The challenge
Flat aluminium composite material (ACM) cladding panels were specified for the Cooper Croydon BMW dealership as a lower cost alternative to traditional cassette panels. The aluminium facade follows a strict design style and is part of the dealership's branding, so it had to match other BMW dealerships. Fixing the flat panels by traditional methods would have left face fixings visible on the smooth aluminium finish.
The DCP solution
DCP supplied Proplast CM100, Proplast RC100 and Probuild PB200 for a concealed, bonded fixing. With no visible fixings, the panels give the smooth, clean exterior the developer wanted.
DCP products used
Building finishes
Proplast CM100
Single component, high strength pre-mixed cementitious plaster (Formerly known as Aylaplast 100) Product page: Proplast CM100
Building finishes
Proplast RC100
Single component, pre-mixed dash slurry coat Product page: Proplast RC100
Building finishes
Probuild PB200
Improved cementi tious skim coat, smooth finishing and small filling putty plaster suitable for internal and... Product page: Probuild PB200
Named in the project
DCP 3 mm double sided tape
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How it was applied
- Prepare and prime all surfaces.
- Hold the ACM panels in place temporarily with DCP 3 mm thick double sided tape.
- Allow the bonding products to set, fully bonding the panels to the structure.
The result
When set, the panels were fully bonded to the structure with no visible fixings.
