VulcaThermic™ insulated cladding panels
Description
VulcaThermic™ panels are of sandwich construction (GRP, Plastisol, Aluminium and Trespa) with a Styrofoam insulation and bonded together to form a structural panel able to span large areas.
Face sizes: Up to a maximum 5000 x 1500mm, single or double-sided
Thicknesses: Any thickness, any ‘U’ value.
Weight: 1.8kg/m2 per mm thickness
Finishes
GRP, Plastisol, Aluminium and Trespa.
Manufacture
VulcaThermic™ has an external coloured isophthalic gel coat (for good chemical and weather resistance) backed with polyester resin and special glass fibre reinforcement.
Performance data (Styrofoam core)
- Good compressive strength 300KN/m2
- Thermal conductivity ‘K’ value 0.027 W/mK
- Low water absorption 0.2%
- Self extinguishing BS 3837: Part A
- Hot wire cut to thickness required +/– 0.5mm
Installation
Panels are glazed in the same manner as double glazing units, using glazing blocks, distance pieces, non setting mastic, glazing beads and studs.
Maintenance
Panels should be washed with warm soapy water when dirty. No other maintenance is required.
Warranties
Panel integrity with no significant colour change for 10 years, subject to correct installation, and manufacturers’ recommendations.


