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Alumasc Launches Skyline Rainscreen Cladding: A Refined Solution for Prestigious Facades

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Alumasc Launches Skyline Rainscreen Cladding: A Refined Solution for Prestigious Facades

Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS) has expanded its Skyline Architectural Aluminium offering with Skyline Rainscreen Cladding: a premium aluminium system developed to meet the aesthetic and performance demands of prestigious developments, where visual impact and long-term durability are paramount. 

Designed with architects and designers in mind, Skyline Rainscreen Cladding is CWCT tested, and engineered to combine clean, contemporary lines with robust technical performance. It elevates the architectural character of any façade; ensuring maximum weather protection and building compliance.

Designers can specify either Secret Fix Panels or Cassette Panels, each offering its own distinct visual benefits and straightforward installation methods. Panels are available in a wide range of colours and finishes, to support creative freedom on commercial, residential, leisure and mixed-use developments. 

Secret Fix Panels – Seamless Design Freedom

Skyline Secret Fix Panels are designed to deliver a flawless, uninterrupted façade aesthetic. Fixings are concealed by each subsequent panel, leaving no visible fixings. This creates a sleek, high-quality finish particularly well suited to landmark or design-led schemes. Installation can be vertical or horizontal, offering flexibility in façade composition, and enabling architects to respond creatively to building form and proportion.

The interlocking panel design incorporates discreet shadow gaps – 4mm on the shorter edges and 10mm on longer edges – adding depth to the façade without any visual clutter. Available in face widths from 300mm to 700mm, and fully customisable in size and colour, Secret Fix Panels allow equally for bold architectural statements and more understated, elegant expressions. 

Cassette Panels – strong lines and contemporary definition

For projects seeking a more pronounced architectural expression, Skyline Cassette Panels provide a striking alternative. The precision-engineered cassette system features an overlapping joint design with a bold 25mm shadow gap. Discreet colour-coded fixings are neatly located within the shadow gap, allowing for efficient installation whilst maintaining flawless clean lines.

Cassette Panels are installed in a vertical orientation only, and are available in face widths from 250mm to 750mm. Designers can combine varying panel sizes across the façade to introduce texture, scale and visual interest.  

CWCT Testing

Achieving the standard set by the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT) involves rigorous testing for watertightness, air permeability, wind resistance and impact resistance. 

CWCT Testing is one of the industry’s most demanding assessment standards, evaluating the entire system including the panels, fixings, joints, rails, and supporting structure.

For AWMS, this testing isn’t just about compliance. It’s a commitment to specifying architects, providing them with assurance that Skyline Rainscreen Cladding is designed, engineered, and validated to perform consistently under the harshest of real-world conditions. 

Robust UK Manufacture, Efficient Installation

Both Secret Fix and Cassette Panels share comprehensive manufacturing and installation benefits. 

The range offers an extensive colour palette, including 27 standard Qualicoat-certified colours. We can also match any BS or RAL colour of choice, including anodic colours and stone-effect finishes. When powder coated, aluminium achieves a fire rating of A2-s1,d0 in accordance with BS EN 13501-1:2018, supporting compliance on demanding projects.

Manufactured entirely in the UK from 3mm-thick aluminium, Skyline Rainscreen Cladding panels are produced under ISO 9001 quality accreditation and ISO 14001 environmental management standards. Aluminium’s inherent durability offers a life expectancy of up to 40 years in rural or suburban environments and up to 25 years in industrial or marine locations, while remaining 100% recyclable.

Installation is straightforward via Skyline’s rail and bracket system, with panels typically installed from top to bottom, left to right.  Both systems are fully compatible with other Skyline elements, including fascias, soffits, copings, window surrounds and door canopies, ensuring a cohesive future-proof envelope design for today’s most ambitious architectural projects.

Technical Expertise and Support

Every Skyline project benefits from the backing of Alumasc’s technical experts, who provide detailed design guidance, bespoke CAD drawings, and on-site support from concept to completion. The Skyline technical team has contributed to the design and detailing of some of the UK’s most prestigious developments. Their collaborative approach ensures each installation is tailored precisely to the project’s needs, delivering optimal performance and the best possible architectural finish.

Download the new Skyline Rainscreen Cladding brochure here.

For more information, call 01536 383810 or visit www.alumascwms.co.uk

Heritage Cast Aluminium from Alumasc repeats history at Stamford Courtyard

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A Heritage Cast Aluminium rainwater system from Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS), has been chosen for use on the redevelopment of a historic site in the Stourbridge village of Enville. Stamford Courtyard sits in the heart of the village, and required a system that would not only meet performance requirements, but also remain in keeping with original elements of the unique site.

The Stamford Courtyard development was delivered by main contractor Martin Evans Construction for the Enville and Stalybridge Estate, and comprises residential and office space in a beautiful courtyard setting. The site dates back to the 1800s; once home to the Stamford Arms Hotel and its outbuildings, which included a bakery, brewhouse, staff cottage and coachhouse/stable block. Built by the Earl of Stamford in 1857, the hotel accommodated visitors to the gardens at Enville Hall. Whilst the hotel was demolished in 1950, three of its outbuildings have been preserved and refurbished into charming residences, alongside three newbuild residential properties and an office suite.

Martin Evans Construction had used the Heritage Cast Aluminium range on previous projects for the Enville and Stalybridge Estate. Their experience of the system’s installation, aesthetics and performance led to specification for Stamford Courtyard, over alternative plastic systems that had failed meet design requirements.

The Heritage system offers a comprehensive range of traditional gutter profiles, with half-round, square or rectangular pipes. Following a full site survey by AWMS, Squares were supplied for the rooflines of all the buildings at Stamford Courtyard, and installed by Martin Evans Construction.

Heritage has been designed to provide all the essential architectural features appropriate to traditionally designed buildings, whilst being fully in tune with modern fast-track building contracts. It can be finished with BBA certificated powder coatings in a choice of colours, or as is the case with Stamford Courtyard, can offer a textured finish in black, to replicate the cast iron that would have been used on the original buildings.

The Heritage system is manufactured in the UK in accordance with BS EN 8530 (formerly BS 2997) and boasts a life expectancy of 40 years in rural/suburban areas and up to 25 years in industrial/marine areas. It is durable and non-corrodible, and its inherent light weight makes it easy to transport, handle and fix.

Aluminium is 100% recyclable.

AWMS: Leading the way in sustainable drainage

The AWMS ‘Concept to Completion’ process is underpinned by a solid company infrastructure which offers the following:

  • UK-based manufacturing facilities and foundry
  • national brand-specific sales team and regional support network
  • in-house technical team
  • design team to fulfil bespoke design requirements
  • rainwater and drainage calculations and on-site surveys
  • take off and estimations
  • in-house, BBA approved powder coating facilities
  • unrivalled dedicated UK technical and after-sales support

Alumasc Rainwater Gutters & Downpipes sits under the AWMS umbrella, as one of five brands well known for innovation, quality and longevity. The four accompanying brands are: Skyline Architectural Aluminium,
Harmer Building Drainage; Wade Building Drainage; and Gatic Civil Drainage & Access Covers.

Our extensive product portfolio ensures sustainable rainwater and drainage solutions that set the standard for urban water management.

Alumasc Water Management Solutions is part of the Alumasc Group. The Group proudly holds the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which is awarded to companies generating 50% or more of their total annual revenues from products and services that contribute to the global green economy.

For more information call 01536 383810 or visit www.alumascwms.co.uk/brands/rainwater

GATIC supplies drainage solutions at Europe’s largest logistics park

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GATIC drainage products from Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS), have been installed at the DP World London Gateway Logistics Park in Stanford-Le-Hope. The project is the latest in a number of GATIC installations to have taken place on various plots across the impressive site, adjacent to the UK’s newest, most advanced deep-sea container terminal, in South Essex.

London Gateway Logistics Park was designed by RPS Architects and Civil and Structural Engineers, and its development was delivered by Readie Construction. It provides modern, high-spec warehousing space on a campus the size of 400 football pitches – no less than 9.25 million sq ft of available space, with all facilities completed to a BREEAM Outstanding and EPC ‘A’ rating.

Having performed successfully across other applications on site, Gatic Slotdrain was again specified for the car parks and service yard at Plot 4040. Slotdrain’s unique hexagonal profile was developed by Gatic to ensure the system can handle varying volumes of rainfall with equally high efficiency – ideal for the challenging weather conditions at the park’s coastal location.

The London Gateway installation also benefits from Gatic’s newly developed Roto Modular Outlet Box. The Roto Box features a pivoting function that allows a carrier pipe to connect with the Slotdrain system at any given angle. The pivot allows the lower section of the unit to rotate 45 degrees in either direction, allowing a connection at 360 degrees from the outlet position. This simplifies installation and reduces quantities of pipework fittings. The result is a flexible, durable product that improves installer issues on site, and offers cost savings through minimised labour hours and the use of less product.

The installation was carried out by A Task. James McGowan was a member of the team on site, he comments:

“Having worked with the previous Gatic outlet box I can say we have noticed a substantial difference in the ease and versatility of the new model. It reduces installation time, and reduces excess materials like pipe bends, by being flexible to any angle. It was positively received by the site team who found it simple and easy to navigate.”

The Gatic Slotdrain range is manufactured from pre-galvanised sheet steel and will not break during transportation, storage, installation or operation, thus minimising costs for both the contractor and client. It can also be supplied in stainless steel.

The range offers these additional benefits:

  • 3-metre lengths for quick installation times
  • High capacity, strength and durability suitable for F900 loading
  • Maximum intake for large areas
  • Cast iron top sections for impact resistance and durability
  • Reduced maintenance costs; V-shaped profile in channel promotes self-cleaning and silt disruption
  • Monolithic: no moving parts; no bolts at surface level
  • Bespoke solutions: in-house, state-of-the-art laser cutting

Various channel designs are available to suit block paving, asphalt or concrete. Channels come in various sizes and have an accompanying range of accessories and fittings to achieve total design flexibility and required capacity.

The London Gateway drainage package also includes Gatic Kerbdrain, which was installed along the access road. Gatic Kerbdrain is a single monolythic system, resistant to all effluents found in highway situations. It is manufactured using 88% recycled polymers, offering exception strength and impressive environmental credentials. Each unit represents only 11.3 Kg CO2eq throughout its life cycle; from raw material through to end of life. This equates to just 1.35 Kg CO2eq per Kg of the product. Zero emissions are produced as a result of factory waste.

Architects, specifiers and engineers can quantify surface water using the unique AWMS Drainage Calculator.

AWMS: Leading the way in sustainable drainage

Gatic Civil Drainage & Access Covers sits under the AWMS umbrella, as one of five brands well known for innovation, quality and longevity. The four accompanying brands are: Alumasc Rainwater Gutters & Downpipes; Skyline Architectural Aluminium;  Harmer Building Drainage; and Wade Building Drainage.

Our extensive product portfolio ensures sustainable rainwater and drainage solutions that set the standard for urban water management.

Alumasc Water Management Solutions is part of the Alumasc Group. The Group proudly holds the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which is awarded to companies generating 50% or more of their total annual revenues from products and services that contribute to the global green economy.

For more information call the Gatic team on 01787 475151 or visit https://www.alumascwms.co.uk

AWMS: Essential non-combustible drainage solutions for high-rise construction

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The introduction of the new Building Safety Act in April 2022 was cited by the government as the biggest transformation in how tall structures are designed, constructed and managed, in almost 40 years.

The Act enforces compliance to Building Regulations restricting the use of combustible materials in the external walls and specified attachments for residential blocks of flats, student accommodations, care homes, sheltered housing, hospitals and dormitories in boarding schools, with a storey above 11 metres in height. It also reinforces the personal responsibility of all parties involved in the construction process.

Within those Building Regulations, sits BS EN8579:2020 – A Guide to the design of Balconies and Terraces, which puts further emphasis on the importance of fire safety in the drainage design of balconies and terraces. It scrutinises the use of combustible materials, such as plastics, in their construction and stipulates that components used should:

  • Neither be composed of materials nor provide a medium for spread of fire
  • Not propagate fire downwards by falling brands or flaming/molten droplets or debris
  • Be designed to minimize the risk of becoming detached from the face of the building
  • Minimize the risk of prejudicing the stability of the building from structural fire stress

Alumasc Water Management Solutions is the UK’s leading manufacturer of integrated non-combustible rainwater and drainage systems encompassing the entire building envelope. To address the newly introduced design requirements we have developed a fully-compliant drainage solution specifically suited to the rigours of high-rise building construction.

The system incorporates Harmer Aluminium Roof Outlets featuring new extended spigots connecting directly to a welded spigot on Alumasc’s Aluminium Downpipes. Both products have a well-established track record of use in the high-rise building sector, but these new developments now present an efficient and compliant package which keeps our building industry colleagues up-to-date with ongoing regulatory changes.

The Harmer Aluminium Roof Outlet range is a high-performance rainwater drainage system suitable for all types of flat roof application, including balconies and terraces. The new spigots for connection to our aluminium downpipe systems eliminate any potential incompatibility which may occur when specifying unrelated products, resulting in quick, easy installation and its associated cost-savings. High flow performance and low maintenance provide complete reassurance which is critical to building drainage design.

Alumasc Aluminium Downpipes have a history of specification on many high-rise projects, and are available in a range of popular profiles. The inherent lightweight nature of aluminium makes them perfect for use at height, whilst their material hardness and fixing mechanisms, give excellent rigidity and high impact resistance.

Both Harmer Roof Outlets and Aluminium Downpipes are BBA approved powder coated, making them A2-s1, d0 fire rated, ensuring conformity to the new regulations in most applications.

To complete the AWMS high-rise offer, the Harmer Modulock Pedestal System offers a range of non-combustible, raised pedestals designed to create level flooring in any building application where sloped, stepped or irregular surfaces present a challenge; perfect for balconies and terraces.

They are manufactured from mild steel with a highly durable zinc nickel, corrosion-resistant finish, making them A1 fire rated. The self-levelling head option is ideal for use with both paving slabs and timber, or a fixed head option is available for use with paving only.

This complete package of non-combustible outlets, downpipes and pedestals is 100% recyclable.

AWMS: Leading the way in non-combustible water management solutions

AWMS non-combustible drainage systems are underpinned by a solid company infrastructure which offers the following:

  • three UK manufacturing plants
  • national brand-specific sales team and regional support network
  • in-house technical team
  • design team to fulfil bespoke design requirements
  • rainwater and drainage calculations and on-site surveys
  • take off and estimations
  • in-house, BBA approved powder coating facilities
  • unrivalled dedicated UK technical and after-sales support

Alumasc Water Management Solutions is part of the Alumasc Group.

For more information, call 01536 383810 or visit www.alumascwms.co.uk

Skyline Anti-Climb from Alumasc: Security without compromise

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For buildings where increased security measures are a priority, the Skyline Anti-Climb Barrier system from Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS), provides a complete security solution with no compromise on style.

Skyline Anti-Climb is an attractive architectural aluminium design solution, for the prevention of unauthorised access to the roofscape. The system can be installed on any type of roof on any type of building, but is particularly suited to those where high security is paramount; such as schools, hospitals, prisons, secure units and social care facilities.

As part of its ongoing commitment to achieving the highest construction standards, AWMS has released a new Anti-Climb installation guide, featuring step-by-step instructions and clear, detailed diagrams. The guide serves as an additional technical aid to installers, to ensure the most efficient, robust installation methods and ultimately, the maximum performance of the Anti-Climb system.

The Skyline Anti-Climb installation guide is part of a full suite of new online guides covering the entire Skyline product range.

Appealing design, effective defence

Skyline Anti-Climb gives designers great flexibility to create appealing and effective defence against unwanted intrusion at the roofline in new build, refurbishment and retro-fit projects. The system can also be used in conjunction with all Alumasc gutter systems and Alumasc Guardian Anti-Climb downpipes, resulting in highly effective, design-driven security provision.

Comprising components which are lightweight, durable, corrosion-resistant and easy to install, Skyline Anti-Climb offers a life expectancy of 40 years in rural and suburban areas and up to 25 years in industrial or marine locations; during which time, only minimal maintenance will be required.

In addition to roofline application, Skyline Anti-Climb can also be installed effectively to cap security fencing, on parapet walls, or on any part of a structure which is vulnerable to unauthorised access via climbing.

Anti-Climb Barriers are made from rolled 2mm heavy grade aluminium sheet to BS 1470: 1972 and are 100% recyclable.

Made in Britain

Skyline Anti-Climb is manufactured entirely in the UK and finished in BBA approved polyester powder coatings in our in-house powder coating facility. Furthermore, the system is supplied complete with all components, for efficient installation on site. Additional installation and on-site assistance is also available from our unrivalled UK technical support team.

AWMS: Leading the way in sustainable drainage

The AWMS ‘Concept to Completion’ process is underpinned by a solid company infrastructure which offers the following:

  • three UK manufacturing plants
  • national brand-specific sales team and regional support network
  • in-house technical team
  • design team to fulfil bespoke design requirements
  • rainwater and drainage calculations and on-site surveys
  • take off and estimations
  • in-house, BBA approved powder coating facilities
  • unrivalled dedicated UK technical and after-sales support

Under the AWMS umbrella, sit five brands well known for innovation, quality and longevity: Alumasc Rainwater Gutters & Downpipes; Skyline Architectural Aluminium;  Harmer Building Drainage; Wade Building Drainage and Gatic Civil Drainage & Access Covers.

Our extensive product portfolio ensures the provision of Rain to Drain solutions that continue to set the standard for urban water management.

Alumasc Water Management Solutions is part of the Alumasc Group.

View and download the Anti-Climb installation guide here. 

For more information call 01536 383810, or visit www.alumascwms.co.uk