Plate aluminum rainscreens consist typically of open joint, .125 aluminum panels, installed over an airspace and waterproofing.These systems are installed with exposed fasteners, which can be selected so that they blend in or so that they provide colorful accents. The cost advantage over formed aluminum panels or composites is primarily due to the lack of a routing and bending step.

Northshore still keeps field fabrication to a minimum with CNC fabrication of predrilled holes and pre-measured pieces, which can provide a very sharp, artistic look.

Northclad Rainscreen Solutions fabricates Zinc material  in a variety of shapes and dimensions, including:

• Flat or standing seam Interlocking Panels
• Composites
• Gridded Panels with Interlocking Reveals
• Flashings, copings and gutters

Zinc  varies in appearance by level of pre-patina and manufacturer.  We can help you get the look you want, with Rheinzink or United Zinc. Call us for samples!

Competing zinc products are manufactured in designs that hold water and can't expand: both big problems for zinc!

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