SHINGLES AND FLATLOCK
Shingles and Flatlock Metal Cladding share a similar profile design, however once installed two distinct cladding products are provided.
The variations in shingle style, size, and finish gives an infinite amount of options available to the specifier. Panels are folded into interconnecting tile shapes, often creating scale or diamond patterns, known as shingles. The thickness varies with the material but generally ranges from 0.5mm to 1.0mm. Shingle and Flatlock Metal Cladding is normally installed to a ventilated plywood substrate, however other substrates can be considered. A standard range of details are available, along with technical assistance on a project by project basis.
Shingles and Flatlock Metal Cladding can be manufactured using Steel, Galvanised Steel, Aluminium, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Zinc, and Weathering Steel. For the best results, we recommend shingles and flatlock metal cladding be installed by experienced cladding professionals.
Product Highlights
- Extremely versatile, with a multitude of material and colour choices.
- Environmentally friendly with the use of recyclable material.
- Maintenance-friendly option.
- Durable and long-lasting.
- Extensive material selection.
- Installation by experienced cladding professionals highly recommended.
Product Specifications – Shingles
| System Height | 8mm system height |
| Pan Widths available | 90mm – 540mm (square) individual shingle sizes |
| Substrate Requirements | Substrate options available for wall and roof applications * |
| Tolerance (mm) | Sheet length: +/- 7mm and Covering width: +/- 7mm |
| Fire Rated/BAL Applications | Suitable for use in fire rated and BAL applications in conjunction with a suitable wall/roof build up * |
Product Specifications – Flatlock
| System Height | 8mm system height |
| Length of Panel | Panel lengths available from a minimum 500mm, dependant on material selection * |
| Pan Widths available | 240mm – 540mm panel widths |
| Substrate Requirements | Substrate options available for wall and roof applications * |
| Tolerance (mm) | Sheet length: +/- 7mm and Covering width: +/- 7mm |
| Stop End and/or Hook | Recommended by ACS |
| Fire Rated/BAL Applications | Suitable for use in fire rated and BAL applications in conjunction with a suitable wall/roof build up * |
* Note: For further information and expert advice please contact Architectural Cladding Suppliers.
Technical Support & Installation
Architectural Cladding Suppliers are here to help you. We can manufacture and provide everything that is required to complete your project from our cladding profiles, to all the associated accessories and flashings via our sister company, PPC Flashings.
Architectural Cladding Suppliers cannot guarantee that your metal panels will not experience the effects of what is commonly referred to as oil canning. Oil canning can occur on all types of metal and is not considered a panel defect. For more information please refer to our article on oil canning.
Stop ends and/or hooks to each panel are highly recommended by Architectural Cladding Suppliers. If you are unsure, please contact us prior to ordering.
As every architectural project is different, if you require custom advice, we can discuss your project specifications and will work with you to fabricate to your individual requirements. For any further technical support please contact Architectural Cladding Suppliers.
Profile
Shingles Data Sheet
Flatlock Data Sheet
Shingles / Flatlock Order Form
GENERAL DISCLAIMER:
Architectural Cladding Suppliers recommend that any of our cladding products are installed by a qualified and experienced cladding installer for best results. The information on this page along with all downloads – is to be used as a guide only and for further technical support or advice, please contact our cladding team, prior to placing your order or any installation works.
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