ventilated facade

ROOM FOR
IMAGINATION
 Ventilated facade

The technical performances of the gigantic sized RAK Ceramics Maximus slabs are
the perfect solution for the external cladding of buildings. High resistance, light
weight, easy to install and maintain, with a high aesthetic and energy value that
enhance the building industry.

Our designers and engineers have worked on some of the most iconic projects in
the world, giving priority to client requirements to ensure maximum architectural
flexibility and cost-efficiency. We bring forth latest and the best trends in the facade
design industry with the definitive aim to change the way buildings are viewed, both
aesthetically and technologically.

We design and supply personalized facade systems accommodating everything from

the edge of the building to the exterior face of the facade panels.

We offer complete and approved facade systems including all the substructure, fixing
and sealing components.

Facade: Uni Hyper White and Uni Dark black

Facade: Behind Grey

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Facade: Portovenere Marble

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Facade: Basaltina Grey

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FACADE S U B S T R U CT U R E S Y S TE M S
AND C O M P O NENT S .
The Ventilated Curtain Walls System (VCWS)

A ventilated curtain wall is a facade system composed of several layers, in which the supporting external wall
is provided with a layer (cladding) that offers protection against the weather. The cladding can be made from a
wide variety of materials: ceramic, metal, fibre cement, composite panels, natural stone etc. The substructure
attaches this façade cladding to the solid outer wall of a building while leaving a gap between the two.

Ventilated Curtain Walls are acknowledged as one of the most sustainable, cost-effective, and technologically
advanced facade systems. On top of their outstanding structural and physical advantages, VCWS offer architects
a virtually unlimited range of possibilities for creating striking designs.

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 This section presents two VECO Facade Substructure Systems used as fastening options for Ceramic Panels.

VECO-A-2000 - Invisible Fastening with Under-cut Anchors

VECO-A-1020 - Visible Fastening with Stainless Steel Clips

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 ventilated
facades Veco-a-2000
I nv i s i bl e Fas t e n i n g w i t h U n d e r- c u t An c h ors

System: This system is used as a horizontal mounting system for invisible facade fastenings in Vertical Aluminium Substructure with L-Profiles and Horizontal Agraffe Profile

combination with under-cut anchors. This system is used as a horizontal mounting system for invisible facade fastenings in combination with under-cut
anchors.
Type of cladding: Large and small format Ceramic panels
VECO-A-2000 system components are made from an aluminium alloy of the type EN-AW-6063T66 and are sup-
Type of fastening: Invisible fixation with under-cut anchor plied in a variety of sizes to meet the specific static and structural requirements of the project.

1 2

1 Thermo-stops Wall Bracket Fixed Point

4 3 4
2
Mockup of Ceramic Panels installed using GIP VECO-A-2000 Substructure System
6 Wall Bracket Sliding Point Wall Anchors

5 6

5
Vertical Profiles Spring clip for brackets
7
7 8

9
Self drilling screws Agraffe + Horizontal Profile

10
9 10

3
Agraffe with Fixing & KEIL Undercut Anchors
Adjusting Screw

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 ventilated
facades Veco-a-2000
I nv i s i bl e Fas t e n i n g w i t h U n d e r- c u t An c h ors

Substructure Components Aluminium Substructure with Vertical Profiles and Horizontal Agraffe Profile
1 - Thermo-Stop plates are placed to prevent contact between the brackets and the wall of the building.

2 & 3 - VECO-A system brackets are made from an aluminium alloy of type EN-AW-6063T66 and are supplied in a variety
of sizes to meet the specific static and structural requirements of the project. The brackets can be used universally as fixed
point or sliding point fastenings. Using the corresponding components, the length of the bracket is also infinitely adjustable
and can therefore be adapted to the tolerances of the external wall of the building.

4 - Wall Anchors: Mechanical Anchor to fix the brackets to the wall substrate.

5 - Vertical Profiles : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1
L-Profile from Extruded Aluminium Alloy EN AW-6063T66 (used in central supports & HORIZONTAL SECTION
2a
connection applications)

T-Profile from extruded Aluminium Alloy EN AW-6063T66 (used in area of joints)

6 - Spring clip made from spring steel 1.4310 used to aid installation 3 1 4 1 Thermo-stop

7 - Self Drilling Screws: Self drilling screws made from stainless steel A2 and A4 for fastening of horizontal profiles to 2a Wall Bracket Fixed Point
brackets and vertical profiles
2b Wall Bracket Sliding Point
8 & 9 - There are 3 types of Agraffes: (Rigid)/ (Adjustable)/(Adjusting +Fixed). The components used with them are adjusting
screws, self drilling screws and self-adhesive foam rubber. 3 Wall Anchor
3
10 - The KEIL undercut anchor for the hidden attachment of thin panels is made from stainless steel. Its geometry which
4 Thermal Insulation
matches the KEIL undercut drill hole, guarantees a positive locking attachment free from expansion pressure in all panel 4
materials from a panel thickness of 6mm onwards. Different insertion depths are possible depending on the thickness of
5 Vertical Profile
the panel. 9 7 8 2 5 6
5

6 Horizontal Channel 6

7 7 Agraffe incl. foam rubber

6 (adjustable / rigid) +
adjusting screw 7

1 2 3 4 5
1 8 KEIL Under-cut Anchor
8
2b
9 9 Ceramic Cladding
3

Thermo-stops Wall Bracket Fixed Point Wall Bracket Sliding Point Wall Anchors Vertical Profiles 5
8
4
9
6 7 8 9 10

Spring clip for brackets Self drilling screw Agraffe + Horizontal Profil Agraffe with Fixing & KEIL Undercut Anchors
Adjusting Screw
2a

VERTICAL SECTION
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 ventilated
facades Veco-a-2000
I nv i s i bl e Fas t e n i n g w i t h U n d e r- c u t An c h ors

Corner Details Exploded Axonometric

OUTER CORNER INNER CORNER

Typical Fixing Detail of Ceramic Panels with gip-veco-a-2000 System using Under-cut Anchors
Notes:

A
KEIL Under-Cut Anchor

GIP-Profile Agraffe
GIP-Profile
Horizontal Channel Detail 1
Adjusting Screw Fix Point Bracket 600

1 Thermo-stop
6

B B 2 Fixed/Sliding Point Brackets

600

Detail 1
SCALE 1:4
3 Wedge Anchor BZ 10/30 M10 A4
Slide Point Bracket
6

Typical Fixing Detail of

4 Spring Clip For Bracket
Under-Cut with GIP- VECO
2000 System

5 Veco L-Profile
600

6 Self-Drilling Screw
6

Detail 2
7 GIP Profile Agraffe
SCALE 1:4

8 GIP Profile Agraffe with Fixing

600

Screw

A 9 GIP Profile Agraffe with Adjust

ELEVATION
SCALE 1:12
SECTION A-A
SCALE 1:12 ment Screw
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Date: DESIGNED BY: 10 KEIL Under-cut Anchor Type

Sheet KHAA
1200 1200 DRAWN BY:

Scale
6

SECTION B-B
SCALE 1:12
Drawing No:
11 Ceramic Cladding
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 ventilated
facades gip veco-a-1020
V i s i bl e Fas t e n i n g w i t h Sta i n le s s Ste e l C lip s

System: Vertical Aluminium substructure with L-and T-profiles and ceramic clips 1 - Thermo-Stop plates are placed to prevent contact between the brackets and the wall of the building.

Type of cladding: Large and small format Ceramic panels 2 & 3 - VECO-A system brackets are made from an aluminium alloy of type EN-AW-6063T66 and are supplied in a variety
of sizes to meet the specific static and structural requirements of the project. The brackets can be used universally as fixed
Type of fastening: Visible fixation with clips point or sliding point fastenings. Using the corresponding components, the length of the bracket is also infinitely adjustable
and can therefore be adapted to the tolerances of the external wall of the building.

4 - Wall Anchors: Mechanical Anchor to fix the brackets to the wall substrate.

5 - Vertical Profiles :

L-Profile from Extruded Aluminium Alloy EN AW-6063T66 (used in central supports &

connection applications)

T-Profile from extruded Aluminium Alloy EN AW-6063T66 (used in area of joints)

6 - Spring clip made from spring steel 1.4310 used to aid installation.

7 - Self Drilling Screws: Self drilling screws made from stainless steel A2 and A4 for fastening of horizontal profiles to
brackets and vertical profiles.

8 - Stainless Steel Coated Ceramic Clips / Ceramic Clips Accessories including ceramic clips plate, rivets and rubber.
Mockup of Ceramic Panels installed using GIP VECO-A-1020 substructure system

Vertical Aluminium Substructure with L and T-Profiles and ceramic clips

This system is used as a vertical mounting system for visible facade fastenings with ceramic clips.

VECO-A-1020 system components are made from an aluminium alloy of the type EN-AW-6063T66 and are supplied in a
variety of sizes to meet the specific static and structural requirements of the project.

7 1 2 1 2 3 4

1
4 Thermo-stops Wall Bracket Fixed Point

3 4 Thermo-stops Wall Bracket Fixed Point Wall Bracket Sliding Point Wall Anchors
2
6 5 6 7 8
Wall Bracket Sliding Point Wall Anchors

5 5 6
8 Vertical Profiles Spring clip for brackets Self drilling screws Ceramic Clips with Accessories

Vertical Profiles Spring clip for brackets

7 8

3
Self drilling screws Ceramic Clips with accessories

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facades gip veco-a-1020
V i s i bl e Fas t e n i n g w i t h Sta i n le s s Ste e l C lip s

Vertical Aluminium Substructure with L- and T-profiles and ceramic clips Corner Details

1 2 3 4 5 6 1
HORIZONTAL SECTION
2a

3 1 2 4 1 Thermo-stop

2a Wall Bracket Fixed Point

2b Wall Bracket Sliding Point

3 Wall Anchor
3
4 Thermal Insulation OUTER CORNER

5 Vertical Profile 4

6 5 7
6 Ceramic Clips with 5

Accessories
6 6
7 Ceramic Cladding
7
7
5

3 2b

2a

INNER CORNER

VERTICAL SECTION
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 RAK Ceramics
recommended PARTNER
RAK Ceramics FOR VENTILATED FACADE :
P.O. Box 4714, Ras Al Khaimah,
United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.)
Tel.: +971 7 2467000
Fax: +971 7 2445270
Email : [email protected]

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REF: VENTILATED FACADE 6/2019 V 1.0