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FR-A non-combustible panels offer Architects, Specifiers & Developers an ideal glazing panel that is both A2 Classified and compliant with UK Building Regulations.
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External Cladding Panels
Bespoke external cladding, precision cut and tailored to your project
- Capacity – 3 UK sites. 65+ experts. Ready to deliver at scale.
Reliable – Rapid, dependable shipping across the UK and worldwide.
Expertise – Decades of experience in insulation, CNC panels, and cladding.
Quality – Precision engineered products built for strength and durability.
Why Choose Panel Systems
Experience & Expertise
Capacity & Capability
Reliability
What are external cladding panels?
External cladding panels are non-structural boards fixed to the exterior of buildings to improve weather resistance, thermal performance, and aesthetics. Panel Systems offers a full fabrication service, including CNC machining, edge profiling, and secret fix drilling. Ideal for rainscreen façades and fascia detailing on commercial and residential projects.
Key Benefits:
Experience & Expertise
Capacity & Capability
Reliability
Rockpanel boards are a durable, cost-effective cladding solution that are manufactured from sustainable rock fibre ideal for façades with unique detailing. Supplied in a wide range of colours, shapes, and sizes, they’re easy to cut on site, quick to install, and highly sustainable. Their long lifespan, minimal maintenance needs, and flexibility make them a practical choice for creative building designs.
What are Rockpanel Panels?
- Easy to cut and install
- Low maintenance with a 60+ year lifespan
- Wide colour and shape range available
- Durable, flexible, and cost-effective
- A2 non-combustible options available upon request
Key Benefits
What are Equitone panels?
Equitone is a high-performance fibre cement cladding board designed for modern architectural façades. Made from through-coloured fibre cement, with a natural finish and long-term durability. Panel Systems offers full fabrication services to suit bespoke project requirements, with options that meet A2 fire classification standards.
Key Benefits
- Durable, low-maintenance fibre cement construction
- Wide range of finishes and textures
- Full fabrication and site support available
- A2 non-combustible option available on request
What are Trespa panels?
Trespa panels are high-pressure laminate (HPL) boards used for external cladding, window infill areas, and interior environments. Known for their durability, colour stability, and resistance to impact and moisture, Trespa panels are ideal for both functional and aesthetic applications. Panel Systems offers a full fabrication service, including CNC machining, edge profiling, and blind drilling for secret fix systems.
Key Benefits
- Weather and UV resistant
- High impact and moisture resistance
- Excellent colour stability
- Safe fire behaviour and easy to clean
- CNC-cut and fabricated to your specification
Computer optimised panel layouts to reduce material waste
- Capacity – 3 UK sites. 65+ experts. Ready to deliver at scale.
- Reliable – Rapid, dependable shipping across the UK and worldwide.
- Expertise – Decades of experience in insulation, CNC panels, and cladding.
- Quality – Precision-engineered products built for strength and durability.
Our reputation for excellence and proven track record make us a manufacturer you can always rely on.
Advanced 3 & 5-axis CNC edge profiling and grooving
Blind drilling for secret fix systems
Site support and fixing advice available
Fully fabricated to site sizes: cutting, shaping, and drilling
What is a portable stage?
Portable stages are modular, lightweight platforms designed for quick setup and storage. Commonly used in drama groups, schools, events/conferences and venues, they offer a flexible solution where permanent staging isn’t practical.
Key Benefits:
Aluglaze FR panels are designed for use in curtain walling where fire safety is critical. They combine aluminium skins with a fully non-combustible A2-s1 d0 core, meeting UK building regulations. Ideal for high-rise, public, and commercial buildings, they offer long-term durability, thermal insulation, and finish flexibility.
What are Aluglaze FR Panels?
- Non-combustible A2-rated core
- Excellent thermal and weather resistance
- Lightweight, rigid construction
- Custom colours and anodised finishes available
Benefits at a Glance
Panel Build Up
Weight
- Type 2: 14.9 kg/m² (28mm panel with 2.0mm aluminium faces)
- Type 2a: 16.1 kg/m² (based on 1000x1000mm sample, 28mm thick, 2.0mm faces)
- Contact us for calculations on other panel sizes
Panel Tolerances
- Length & Width: +/-2mm
- Thickness: +/-1.0mm
U-Value
Fire Classification
- The Nexus stone wool core and calcium silicate edging (Type 2a) are made from Fireclass A1 materials
- Classification covers aluminium skin thicknesses of 1.5mm, 2.0mm, and 3.0mm
Both Type 2 and 2A panels are tested to EN 13501-1:2018 by Efectis France and achieve a Euroclass A2-s1 d0 fire rating.
- Available on request depending on panel build-up and specification
Aluglaze FR panels are independently tested and classified to A2-s1,d0 under EN 13501-1:2018, confirming their suitability for use in buildings requiring non-combustible materials.
Testing was carried out by Efectis France, covering:
- EN ISO 1716 – Assessed the calorific value of individual panel components
- EN 13823 (SBI Test) – Measured smoke production, heat release, and flame spread in corner exposure
The panels are fully compliant with UK Building Regulations for use in curtain wall infill panels, and comply with necessary quality standards.
Options
Our range of Non-Combustible architectural panels includes three types of A2- s1,d0 Non-combustible insulated panels for glazing and curtain walling applications. Each panel contains a Nexus Lamella Core with the following variations:
- Type 2 with a powder coated finish and standard edge detail
- Type 2a with a powder coated finish and high density edge for demanding applications
Improved weather resistance
FR-A Type 2
FR-A Type 2a
Excellent insulation
Lightweight and easy to install
Excellent Acoustic Properties
Customisable finishes
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Technical:
Panel Fabrication
Panel Systems offers CNC cutting, shaping, and drilling to exact site requirements. Panels can be fabricated up to 7 metres in length, supporting a wide range of cladding applications.
Machine Capabilities
- 3-axis and 5-axis CNC routing
- Beam saw cutting for speed and accuracy
- Edge profiling and face grooving
- Blind drilling for secret fix systems
Compatible Brands
Fabrication services available for Rockpanel, Equitone, and Trespa cladding boards. Fire ratings and thickness options vary by product.
Applications
Panel Systems fabricates and supplies external cladding panels for a wide range of projects across the commercial, residential, and education sectors. We work closely with leading brands to deliver high-quality, bespoke solutions:
- Rockpanel – Rock Fibre Cladding
- Equitone – Etex range of Equitone Fibre Cement Facade Cladding
- Trespa Meteon – External HPL Laminate