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Petrarch unveils PlanX – a new benchmark in sustainable facade design

A new slimline façade panel from Petrarch combines aesthetics with sustainability.

 

An innovative slimline cladding panel manufactured in the UK from reconstituted stone has been launched by leading rainscreen solutions supplier Petrarch to help architects and specifiers marry façade aesthetics with sustainability.

Petrarch PlanX is a refined, slimline panel pre-cut into sleek, lightweight profiles available in three standard sizes – 1209mm x 147mm, 1514mm x 147mm and 2428mm x 147mm – as well as custom sizes up to 2428mm x 300mm.

Supporting a retrofit ethic, Petrarch PlanX is created from off-cuts from principal panel fabrication wherever feasible. In an age where re-using construction materials wherever possible is more important than ever, contemporary PlanX leads the way for both new-build and refurbishment projects.

Created to not only support modern design aesthetics but also to optimise material use and minimise waste, Petrarch PlanX was designed specifically to meet the demands of contemporary architecture, all while maintaining the Petrarch brand’s trusted durability, performance and environmental credentials.

These have evolved over more than half a century to offer an industry-leading 50-year guarantee and recent BRE EPD certification to reinforce the company’s commitment to transparency and sustainability.

The Petrarch rainscreen cladding system is renowned for its resilience, excelling rigorous CWCT testing and standing up to the harshest environmental conditions. With Petrarch PlanX, these qualities remain intact, underpinned by the same unwavering technical strength, fire resistance and extreme durability – just in a more streamlined format.

Beyond its sustainability credentials, Petrarch PlanX enhances facade functionality. As a high-performing rainscreen, it plays a critical role in water management while delivering a sleek aesthetic. Its adaptability allows for application across a range of projects, from high-end residential developments and large-scale commercial schemes to education and healthcare projects.

Manufactured in Hastings for over five decades, Petrarch’s reconstituted stone is predominantly composed of crushed marble and stone – up-cycled material that would otherwise go to landfill. PlanX furthers this eco-conscious approach.

Designed for architects who prioritise both aesthetic impact and responsible sourcing, Petrarch PlanX embodies the evolution of facade materials. Its production process champions sustainability by repurposing high-quality, by-product marble and stone, aligning with the increasing demand for environmentally responsible building solutions.

Petrarch Sales Director Tom Walker said:

“Petrarch PlanX is a material that speaks to the future. It blends the timeless appeal of stone with modern, sustainable innovation, offering architects and specifiers a facade solution that is as sophisticated as it is responsible.”

For more details about Petrarch PlanX, please CLICK HERE TO EMAIL Petrarch

 

or telephone +44(0)1424 852 641

 

or CLICK HERE to visit the Petrarch website

 

 

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EUROFORM’S WEATHERCLAD® MEETS BRIEF FOR ILFRACOMBE HOMES

 

Euroform’s WeatherClad® wood effect shiplap planks have been selected for Devonshire Homes’ new Ilfracombe development, Mariner’s Haven.  Euroform is supplying the low maintenance, fibre cement planks, which are manufactured according to BS EN 12467: 2012+A2:2018 and have BDA Agrément certification, in six bespoke colours.

 

Devonshire Homes has designed the Mariner’s Haven homes in sympathy with the landscape.  A number of the house types will feature half shiplaped exteriors to reflect the character of the development’s coastal location in an elevated position overlooking Ilfracombe.

 

Performance and look were key criteria for product selection for Devonshire Homes.  Initially, Euroform provided samples of eight bespoke colours from which the housebuilder chose six to depict sand, grass, sea and sky.  WeatherClad® is also available in 21 standard colours, plus RAL and NCS colours on request, and Euroform provides a comprehensive range of colour matched profiles and trims.

 

The natural timber effect of WeatherClad®, with its random embossed grain, and the width of the board will both add to the pleasing look.  WeatherClad® boards are 230mm wide, wider than most similar boards on the market.

 

WeatherClad® carries third party BDA Agrément certification from KIWA, a certification recognised by architects, specifiers, engineers and building control personnel.  Certification confirms the product’s suitability and fitness for purpose in terms of performance and durability.  WeatherClad® has a European Classification of A2-s1,d0 for Reaction to Fire in accordance with BS EN 13501-1.

 

Weatherclad® is part of the range of Euroform’s Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) assessed products.*

 

 

Angus Cook, Managing Director at Devonshire Homes, commented:

“One of our top priorities when bringing our new homes to local communities is to ensure properties are sympathetic to the local environment. This is precisely why we chose Euroform’s WeatherClad® as the colours on offer complimented the countryside and ocean scenery surrounding Mariner’s Haven. We always look to use high-quality products that will stand the test of time, and WeatherClad® promises to do just that with its strong durability and water vapour resistance. The team at Euroform have been a pleasure to work with and have provided support throughout the construction process as we work towards bringing these modern and energy-efficient homes to local house hunters who really need them.”

 

Euroform’s specification manager Kieran Huotari-Francis explains,

“WeatherClad® is wider than traditional cement-based cladding planks and aesthetically more pleasing than narrower options.  It was good to meet with Devonshire Homes to discuss their requirements, so that we could meet with their preferred bespoke colour choices and address their technical queries.  We are working with their on-site team to provide support during construction.”

 

WeatherClad® can be purchased from Euroform in split pallets, helping customers to avoid waste.

Euroform has an easy-to-use online tool for calculating the number of boards required for projects

CLICK HERE TO VIEW

An independent, award-winning house builder Devonshire Homes has been building homes in Devon and the West Country for over 30 years and is known for its high quality homes built in sympathy with the local environment.  Mariner’s Haven is delivering 347 new homes, including 38 affordable homes, ranging from one and two bedroom apartments to two, three and four bedroom houses.  The first homes were released for sale in late 2024.

 

Euroform has been developing, fabricating and supplying materials for the construction industry since 1995, specialising in ensuring fire and thermal compliance across its product range.  It is part of the Performance Technology Group, a group of companies supporting the construction industry to meet acoustic, fire, thermal and vibration challenges.

 

*000900042/1225 – Code for Construction Product Information (cpicode.org.uk)

CLICK HERE FOR THE EUROFORM WEBSITE

 

AND HERE FOR DEVONSHIRE HOMES

 

 

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