Thermoplank Unitised Rainscreen
Thermoplank has been developed by Thermosash as an extruded aluminium unitised planking product which we engineer and manufacture to be installed as rainscreen, or for integration into our PW1000 Unitised High Performance Curtainwall System. The unitised system enables faster install timeframes than individual planks, saving on programme time.
In our manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington we can fold and finish aluminium to mimic the appearance of large format tiles, baguettes, louvres and corrugation. The finished product can be made to match the aesthetic of terracotta, porcelain tiles, heritage fluting etc.
Section Sizes: The designer should allow a minimum facade zone from the face of the air barrier of 60mm - this can be larger if more room for external insulation is required.
Panel size limitations are calculated on the project location (wind zone / seismic), height, primary structure movement calculations (ULS) and eventual material selection.
Low-Carbon Aluminium: Thermosash partners with a local NZ-owned extruder achieving a lower carbon footprint than the global average - offering reduced upfront carbon emissions. (find out more about our Sustainable Aluminium).
Sustainability: Thermosash manufacture all of our own façade components in New Zealand, and primarily source materials were available from the New Zealand market to reduce transport distances and emissions from freight. We recycle 100% of all our metal waste.
We collaborate with architects and other project stakeholders to deliver custom facade solutions uniquely suited to the aesthetics, structural requirements and site-specific demands of each project.
Talk to us today about your next prospective commercial project.
- CategoryMetal Cladding
- Country of originNew Zealand
- Type of useCommercial
- InstallationProfessional installation required
Rigid Air Barrier: Thermoplank requires a formed air barrier wall (Rigid Air Barrier - RAB) located behind with a suitably considered primary structure (concrete panel, timber or steel framing) to receive the cladding rail system. A typical installation will require external access such as scaffolding and is best suited to lowrise applications due to the limitations of RABs in multi-storey applications.
System advantages:
- The panels are engineered and prefabricated with glazing and other façade elements precisely integrated into the panel.
- There is versatility in design of planking shape and appearance to meet architectural intent.
- The system is specifically engineered to meet site-unique and project specific requirements: accommodates building movements - both vertical and horizontal (seismic). Accommodates differential rates of thermal expansion and contraction. Connection details to accommodate construction tolerances. Structural member strengths comply with Code or project specification.
- The rainscreen acts as a primary water-stop, the second rear airseal and cavity acts as a backup to collect and drain away water that manages to penetrate the primary barrier, with an integral structural backpan.
- The system allows for rapid installation on site due to its modular nature, saving on programme timeframes.
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Thermosash is New Zealand’s largest commercial window, curtainwall, total clad façade designer, manufacturer and contractor - local since 1973.
As a world class supplier of engineered façades, we provide, through constant evolution of our product range, systems that are trusted and proven.
“Our work at Thermosash is critical to the building industry. Our prefabricated design specific engineered building envelopes shape the appearance of our skylines: offering comfort to occupants from heat and cold, protection from the elements, respite from the acoustic discomfort of busy cities and pleasure to those who appreciate the built environment”. David Hayes, Group Managing Director.
Our growth since 1973 demonstrates that the strength we offer the building industry is underpinned by supplying quality, long lasting, engineered building envelope systems. Our ability to meet tight lead times and on-site programmes, our acceptance of transfer of design responsibility, our engineering, manufacturing, logistics and on-site capabilities, together with our team’s passion and quality service commitment enables us to remain at the forefront of the facade subcontracting industry.
Our Expertise
Thermosash’s abilities have grown since its 1973 start-up when Laurie Hayes and his colleagues manufactured commercial windows out of a small production facility. It quickly became apparent that the products and skills of the workforce were creating a performing quality, flexible product that the market sought.
Over time, our teams of dedicated and committed people have grown, this has been possible through constant reassessment of internal and external processes and manufacturing methods from around the world. We’ve also provided ongoing reinvestment in the training of our people to ensure lean process, IT Systems, material handling machinery and transport logistics equipment, as well as design office and factory production process improvements. We are able to offer a world class company with manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Our Offering
We offer an extensive range of cost effective, high performance rainscreen, pressure equalised window, door and façade solutions to suit any commercial project. Our products are incorporated in high-rise office blocks, apartment buildings, shopping centres, airports, institutions, hotels, industrial complexes and quality architectural homes.
In addition to offering bespoke façade solutions for new builds, we are experts in recladding, rainscreen over-cladding and the refurbishment of existing façades.
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