What types of façade systems do you install?

We install rainscreen cladding, metal facades, composite panels, decorative façade systems, and fire-safe cladding solutions.

Do you offer fire-safe cladding replacements?

Yes, we provide certified fire-safe cladding solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings according to UK regulations.

uPVC Fire Rated RAUFERNO Systems

Façade Creations – uPVC Fire Rated RAUFERNO Systems

Fire-Rated Façade Performance for Critical Building Applications

Within façade engineering, fire performance is not an optional enhancement – it is a defined requirement shaped by building regulations, occupancy type, and risk classification. At Façade Creations, we incorporate fire-rated uPVC solutions designed for controlled performance under critical conditions, including systems aligned with REHAU fire performance frameworks and approved fire-rated glazing assemblies, including Rauferno-classified systems.

These solutions are specified where standard uPVC systems are insufficient for compliance-driven façade design.

Controlled Performance Under Fire Conditions

Fire-rated uPVC systems are developed with material compositions and assembly configurations intended to slow the spread of fire and maintain structural integrity for defined time periods, depending on certification class.

Unlike standard façade elements, these systems are evaluated under strict test conditions that assess:

Flame resistance and propagation control
Structural stability under elevated temperatures
Integrity of seals and joint systems
Performance continuity during exposure

In façade applications, this ensures that critical escape routes, compartmentalized zones, and protected elevations maintain required safety standards.

Application in Regulated Building Environments

Fire-rated systems are not universal façade components – they are specified selectively based on regulatory and architectural requirements.

Typical application areas include:

High-rise residential developments
Commercial buildings with compartmentation requirements
Escape route and corridor glazing systems
Institutional and public infrastructure projects
Refurbishment projects requiring compliance upgrades

Each application is driven by statutory compliance rather than aesthetic preference.

Integration Within Façade Systems

Fire-rated uPVC systems operate as part of a larger façade strategy rather than independent elements. Their performance is dependent on correct integration with glazing, framing, and installation methodology.

At Façade Creations, these systems are incorporated into façade assemblies where:

System compatibility is verified
Installation detailing follows certified methods
Performance requirements are clearly defined at specification stage

This ensures that fire performance is maintained as part of the complete envelope system, not isolated components.

Material Behavior and System Integrity

Under elevated thermal exposure, fire-rated systems are designed to maintain controlled deformation behavior, limiting failure points that could compromise compartmentation.

Key considerations include:

Resistance to premature structural collapse
Controlled material response under heat exposure
Maintenance of sealed integrity within defined thresholds
Stability of system joints and connections

These characteristics are essential for maintaining compliance in regulated façade zones.

Specification-Driven Selection Approach

Fire-rated systems are selected based on compliance documentation, test certification, and project-specific fire strategy requirements. Unlike standard uPVC offerings, selection is not aesthetic-led but governed by technical validation.

At Façade Creations, specification is aligned with:

Fire strategy documentation
Building control requirements
Project risk classification
System certification status

This ensures that each installation meets required regulatory benchmarks.

Façade Creations Integration Standard

Fire-rated systems are integrated within our façade framework with a focus on compliance assurance and installation accuracy. Every system is reviewed within the context of its intended application zone and performance classification.

Through this approach, Façade Creations ensures:

Verified fire-rated system selection
Alignment with project compliance requirements
Controlled installation methodology across façade packages

Technical Documentation & Certification Access

Fire-rated systems require strict adherence to certified documentation. All relevant technical data sheets, product certifications, and system literature are made available through the Downloads section of the website.

These documents must be referenced directly during specification and installation planning to ensure compliance integrity.