Facade Cladding in Durable Aluminium and Wood Systems
Facade cladding protects and defines building exteriors across residential, commercial and public sector developments. The choice of cladding material affects long-term performance, maintenance requirements and the building's visual identity. Project requirements, building regulations and design objectives all influence the selection of the right system.
With facade systems delivered by Nordic Facades, it is possible to adapt the system to the building and not the other way around. This is without compromising on quality or the many building requirements for functionality, performance and fire safety.
Nordic Facades gives you the freedom to choose when it comes to materials, scale and design. All solutions are system tested and approved and combine aesthetics, function and sustainability.
Wooden Facade Cladding
Thermo-treated wood provides the foundation for wooden facades, ensuring shape stability, durability and a life expectancy of 30 to 50 years. FSC and PEFC certified wood ensures responsible sourcing from sustainably managed forests.
System Options
Woodfac Click is an open system with wooden slats on an aluminium structure, available for horizontal or vertical installation. The slat spacing allows natural light to filter through, creating dynamic visual effects.
Woodfac Panel is a closed system with wooden slats mounted on aluminium panels that shield the building from weather while back ventilation ensures airflow. Both systems include profiles for finishing around doors, windows and other facade elements.
Fire Performance and Safety
All wood is impregnated with Burnblock, a Cradle to Cradle certified fire retardant that is 100% natural, biodegradable and non-toxic. Burnblock is the only fire retardant with full EN16755 accreditation.
Woodfac is End Use tested and approved according to BR18, achieving B-s1,d0 or B-s2,d0 classifications depending on timber species. As an installed system, it is the only facade solution on the market with this level of testing and approval. Projects requiring a fire proof facade benefit from this comprehensive documentation.
Maintenance and Longevity
The combination of thermo-treatment and fire retardant impregnation delivers maintenance free cladding performance. Wooden facades develop a natural patina over time, while the treatment ensures dimensional stability without regular upkeep.
Aluminium Facade Cladding
Aluminium has become a preferred material for facade cladding due to its durability, low weight and design versatility. The material resists corrosion effectively, even in coastal environments, and will not rust, rot or degrade over time. As a non-combustible material, aluminium also contributes to the building's overall fire strategy.
System Options
As the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor of Nordisk Profil, Nordic Facades supplies two aluminium facade systems, each designed for different architectural requirements.
Napsu Click is an open system with aluminium slats clicked onto a mounting rail, allowing light and shadow to create architectural depth.
Alufac Panel is a closed system with aluminium slats mounted on panels, functioning as a climate screen that protects the building while underlying ventilation allows the facade to breathe.
Both systems offer corner solutions, covering profiles and accessory profiles for doors and windows. They are installed without visible screws or brackets, delivering a clean finish.
Sustainability and Environmental Documentation
Greenline aluminium consists of 100% collected and recycled material and uses only 5% of the energy required to produce primary aluminium. This results in the market's best EPD values, supported by Greenline certificates and full environmental documentation.
Lifespan and Maintenance
Aluminium facades require little to no maintenance throughout their lifespan, which extends beyond 70 years. Occasional cleaning is typically sufficient to maintain appearance.
What Is Facade Cladding?
Facade cladding is an external layer installed on a building's exterior walls to protect against weather, moisture and environmental damage. Panels, slats or boards attach to the building's framework, creating a ventilated cavity that allows moisture to escape while preventing water ingress.
This ventilated design prevents condensation buildup and protects the underlying structure. The rainscreen principle ensures that water penetrating the outer layer drains away without reaching the building fabric. The air gap between the cladding and the building wall also improves thermal performance.
Fire Safety and Professional Advisory Support
Fire safety is a critical consideration for multi-storey buildings in the UK and Ireland. Whether specifying aluminium or wood, proper documentation is central to achieving compliance and demonstrating that fire protection measures are in place.
Nordic Facades acts as a professional sparring partner for fire advisors, architects, contractors and installers. We offer guidance on fire class requirements, material selection in relation to regulations, and documentation requirements for facade solutions. This support creates a documentation bridge between what is designed, tested and built.
Installation and Performance
Aluminium and wooden facade systems alike follow a plug-and-play concept with three assembly steps: Mount, Click, Fix. This approach allows for quick installation with high precision.
No visible screws or brackets are used, delivering a clean aesthetic with secure attachment. Built-in thermal movement allowances accommodate expansion and contraction without stress on fixings or joints.
Selecting the Right Facade Cladding System
Choosing facade cladding involves matching material characteristics to project requirements. Climate conditions, building use, maintenance capacity and aesthetic objectives all influence the decision.
All facade systems offer CE-marked solutions with full technical documentation. Design for Disassembly principles mean all components can be dismantled and reused for other purposes or new projects.
Contact us to discuss your project requirements, or request technical documentation and samples.