What Sets Danpal’s VRS Exterior Wall Cladding Ahead of the Rest?

Exterior wall cladding is an excellent option to consider when renovating or upgrading your existing building. There are multiple reasons to upgrade a building when the time comes for scheduled renovation. Often, the structure has suffered severe weathering and no longer has the appeal it once had. The building façade might have become dated since its original design was in vogue, or perhaps the building serves a completely different purpose to that which it was originally intended.

This is when an exterior wall cladding solution, becomes the option of choice to refresh and uplift the buildings overall appearance. There are, however, many options currently in the market that appear to offer a suitable system for this purpose. So how can we differentiate between all these cladding materials and systems, in order to make the right choice? Danpal had put a lot of thought into this question, during the development of the Danpal VRS cladding solution. The purpose behind the VRS cladding solution, was not just to create another aesthetically pleasing cladding option for the market. Rather, it was to introduce a new concept, where equal consideration is given to both the performance and aesthetic aspects of the intended cladding.

One of the more important variables which are often overlooked, is the impact of the added weight from the new exterior wall cladding that is to be fitted to the existing structure. Danpal recognized this concern as an opportunity to develop a system which, would alleviate the problem completely. The answer was to fully integrate our lightweight Danpalon multicell panel within the cladding system. This development created a solution that is incredibly strong, durable but also lightweight. How lightweight? Up to 10 x lighter than some of the other more common cladding materials used in the industry. From a structural engineering perspective, the Danpal VRS cladding solution can be rated as adding no additional weight to the building.

Traditionally, wall cladding options already used in the market, have primarily offered the building an aesthetic upgrade, but have done very little for thermal performance or protection against weather conditions. With the modern cityscape being subjected to pollution and a harsh micro-climate, the building’s exterior is challenged on a daily basis. The solution for this, is to install a fully weather-proof exterior wall cladding system, which is able to both protect and extend the lifespan of the building’s exterior. Danpal’s answer, is a system which delivers a dry mechanical seal against the elements and is also installed proud of the exterior walls, in doing so – creating an airgap.

Danpal VRS Cladding Solution

Our Danpal VRS cladding solution has been specifically designed to allow for the natural circulation of air, via an updraft effect created between the existing wall and our Danpalon panel cladding material. This free movement of air, along with the use of our multicell Danpalon panels, is a key element in thermally insulating the existing building. By this unique process, our VRS external wall cladding system, is able to assist in modulating the temperature of the structure. Ultimately by doing so, contributing to the reduction of the monthly running costs of any existing HVAC systems.

At Danpal, we also understand the need for building envelope systems to be eye-catching and visually appealing. Over the last 30 years of development, Danpal has introduced an extensive range of Danpalon microcell polycarbonate panels. Our Danpalon panels are offered in a range of colours and finishes, unmatched by any other wall cladding manufacturer. We have developed panels with a metallic finish, a completely opaque colour range and a translucent colour range with varying degrees of opacity. Our extensive selection of options allows for unprecedented lighting effects and a visual aesthetic completely unique to a Danpal solution. This all translates to a VRS cladding solution, with all the aesthetic elements necessary to take your upgrade to the next level.

Any exterior wall cladding system must offer quality guarantees in both its manufacturing and performance. Danpal is no exception, which is why you can rely on our ISO 9001 and 14001 accredited production facilities. We manufacture all our building envelope systems in-house, which allows for the strictest levels of quality control to be applied. During manufacturing, we hot stamp all or Danpalon panels with a unique serial number, allowing us to keep track on the performance of any panel used around the world. This helps ensure, that when you install Danpal VRS exterior wall cladding on your building, our international 10 year warranty has you covered.

 

What sets Danpal’s VRS solution apart from traditional cladding systems in the marketplace? We have pioneered a dry glazed weather-proof system, based on the tried and tested lightweight yet durable Danpalon microcell panel. Our cladding system is offered in a palate of colours and finishes unrivalled in the market, allowing for a completely unique result. The VRS solution provides a combination of stunning aesthetic value and outstanding performance, all backed by a trusted international warranty. This is why there are no other external wall cladding option that can keep up with our innovative VRS external wall cladding solution.

Contact Danpal to discuss about our exterior wall cladding solution for your next architectural project.

Transform Your Building with Danpal’s VRS Cladding Solution

Many CBD’s are in desperate need of revitalization as a result of the urban decay that has crept in over the years. To combat this, programs of Urban Renewal have forged ahead. A large part of this process is the complete face-lifting of existing buildings with the use of external wall cladding materials. Danpal has recognized this fact and has developed its own cladding system called, VRS or Ventilated Rainscreen System.

Danpal VRS Cladding System

The Danpal VRS cladding system is an advanced, comprehensive solution that not only face-lifts a building but also provides full protection against the harsh environment. Our weather-proof cladding system has been specifically developed to allow for the natural circulation of air, via an updraft effect created between the existing wall and our Danpalon panel cladding material.

This free movement of air, along with the use of our multicell Danpalon panels, is a key element in thermally insulating the existing building. By this unique process, our VRS external wall cladding system, is able to assist in modulating the temperature of the structure. Ultimately by doing so, contributing to the reduction of the monthly running costs of any existing HVAC systems.

 

When compared to other types of cladding materials, it is clear, that our Danpal VRS cladding solution has several important attributes which give it the edge over the competition. The following are some of these key factors, shown to be superior to traditional cladding systems. Danpal VRS is 100% weather-proof, is up to 10 x lighter, has no visible fixations, is quicker to install and is offered in a multitude of colours and finishes.

Benefits derived from the use of  Danpal Cladding Solution

Beyond all these clear benefits derived from the use of our Danpal VRS cladding solution. Safety is paramount and must be a top priority when considering the choice of wall cladding material. Our Danpalon panel-based system has been Fire-rated as class B-s3, D0. This means that in the event of a fire, our VRS Danpalon panels will not spread the flame, nor will the cladding produce any hazardous smoke or give off dangerous particulates.

Danpal’s VRS offers the completely unique aesthetic appeal of our Danpalon multicell panels, high-end performance, a 25 year lifespan and inherently built-in safety factors. Danpal’s VRS cladding has you covered on all aspects that should be considered vital, when choosing an external wall cladding solution for your building.

Contact Danpal to discuss our cladding solution for your next architectural project.

A Building Façade Always Creates the First Impression

The first thing anyone notices when approaching a building, is its façade. A building façade offers the architect a prime opportunity to create a distinct design concept for the entire structure. Architects devote countless man-hours in the concept and design of their new project’s façade. This architectural feature tends to dominate and project the building’s true nature. It is no wonder then, that so much time and effort is placed in the selection of the right materials and building envelope system to fulfil this role.

Over the course of modern architecture, the building envelope has tended towards the use of various translucent glazing materials. The driving force behind this trend, has largely been to create dynamic open interiors spaces, where natural daylight can be used to its maximum effect. The introduction of all this natural light, however, comes with its own set of performance-related challenges.

Danpal Façade Systems

This is where Danpal’s range of façade systems really come into their own! Over the course of the last 50 years, Danpal has pioneered a select range of solutions for the building façade. These systems are based on the translucent Danpalon microcell panel, which was originally developed as a practical solution for balancing thermal and solar performance. In particular, Danpal has 3 distinct building façade systems, each developed for specific aesthetic and performance requirements. The Danpal traditional single glazed Façade System, has been the start of an evolution in façade solutions, pioneered by Danpal, which has led to the development of both the Danpatherm and Controlite systems.

Building Façade Solutions

With these building façade solutions, it is now possible to have a curtain-wall type translucent building façade that is lightweight, weatherproof, offers solar control, thermal balance and has aesthetic appeal. Danpal’s Danpatherm system, is based on an industry-unique double wall unitized cassette structure, delivering exceptional U-Value performance. Another advantage our Danpatherm offers is the ability to have all the cassettes manufactured off-site at our production facilities and delivered completely ready to install. This removes any potential errors or damage to the unitized cassettes, resulting from on-site fabrication.

In comparison, the Danpal Controlite system was developed to adapt to a wide range of solar conditions, automatically adjusting the amount of incoming daylight, to that of a set LUX level. This unique feature can be an invaluable tool for the architectural team, when considering necessary solutions for areas of the building façade, which receives most of the incoming solar radiation. The orientation of buildings is a critical factor which is taken into consideration, so as to maximise natural daylight. This uncontrolled light and heat often leads to the retrofitting of external louvres or blinds to the affected façade. In our opinion this is an incomplete solution, as not only are the building’s aesthetics compromised, but so is the quality of the incoming natural daylight entering the building.

Danpal’s original single glazed Traditional Façade system, is provided in 3 distinct faming options. Our traditional TP system is the most basic and offers an economical solution for facades where there is already a sub-frame in place. This flexible lightweight system is easy to install and delivers all the weather-proof, solar and thermal balance properties which our Danpalon microcell panels are renowned for. The next option up, is our Advanced NM system, which builds on the TP system, by adding an integrated sub-frame to the system. This opens up design options for the building façade, and has the added ability to span much longer distances. Lastly, our most advanced single glazed façade system, utilizes the Thermal Advanced AIRPT framing system. This frame has the addition of a built in sub-sill, as well as the inclusion of a thermal break, which further increases the system’s ability to resist unwanted thermal conductivity.

Green Building Status

With the increasing demands on our modern buildings from SANS regulations and further aspirations toward attaining Green Building status, the choice of building envelope system, is critical. Danpal has answered the call, and our range of solutions, developed specifically for the building façade, delivers. We deliver on the promise of thermal and solar balance, complete weather protection and modern aesthetics. All of these attributes are provided by lightweight façade systems, backed by Danpal’s international warranty. Our turn-key solutions have you covered from design, right through to installation. Make your buildings first impression count, and rely on our range of Danpal building façade solutions, to make a statement that lasts.

Contact Danpal to discuss building facade for your next architectural project.

Architectural Lighting Brought to Life

The field of architectural lighting is broad and encompasses many separate elements such as interior design, architecture, electrical engineering, and the proficient use of natural daylight. The knowledge and correct application of these fields, allows for the creation of interior spaces that are shaped from light. Danpal has a term for this, we call it ‘Light Architecture’, and it is our core driving force. Natural daylight not only plays a role in architectural lighting, we believe that it should also be the foundation of best practice within lighting design.

Introduction of Natural Daylight

We think best practice, due to the positive effects that result from the introduction of natural daylight to your building project. It is a documented fact that natural daylight has a measured positive effect on both the emotional and physical health of the inhabitants of the space. Research from case studies has also gone so far as to state, that without sufficient exposure to natural daylight each day, individuals suffer from poor sleep quality and are less active. The conclusion of these studies is that office workspaces and other daily interior environments should heavily promote the introduction of natural light, and in so doing, promote the health and well-being of the occupants.

Too often designers have turned to expensive artificial lighting systems when considering the building’s architectural lighting needs. Over the last +30 years, Danpal has developed advanced building envelope systems based on the integration of our translucent multicell Danpalon panel. Selecting a Danpal façade, roofing or skylight system for use in your building project, will result in the introduction of more natural daylight to the structure’s interior. Our solutions not only allow for a substantial increase in natural light, but are also designed with performance in mind. Our systems have been purpose built and designed to limit unwanted heat gain and to minimise the rapid heat loss associated with other glazing materials.

Modulate Light Transmission and Take Control of the Architectural Lighting

Danpal gives the architectural team the ability to modulate light transmission and take control of the architectural lighting for each project. Our Danpalon multicell panel has been designed to offer excellent thermal performance by mitigating the effects of heat transfer through the panel, by use of microcell insulating channels. These channels slow down the movement of heat and in so doing, assist in modulating the temperature of the building’s interior spaces. Typical glazing systems such as glass curtain walls, have to rely on double or triple glazing in order to replicate this type of performance. This can result in sky-high costings that blow the budget and framework systems which add a hefty amount of unnecessary weight to the building’s façade.

Seeking balance in architectural lighting means that equal consideration must be given to not only the amount of light but to the quality of light introduced. To create a HQE (High Quality Environment) the light allowed into the interior space should be homogenous and without hotspots. Our Danpalon panel-based systems transmit natural daylight in a diffuse manner, which assists in creating a harmonious interior space. Our Softlite co-extrusion finish completely diminishes glare and can be considered to be a key factor in shaping a HQE interior space.

Building projects which need to promote learning and concentration, such as schools, universities, and libraries in particular benefit greatly from the use of natural daylight. This fact should to be taken into consideration when designing an architectural lighting solution. Again, studies on the effects of the impact of natural light on learning and cognition have demonstrated a strong correlation between improved performance and exposure to natural light. It is no wonder then that Danpal has continually sought to improve the performance of its purpose built building envelope systems by introducing more advanced Danpalon panel based solutions.

Danpal’s Controlite system offers the world of architectural lighting a unique and powerful tool to modulate daylight entering the interior space. The system achieves this by automatically adjusting itself to match preprogramed LUX levels set for the interior. The Controlite system can be installed as either roofing, skylight or façade solution. We call this an intelligent daylight system, which has been used to great success around the world. Having access to such new and innovative daylighting technology, allows architectural teams to design for interior spaces without the constraints of old. Danpal remains committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible through our research and development into Light Architecture. We believe in an integrated and holistic approach to architectural lighting, which is why Danpal has taken the lead in bringing the industry the best qualities daylight has to offer.

Contact Danpal to discuss Architectural Lighting for your next architectural project.

Facades deliver superior function and appearance

Take a good look at what’s going on outside a building. What do you notice? If you’re observing the exterior of a building during rain, you’ll see that the skies open up and pour rain down everything below.

There’s no shelter for the building. It’s the same with snow, which falls and lands and piles up on the roof of a building. Cold winds are merciless. A building has nowhere to escape from the wrath of the elements. Weather is a tough adversary and at first glance, a building seems to have no way to defend against the elements.

But even though a building is locked into its location, that doesn’t make it defenseless, as long as it’s equipped with a façade by Danpal. If you’re looking for a way to give your building more protection from the weather, Danpal is here to help.

facadesTHE FUNCTIONS OF FACADES

Facades are probably more well known for what they do to improve the appearance of a building, but in reality, they’re also performing a vital function. With a Danpal façade, you can be confident that your building has superior thermal insulation to provide energy efficiency and comfort for a building’s occupants.

Danpal facades also deliver wind load resistance, reinforcing the ability of a structure to withstand the elements. Our facades are easy to install, so you’re going to reap the benefits in time and cost that come with less on-site labor. Less on-site labor causes less disruption for the building occupants and less cost for the building’s owner.

FACADES ARE DESIGNED FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE

Danpal has a well-established history for designing and manufacturing products that lead the pack when it comes to innovative performance. Keeping the weather out of a building’s interior is one of our areas of expertise. That’s because our facades employ a double-click locking system for powerful impact resistance. When it comes to the other side of the weather spectrum, our facades offer co-extended UV protection. Rain, shine or snow, we’re the façade experts in the building industry.

FUNCTION PLUS ESTHETICS EQUAL DANPAL FACADES

We don’t always like the rain and the snow, but everyone agrees that daylight is one of nature’s best gifts! As pioneers in daylighting architecture, Danpal has perfected the art of utilizing natural light to enhance the appearance of a building. By hiding or integrating building elements with conventional glazing, the amount of light can be controlled so that it creates striking visual contrasts in the amount that you prefer.

Variable levels of light transmission are the way to design an appearance that will impress and amaze. Daylighting is a dynamic, exciting way to enhance a building with an esthetic feature that pleases everyone.

In addition to daylighting, Danpal also offers a dazzling palette of colors from which to choose. We have special effects, textures, and finishes that allow you to give your building exactly the right image. Danpal designs products that give buildings strength, beauty, and efficiency.

Cladding Is A Multi-Faceted Building Addition

Simply described, cladding is the application of a layer of building material that adds thermal insulation and resistance to the natural elements and enhances the appearance of a structure. Cladding’s role is to prevent moisture from penetrating the building and damaging the interior of the structure. These qualities add to a building’s durability and esthetic appeal, and the experienced experts at Danpal can provide guidance in choosing the cladding that’s right for your building.

Choosing Cladding For Thermal Insulation Protection

Insulation creates a barrier between heat and cold. Thermal insulation is the process by which the transfer of heat between objects is reduced. While the flow of heat is inevitable when there is contact between objects with different temperatures, thermal insulation creates an area where thermal radiation is reflected rather than absorbed by the item which has the cooler temperature.

Clients have discovered why Danpal’s Ventilated Rainscreen System is so popular for building projects. Danpalon panels offer complete insulation protection in the form of double-notched, connector-bound sheets that are made from microcell polycarbonate. An air gap provides natural ventilation. The insulation stays dry thanks to convective motion. Preventing moisture also prevents mold from finding a cozy home in damp insulation.

CladdingCladding Helps Protect Buildings From Weather

We all know what to expect from the weather as the seasons change. Winter brings cold, snow, ice and powerful winds. These elements can cause highways to close to traffic; schools cancel classes and activities; the news media issue warnings about what to do in case of frostbite. The rainy season might bring April showers and in turn, May flowers, but in the meantime, there’s a lot of moisture to deal with. Buildings have no way of escaping the weather and that puts them at risk for moisture managing to get inside a structure and causing leaks.

Leaks aren’t just the nuisance of a drip coming from the ceiling that will need to be repaired. They can cause serious damage to a building; if a leak isn’t tended to, it can lead, in a worst-case scenario, to structural collapse. But what about the leaks that aren’t detected? When moisture gets into the insulation of a building, health risks to the occupants become a concern. If a person suffers from allergies or asthma, the presence of mold can make those conditions worse. Cladding is a recommended way to block leaks before they get a chance to start.

Cladding Dresses Up A Building’s Appearance

Cladding is a building’s wardrobe and, just as clothing for people comes in different sizes, Danpal cladding can be customized up to the standard 12.0m length. Danpal also offers cladding that comes in a wide range of colors and designs so that an architect can give free rein to his or her creativity and imagination. But if color isn’t enough, there’s also sunlight. Danpal’s daylighting architecture is designed to add natural light to the internal living and working spaces of a building. This enhancement adds so much to a building that it, just like the array of color options, provides architects with the pleasure of creating beauty with their designs.

Polycarbonate sheets make building stronger

No one disputes the need for strength in our building materials. A building is intended to last for generations. While repairs to a structure are an expected part of maintenance, a building should be strong enough to withstand the effects of weather. But standards for strength have evolved as innovative research has discovered newer and better materials. Danpal, always at the forefront of the most cutting-edge products manufactured, has made the use of polycarbonate sheets a primary component in our efforts to build better.

CAN POLYCARBONATE SHEETS WITHSTAND WEATHER?

In recent years, the weather has become more extreme. We’ve witnessed terrible storms throughout the seasons as blizzards, rainstorms, and other manifestations of nature seem to behave as if they’re in a contest to overpower the landscape. Buildings must be constructed out of materials that give them the stamina that they must have in order to outlast the furies of nature. Every season seems to bring its own special form of nature’s wrath and all over the world, people are experiencing weather that’s unlike anything they’ve known before. That’s why polycarbonate sheets have become so popular. Polycarbonate is light and easy to work with, while at the same time displaying a phenomenal strength. In fact, polycarbonate sheets, although only half as heavy as glass, are two hundred times stronger. As the weather has become more powerful, buildings are now stronger thanks to polycarbonate sheets.

polycarbonate sheets TYPES OF POLYCARBONATE SHEETS

Building materials that are equipped with versatility can offer more to architects and clients. Polycarbonate sheets are available in two different forms. You might choose solid polycarbonate, which resembles glass in its clear, flat sheeting form. Although solid polycarbonate looks like glass, it has far superior strength. Or you might choose multiwall polycarbonate, a structured sheet which has hollow air chambers. Whichever one you select, you can be confident that you’ll benefit from the same reliable polycarbonate strength.

WHY POLYCARBONATE SHEETS MAKE A DIFFERENCE

You’ve heard a lot about the strength of polycarbonate sheets, but you may not realize why that strength is so important. Buildings are very vulnerable to the forces of weather.

Keeping insulation dry is one of the most important ways to protect a building. Damp moisture can lead to problems that begin with leaks and a loss of energy and can turn into structural stress and, ultimately, the possibility of building collapse. The damage isn’t merely confined to the building. Damp insulation creates an atmosphere in which mold thrives and once mold has found a home, it doesn’t want to leave. It leads to health problems for the occupants of a building, and if there’s someone who has asthma or allergies, they’ll feel the effects of mold very quickly. You don’t want to live or work in a building that adversely affects your health. Damp insulation also leads to financial issues because you’re paying for energy that you aren’t using. It’s escaping outside and that’s bad for the environment. Dry insulation is the formula for a healthy building and healthy people.

Not just another pretty facade

Neighborhoods and commercial districts all have unique identities that take their image from the buildings that are located there. People come and go but the structures remain, instilling an identity in the landscape that adds to the character of the area. Buildings are designed and constructed according to architectural plans based upon certain styles and functions, but there’s a way for a structure to add to its appearance beyond its original design and that’s through facades. Facades, which offer choices of colors, finishes, and textures that deepen the esthetic appearance of a building, are a popular option for architects who want their creative work to impart an extra level of imagination.

ADDING VISUAL FEATURES THROUGH FACADES

Architects enjoy the opportunity to let a building take on an artistic presence as if it were a work of art with people inside. If you’ve ever seen a façade which alternates dark and light colors, you know how vividly this impression catches the eye. Adding depth to the perspective of a building is easily accomplished by layering different shades of a particular color. Other ways to add pizazz to a building are to incorporate columns or brick stacks or feature lighting. Danpal has so many variations on the theme of color that it will be a challenge to choose from all the selections that are available.

FacadesNOT JUST A PRETTY FAÇADE

Danpal facades bring beauty but they also help to resist weather. The facades are made of microcell technology which provides strength. The façade’s thermal insulation prevents energy from being wasted by escaping out of the building. The double-click locking seams provide high-load resistance and security. The structural function of the façade is as much a part of its purpose as is its attractive appearance. All of these features are designed to keep your building strong no matter what the weather is doing outside.

RELYING ON FACADES TO HELP PROTECT AGAINST WEATHER

A Danpal facace, with this microcell technology and double-click locking seams, is well-equipped to handle the harsh elements that weather brings. The world outside your windows might look as if a flood of rain is coming from the skies. You might open the door to a landscape that’s covered in white from heavy snowfall. You might hear the wind howling outside, or hail striking the building. But the building itself is shielded by the power of the façade’s defensive barrier that allows you to stay snug and warm inside.

FACADES IMPROVE BUILDING HEALTH

We’ve all heard a lot about the dangers of mold and how it can cause serious harm for people with respiratory problems. If you work in a building or live in a home that has a mold problem, you may have noticed that allergies and asthma are worse. That’s because mold is born in damp places where moisture has attacked insulation. Once the insulation is no longer dry, it becomes a breeding ground for mold that quickly spreads.

A Danpal façade can make a world of difference in the health and wellbeing of your building and the people inside it.

Cladding is a multi-faceted building addition

Simply described, cladding is the application of a layer of building material that adds thermal insulation and resistance to the natural elements, and enhances the appearance of a structure. Cladding’s role is to prevent moisture from penetrating the building and damaging the interior of the structure. These qualities add to a building’s durability and esthetic appeal, and the experienced experts at Danpal can provide guidance in choosing the cladding that’s right for your building.

CHOOSING CLADDING FOR THERMAL INSULATION PROTECTION

Insulation creates a barrier between heat and cold. Thermal insulation is the process by which the transfer of heat between objects is reduced. While the flow of heat is inevitable when there is contact between objects with different temperatures, thermal insulation creates an area where thermal radiation is reflected rather than absorbed by the item which has the cooler temperature.

Clients have discovered why Danpal’s Ventilated Rainscreen System is so popular for building projects. Danpalon panels offer complete insulation protection in the form of double-notched, connector-bound sheets that are made from microcell polycarbonate. An air gap provides natural ventilation. The insulation stays dry thanks to convective motion. Preventing moisture also prevents mold from finding a cozy home in damp insulation.

CladdingCLADDING HELPS PROTECT BUILDINGS FROM WEATHER

We all know what to expect from weather as the seasons change. Winter brings cold, snow, ice and powerful winds. These elements can cause highways to close to traffic; schools cancel classes and activities; the news media issue warnings about what to do in case of frostbite. The rainy season might bring April showers and in turn, May flowers, but in the meantime, there’s a lot of moisture to deal with. Buildings have no way of escaping the weather and that puts them at risk for moisture managing to get inside a structure and causing leaks.

Leaks aren’t just the nuisance of a drip coming from the ceiling that will need to be repaired. They can cause serious damage to a building; if a leak isn’t tended to, it can lead, in a worst-case scenario, to structural collapse. But what about the leaks that aren’t detected? When moisture gets into the insulation of a building, health risks to the occupants become a concern. If a person suffers from allergies or asthma, the presence of mold can make those conditions worse. Cladding is a recommended way to block leaks before they get a chance to start.

CLADDING DRESSES UP A BUILDING’S APPEARANCE

Cladding is a building’s wardrobe and, just as clothing for people comes in different sizes, Danpal cladding can be customized up to the standard 12.0m length. Danpal also offers cladding that comes in a wide range of colors and designs so that an architect can give free rein to his or her creativity and imagination. But if color isn’t enough, there’s also sunlight. Danpal’s daylighting architecture is designed to add natural light to the internal living and working spaces of a building. This enhancement adds so much to a building that it, just like the array of color options, provides architects with the pleasure of creating beauty with their designs.

POLYCARBONATE SHEETS: INNOVATION MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

When you’re considering choices of building materials, what are you looking for? Function? Appearance? Do you feel like you have to choose one over the other? Why should you have to choose whether you want to use a building material that is strong and easy to work with, or one that is attractive? When you select polycarbonate sheets, you’re choosing a product that is extremely strong and also esthetically pleasing. In fact, polycarbonate’s advantages are so pronounced that it has replaced glass in popularity. Glass, once a favorite, just can’t compare to the versatility of polycarbonate sheets. At Danpal, we are constantly seeking new and innovative products that deliver the utmost satisfaction for our clients. New and better products mean that older, traditional products can no longer compare to what’s now available. As a leader in the building industry, Danpal stays on the cutting edge of research and development so that new products like polycarbonate sheets deliver a better performance.

RELYING ON POLYCARBONATE SHEETS FOR WEATHER PROTECTION

The weather forecast in a typical week explains why polycarbonate sheets are an architect’s first choice when designing a building. Weather is unpredictable; a week that starts out with record cold temperatures and heavy rain might end in heat and humidity. We’ve all heard how March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb; in weather terms, that shows us that we have to expect the unexpected when we’re dealing with the natural elements. In order for a building to have the utmost in protection against the potential ravages of weather, it needs to be able to rely on materials that are able to keep weather out. Danpal has developed its Ventilated Rain System, which uses polycarbonate sheets to prevent weather outside from making its way inside. The polycarbonate panels in the system come with an air gap that lets natural ventilation keep the insulation dry and free from moisture.

POLYCARBONATE SHEETSWORKING WITH POLYCARBONATE SHEETS

Architects like to work with polycarbonate sheets because they’re flexible and customizable. That makes polycarbonate sheets very easy to install. The workload is lighter, the time needed is reduced, transporting the sheets is easier, and the disruption of the routine inside the building is reduced. When less work is needed, that means that less time is taken. That, in turn, means that less money is needed to finish the job.

POLYCARBONATE SHEETS OFFER OPTIONS

Polycarbonate sheets are available in two different styles. There’s multiwall polycarbonate sheets, which are made of hollow air chambers. For those who want the appearance of glass, there’s solid polycarbonate, which is a flat, clear sheeting. Both versions are strong and flexible and that’s a decisive advantage for a building material. Can the same be said of glass?

OTHER USES FOR POLYCARBONATE

Architects aren’t the only ones who’ve discovered that polycarbonate is a superior product. Windshields, security screens, moving machinery parts and farming machinery are also made out of polycarbonate because its flexibility and strength make it a favored choice.

Facades Make Buildings Stronger, More Appealing, More Energy Efficient

There are a number of considerations that go into the design of a building. An architect has an image of a building as she or he works, but throughout the creative process, a very analytical procedure is taking place simultaneously. Weather is always uppermost in the architect’s planning: is this building located in a region where it will be subjected to particularly wet weather in the form of rain and snow? Will sunlight be intense? Is the area a windy place? How extreme are the weather conditions and how will they impact the building? Architects build with the weather, environmental regulations, and esthetics in mind, and throughout all of this, they are also eager to please the client for whom they are designing the building. The client is also concerned about the cost of the building: Will it require much maintenance? Will it last a long time? Will it perform its primary function and meet expectations?

All of these considerations matter a great deal. Danpal, a leader in the building industry, recommends its facades as a way of putting architect and client concerns to rest. Danpal facades combine impressive strength with light weight for a product that’s easy to work with and built to last.

Danpal Strengths Create Superior Facades

A façade by Danpal can resist the impact of weather while preventing moisture from penetrating a building. Our microcell technology keeps the building watertight and airtight, and our double-click locking system offers impressive impact resistance. The snap-lock connection system also contributes to the prevention of penetration by moisture.

FacadesFacades Can Handle The Light

Natural light is a great innovation in building materials and Danpal facades lead the way for this popular feature. The tight spacing between the ribs of the façade’s glazing panel transmits evenly diffused natural light to enhance the internal working and living spaces. At the same time, we’re well aware that sunlight, as much as we love it, can be a problem for a building. That’s why we offer co-extended UV protection so that the building will enjoy a long life span.

Energy Efficiency Is Supported By Danpal Facades

The unique cell structure of our facades can be credited with improvements in the “U” and “R” values that support better thermal insulation and increased energy efficiency. Today’s consumers expect their places of work and residence to mirror their own environmental concerns and Danpal is pleased to do our utmost to meet this expectation from our customers. We’re all about Global Vision, Local Focus as we support the environment and the expectations of our clients.

Esthetic Appeal Is Part Of the Danpal Façade Attraction

There’s no need for a building to be dull. Not when Danpal offers so many options in the form of colors, finishes and textures that can dazzle the eye and enhance the look of the community. Our facades allow the architect to release those creative instincts that make a building more than a construction project.

Danpal Facades Are Easy To Work With

Danpal is committed to creating products that are easy to work with. Our facades are designed with concealed joints that create a flush external. If necessary for performance, the flush external can twist and warp.

Choosing a Danpal façade means choosing strength, esthetics, flexibility, and sustainability. It’s the smart choice!

Polycarbonate Sheets: Strong, Flexible, Better Than Glass

We’ve always heard that opposites attract, but this isn’t a phrase that we typically use when we’re discussing building materials. However, polycarbonate sheets are a building material that is gaining popularity in the industry because polycarbonate is a product that is made up of opposites. It’s strong but it’s light in weight. It resembles glass, but it’s flexible. With these opposites attracting the way they do, the end result is a product that is so amazingly versatile that it gives architects a dynamic new option for creating customizable structures designed to please. If you’re not convinced that something so easy to work with could possibly be so strong, we’re going to prove it to you.

What Is Polycarbonate?

Polycarbonate is a building material that’s incredibly strong and, at the same time, flexible so that it’s easy to work with. Can you imagine a product that resembles glass and yet is unbreakable? That’s polycarbonate. Polycarbonate sheets come in two different forms. It’s the solid polycarbonate, which is a clear flat sheeting, that resembles glass. Multiwall polycarbonate is a structure sheet made of hollow air chambers. Whichever one you choose, you’re getting unbeatable strength.

polycarbonate sheetsPolycarbonate Sheets Deliver Flexibility

When a product is flexible, it’s much easier to work with. Ease of installation pleases architects because it means that the process can take place in less time with more efficiency. Less disruption of schedules pleases clients; workers can continue with their tasks without a great deal of disruption while the installation is taking place.

How Strong Are Polycarbonate Sheets?

Polycarbonate sheets are very, very strong. Polycarbonate is 200 times stronger than glass and much easier to work with. Polycarbonate has been hardened to withstand very high levels of resistance, which helps to explain why it’s the ideal material for defending a building against the ravages of weather. Weather has a lot that it can throw against a building, but polycarbonate sheets pose a pretty strong defense against the forces of rainstorms, snowfall, hail and high winds.

Danpal’s Ventilated Rain System Has The Edge In Weather Protection

Polycarbonate’s ability to keep moisture from penetrating the interior of a building is the reason why it delivers such an impressive performance against weather. The polycarbonate sheets of the Danpal Ventilated Rainscreen System insulate a building on the inside so that the weather going on outside the building can’t get through. The air gap in the panels allows natural ventilation to keep insulation effective by preventing it from getting wet.

Glass Can’t Compare To Polycarbonate Sheets

If you need more proof that polycarbonate sheets are the building material that is superior to glass, just consider some of the products that are made of polycarbonate. Products like security screens, windshields, farming machinery and moving machinery parts all need to be flexible in order to work. Polycarbonate is flexible. But these products also must be strong. Polycarbonate is strong. As you can see, polycarbonate sheets are proof that opposites attract.

Cladding and Climate and Insulation

Design a building. Build the building. Enjoy the building. Many people may think that these steps indicate the life cycle of a structure, but architects know that the process isn’t nearly that straightforward. The design for a building begins with a keen awareness of what the building’s purpose will be, where the building is located, and an understanding of the climate in that region. After the building is completed and the occupants have moved in, the success of the next phase hinges on whether or not the structure has what it takes to resist the threats of weather, particularly rain and snow and how they will impact the insulation of a building. This is cause for worry for many building owners, but not for those whose designs were completed with Danpal cladding. For them, the insulation is secure and the moisture can’t enter, so the building is on its way to a long life.

CLADDING AND THE GLOBAL VISION, LOCAL FOCUS DANPAL MOTTO

Danpal’s business presence extends to five continents, which is part of the reason why we take our global responsibilities so seriously. But at the same time, we know that concentrating our innovation locally makes our company stronger and more responsive to all the building needs in the industry. Cladding needs to be strong so that it can prevent leakages from invading the interior of a building. Climate and cladding are closely interwoven; cladding can’t change the amount of precipitation that falls in any given area, but it can prevent that precipitation from causing damage to the structure. Danpal cladding has an inner sheet, an outer panel, and a ventilated cavity; between the building’s exterior and the cladding is a gap that supplies a consistent stream of air to block the penetration of moisture.

CLADDINGCLADDING, ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND INSULATION

In most of the world’s International Energy Agency (IEA) counties, buildings account for nearly 40% of the primary energy usage in the individual nations. That high number shows that, as nations advance, they use more energy. How, then, can energy usage be controlled so that there’s no waste? Cladding plays into that formula because if the cladding is working as it’s designed, insulation stays dry and energy isn’t escaping. A consistent temperature is maintained internally.

THE VENTILATED RAINSCREEN SYSTEM

The most effective cladding on the market is the Danpal Ventilated Rainscreen System or VRS, which employs Danpalon® panels to keep insulation free from moisture. The convective motion behind the panels is what keeps the insulation dry. The standard panel length is 12.0m, but if you need longer lengths of panels, just let Danpal know and we’ll be happy to customize. Our system is 100% watertight and easy to install, so customization is no problem.
In a way, customization is the key to Danpal’s success in meeting the needs of our clients. We design building materials with the client in mind. You’ll appreciate the work that goes into our products when you see for yourself what a difference Danpal cladding makes in the long-term life of your building.

Polycarbonate Sheets Score Better in Strength and Appearance

In the construction industry, the products used to create a building must, first and foremost, fulfill the function for which they were designed. They must be strong enough to withstand the harshest elements of weather. They must conform to current environmental standards. All of these items are important. But for Danpal, a company which, during its 50 years in the industry, has always maintained the highest standards of quality in its products, there’s something else that’s important. Esthetics. A building has a purpose and its components are designed to make that purpose happen. But a building, very often, is occupied by people and Danpal believes that people are better served if the buildings where they work and live can provide an attractive appearance, as well as comfort and safety. The advance of technology has provided new ways of making things so that they emphasize all of these priorities. One of the strongest, most versatile, and most customizable products in today’s market is polycarbonate. Polycarbonate sheets have become the favorite of architects looking for a building material that meets industry requirements while satisfying client preferences.

Polycarbonate SheetsPolycarbonate Sheets Build For Today’s Market

In the history of the building industry, there was a time when glass was one of the most popular products for architects. It was strong and attractive. True, scratching was a problem and it wasn’t particularly to work with, but for its time, it was a favorite. But times have changed. Now there’s a new product, one that is so superior to glass that it’s easy to understand why architects are making the shift to polycarbonate sheets. As we already noted, strength is a primary consideration when choosing a building material, and polycarbonate is 200 times stronger than glass. You might think that something that strong would be difficult to work with, but actually, polycarbonate is so flexible that customization is easy. Polycarbonate sheets, which have been hardened so that they are capable of standing up to very high resistance levels, are virtually impossible to break.

Energy Efficiency Is Certain With Polycarbonate Sheets

Did you know that in the industrialized world, 40% of the primary energy usage comes from buildings? If you want to build with sustainability in mind, you’re looking for materials that enhance energy efficiency. Polycarbonate sheets offer a superior performance when it comes to protecting a building from the damage that weather can cause. Danpal’s Ventilated Rainscreen System, with its natural ventilation, keeps insulation dry and free from the moisture that can cause significant damage over time to a building. The building maintains its energy efficiency by keeping energy from escaping.

Still Like The Look Of Glass? Polycarbonate Can Still Be Your Choice

There are two different choices for polycarbonate sheets, and one of them, solid polycarbonate, is a clear, flat sheeting that resembles glass, but with the strength of polycarbonate. The second option is multiwall polycarbonate, a structured sheet with hollow air chambers. You’ll love the strength of polycarbonate and you won’t have to sacrifice anything in strength or resistance when choosing it.