Installation of click-fold facade

The modern market of building materials is constantly replenished with effective new products. Click-fold is one of them, in the form of steel panels. Externally, it is similar to a manual fold, while providing for a special specificity of installation. With its help, durable cladding of surfaces is created, and the scope of application relates to the arrangement of roofs and facades. The presence of a special fold fastening system on the panels significantly simplifies the installation process, suggesting the ability to cope with this process independently.

Specifics of click-seam cladding of facades

The material got its name due to the convenient connection of the elements between themselves. In short, facade cassettes (paintings) are fixed in almost one click. The production features of the material require only pressing on the sheet or tapping the seam. The adhesion occurs in special grooves, resulting in a strong and hermetic locking connection along the entire length of the sheet. The main advantage of such installation is the lack of need to use specialized tools. As a rule, a metal facade is created using a mallet or a tinsmith's hammer. Other key features include the following factors:

The facade panel does not contain stiffening ribs

Due to this, the material is easy to bend, repeating the unevenness of the base to which it is adjacent. Therefore, if it is necessary to obtain a smooth surface of the aluminum facade, it is necessary to pay attention to the preliminary preparation of the wall. For this purpose, a lathing is usually created with a horizontal step of 30-50 cm.

Seamless installation

Installation of the material involves the use of hidden fasteners. The design of the façade finishing plate is equipped with special places for such elements, and special strips are usually used on the ends. They provide a hook for the picture with bends, due to which they are securely held along the perimeter without the use of screws.

Technology of installation of click-fold on the facade

The basic technological process can be described using the example of installing a ventilated facade - this is the format most often provided for working with this material. Its essence is as follows:

• Preparing the wall surface. The base should be as flat as possible - plaster can be used for this. Installing the lathing for facade systems involves a horizontal format using wood or metal. To protect the outer part of the wall, it is advisable to install a layer of insulation in advance.
• Installing click folds. Initially, guide strips are installed. They will help to lay out the first row of the facade from corrugated board, which is the basis for laying. In the process, you should immediately clamp the folds so as not to disturb the structure of the structure.
• Fixing the sheets of the metal facade. It is carried out in accordance with the installation technology, the description of which can be found in the manufacturer's instructions.
• Creating ventilation and protection. To avoid condensation during the operation of the facade cladding, it is necessary to think through the ventilation system. Constant air access can be obtained due to the U-shaped strip or the ridge ventilation strip when installing the gutter on the facade. In this way, excess moisture will be removed from the structure in the future, and the microclimate will be maintained within the norm.

Advantages of click-seam façade solutions

As practice shows, metal for facades is considered the best facing material. In this case, all the advantages are due to the operational and technical characteristics of the basic raw materials used in manufacturing:

• resistance to external influences and corrosion;
• durability with a warranty of over 50 years;
• light weight - the average weight of a metal sheet is 5 kg;
• versatility and aesthetics - the specificity of the material allows you to create architectural cladding in different styles and directions.

Falz for finishing is an excellent solution for those who prefer modern facades in a stylish design. If you want to get a high-quality result for decades, it is best to entrust such work to the professionals of "RСС ALBA". They are well versed in laying technology and will be able to take into account the slightest nuances during installation work.