surfaces. Available in 10mm and 12mm thicknesses. A selection of the Natural colour range are available with this surface finish applied

Painted A1

This Painted range consists of standard colours achieving A1 fire rating

Painted A2

This Painted range comes with an A2-s1, d0 fire rating and is available in a standard range or any colour of your choice. There are also textured options in this range of Painted colours available. Painted edges are available on these panels when cut at our factory

Printed

The printed range gives architects and designers the flair to have a fibre cement panel with any printed effect from stone and timber through to complete pictures. There are 6 standard finishes but endless customisable options available at your request

Colours

Valcan Ceramapanel comes in a total of 26 colours across two natural through-coloured ranges; the Natural range and the Natural+ range and is also available in a customised Painted RAL range:

  • The Natural range resembles nature’s earth tones and has a much more natural stone-like appearance.   The Natural colour range is available in the full textured finishes, RAW, Sandblasted, Shot-Sawn, Touch, Contour Groove and Contour Lines
  • The Natural+ range used the same colours as the Natural range however this is finished with an alkali-resistant varnish using a UV polymerizing system to make the sheets resistant to graffiti.   This coating gives the colour a deeper, richer tone and allows the panels to be cleaned more easily and maintained for many years.
  • The Natural+ colour range is only available in the Textures Raw finish

View Valcan’s full product colour chart

VIEW COLOUR CHART

Edge Sealant

The Valcan Ceramapanel range (like all fibre cement cladding products) absorbs a certain amount of moisture, on the Natural colour range the panels can ‘breathe’ through the face and rear of the boards and dry out. Valcan Ceramapanel Natural colours do not require any sealant applied to the cut/drilled edges after processing.

Valcan Ceramapanel Natural+ colours have a coating on the panels that resists graffiti, this coating also prevents moisture ingress and subsequent egress – it is important that once panels have been cut/drilled that Valcan Ceramapanel Edge Sealant is applied. The sealant is supplied free of charge with ordered material (1ltr/250m2 of 8mm), any additional sealant required is chargeable – this is a stocked item at Valcan. Feel free to contact us to discuss your needs.

Compressed Fibre Cement Cladding Key Features

A1 Rated Non-Combustible

Valcan Ceramapanel cladding systems are A1 rated non-combustible meaning there is no contribution to fire at any stage. This meets all cladding insurance and building requirements for all structures over 18m high. 

High Durability

The nature of fibre cement facades means that they are highly impact resistant, long-lasting and extremely strong. The finish requires little maintenance and can also be graffiti resistant with our Natural+ range.

Cost effective  

Cement cladding panels are cost-effective compared to other materials with similar properties. As a result, we are also able to offer short lead times on the product in a range of colours and finishes. As an approximate guide, Valcan Ceramapanel is 10% more cost-effective than other fibre cement panels and around 15-20% more cost-effective than an aluminium system

Cladding Standard sizes are:

  • Width(mm)  1220 or 1250 – custom widths available on request
  • Length (mm)  2500 or 3050 – custom lengths are available on request
  • Overall panel thickness 8mm, 10m or 12mm
  • Weights:
    • 8mm = 14.4kg/m2
    • 10mm = 18kg/m2
    • 12mm = 21.6kg/m2
  • Delivery: Panels can be delivered across the UK and Europe. All panels are wrapped and packed on quality pallets and delivered via our own transport to ensure safe arrival.

Compressed Fibre Cement Cladding Case Studies

Sandy Park, Marriot Hotel, Exeter

This impressive and unique hotel project in the Sandy Park complex is now open to guests and businesses. Valcan supplied and delivered approx. 2000m2 of Valcan Ceramapanel A1 rated non-combustible panels.

Harper & Keele Veterinary School

The new veterinary school at Keele University used in excess of 2,400m2 of Ceramapanel A1 installed as a secret fix rainscreen facade. The project was a joint venture between Harper and Keele Universities allowing students to achieve a Bachelor of Veterinary and Surgery degree.

East Park Student Accommodation, Exeter

The new build student accommodation develeopment at East Park in Exeter consisted of 11 tower blocks ranging from 3-8 stories and offering almost 1200 residencies. The project used over 12,500m2 of Ceramapanel A1 from our Natural Textures Raw range for the rainscreen facade.

Addington Valley Academy in Croydon

The Addington Valley Academy project in Croydon caters for children and young people offering 150 places in the Croydon area. Nearly 2,500m2 of Ceramapanel was used for the facade installed back using the Vitrafix framing system and colour matched fixings.

Little Patrick Street, Belfast

The Little Patrick Street development is a student accommodation block with a total development cost of £30m - the project cosisted of 430 beds over 11 floors. Little Patrick street utilised Ceramapanel in 12mm thick sheets with a secret fixed installation to create this striking natural facade.

Cezanne House, Croydon

Cezanne House in Croydon was a partial re-build and re-clad of existing blocks of flats with non-compliant facade. To meet the requirements of the Approved Document B for compliant cladding systems, Ceramapanel and VitraDual panel systems were selected.

Forge Island, Rotherham

The new urban waterfront at Forge Island Canalside in Rotherham used over 450m2+ of Ceramapanel in the Natural+ range, as well as colour matched rivets from the Vitrafix range, to create this dramatic transformation.

Allen Edwards, School

The Allen Edwards School project in Stockwell, London takes almost 400 pupils from nursey through to year 6. To ensure that the exterior created a modern yet and clean appearance that was sympathetic to the surroundings, the facade utilised Ceramapanel in 2 colours from the Natural Textures Touch range.

Vyners School

Vyners School in Hillingdon is an award winning new build project wining the award for the Best Public Service or Educational Building at the 2020 LABC Awards and the Best Use of Fibre Cement Cladding Panels at the RCI Facade Awards UK 2020. The project used over 1000m2 of Ceramapanel in 3 colours from the Natural Textures Raw range.
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Cement Board Cladding Certifications 

Our fibre cement cladding panels achieved the following certifications shown in the images below. Full details and downloads of all certifications are available in our Technical Centre here or at the bottom of this page.

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If you want to find out more information about Valcan Ceramapanel, please feel free to reach out to a member of the Valcan team.
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Disclaimers

The surface of Valcan Ceramapanel may show variations in tone, appearance and coloured spots/flecks which adds to the natural aesthetics of the material. The porosity of Valcan Ceramapanel allows the panel’s appearance to change with wet weather conditions and when dried out return to the original colour/tone. Each panel is naturally unique and it is recommended that over large projects, panels are mixed from pallets. For more information on Valcan products please download the brochures below, contact us directly here or on 01278 428 245 or order samples here.

Please note:- Valcan Ceramapanel is made using natural materials and as such the colours can vary between batches as well as tone variations occurring across panels within the batch, we, therefore, recommend that the whole project is placed as one order. If more material is needed for a project, please send a sample of a panel from the project and we will aim to match as closely as possible