Ventilated Facade System For Buildings

THE VENTILATED FACADE SYSTEM USING PORCELAIN TILE CLADDING
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AIA/CES LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• How the VFS is assembled
• VFS as a sustainable cladding system
• The use of porcelain tile on VFS
• Current USA certifications and tests
• Examples & Posibilities
New Ambroise Pare Hospital

Marseille, France, 2006
DEFINITION AND DESCRIPTION
A ventilated facade is a cladding system with an

air cushion or cavity inmediately behind which provides
with a drainage, ventilation and thermal solution.
It is usually an external cladding system mechanically

fastened or bonded to a framework behind fixed to the
external wall of a new or existing building.
This external wall may be built either of masonry (brick or

cmu), concrete, or studwork (metal or timber) and a layer
of thermal insulation is conveniently either between studs
or laid on the outter side of the substrate wall.
The cladding elements are fixed to the substrate wall by

means of a lightweight substructure which can be made
of different materials, being metal a preferred choice.
The ventilation is produced by openings located at the top

and bottom of the cladding or by the open joint pattern
created by the elements of the cladding. This is called:
The Chimney Effect.
This ventilation allows for an exchange of air between the

outside and the cavity behind the cladding panels, provi-
ding the solution for venting any moisture away from the
facade, improving the thermal conditions inside the buil-
ding and installing the insulation on the outside so to avoid
thermal bridging.
Vila-real Court House

Castellón, Spain, 2008
THE ASSEMBLY ON STUD WALLS
How is the VFS put together?
• omega horizontal profile

• L-bracket spacer
• T-shaped & L-shaped vertical profiles
• fixing clip
• cladding
STANDARD DETAILS / STUD WALL
vertical section horizontal section

THE ASSEMBLY ON SOLID WALLS
How is the VFS put together?
• L-bracket spacer
• T-shaped & L-shaped vertical profile
• fixing clip
• cladding
STANDARD DETAILS / SOLID WALL
vertical section horizontal section

ANCHORAGE TO SUBSTRATE WALL
01. Reinforced Concrete
02. Blockwork (cmu)
03. Brickwork
04. Metal or Timber Stud

FASTENING THE PORCELAIN TILE
central (4 points) staggered (3 points) lateral (2 points) top & bottom (2 points)
FASTENING THE PORCELAIN TILE
kerf saw cut: 1/16” wide & 1/2” deep
48 x 8
48 x 24
36 x 8
48
48 x 24 x
8
36
24 x 24
x
8
32 x 16
26 x 17 24 x 12
32 x 16 26 x 17
24 x 12
SECURING THE PORCELAIN TILE
kerf saw cuts & P404 polyutherane mastic

SECURING THE PORCELAIN TILE
fiberglass mesh
MACHINING THE PORCELAIN TILE FOR CLADDING
machining kerfs & laying of mesh

Tool for machining kerf saw cuts onsite
Tests Protocols for High Velocity Hurricone Zone:
Protocol TAS202-94.
Criteria for Testing Impact and Non Impact Resistant Building Envelo-
pe Components Using Uniform Static Air Pressure Loading
Protocol TAS203-94.
Criteria for Testing Products Subject to Cyclic Wind Pressure Loading
Fiberglass mesh laid on factory Kerf saw cuts made in factory

AVOIDING THERMAL BRIDGING
plastic gaskets
ALIGNMENT OF JOINTS AND FLATNESS OF THE CLADDING
self leveling & alignment crosses

ALIGNMENT OF JOINTS AND FLATNESS OF THE CLADDING
self leveling & alignment crosses
Indigo Hotel
Newark, New Jersey, USA, 2013
VISUAL MAP OF ALL COMPONENTS
L-profile T-profile Omega

profile
Fixing Clips
Primary
L-bracket
Secondary
L-bracket
Brick Wall Anchor

P404
Polyurethane Metal Stud Anchor
Fixing Clip Screw

Profile-Bracket screw Mechanical Anchor
Chemical
Anchorage
ENGINEERED TO PERFORM
VFS is engineered for 3 performance conditions:
1) Self-supporting system (6 lbs/sqft)
2) Resistance to wind load (213 mph)
3) Allow for thermal expansion movement

(ready for extreme conditions)
Sol Principe Hotel

Malaga, Spain, 2007
BUILT REFERENCES
FIDMA Trade Fair Building

Gijón, Spain, 2007
CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS & TESTING IN USA
ESR-3343
Tests Protocols for High Velocity Hurricone Zone:

- ASTM C1026 (freeze-thaw cycling)
Protocol TAS202-94.
Criteria for Testing Impact and Non Impact Resistant Building Envelo- - ASTM C880 (flexural strength)
pe Components Using Uniform Static Air Pressure Loading
- ASTM C1354 (anchorage strength)
Protocol TAS203-94.
Criteria for Testing Products Subject to Cyclic Wind Pressure Loading - ASTM E330 (transverse wind load)
- ASTM E136 (noncombustibility)
- ASTM E84 (tile surface burning)
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WHAT CAN WE DO WITH THE VFS
Hermes Parfums Headquarters

La Vaudreuil, France, 2011
• format
• orientation
• pattern
• joint
• color
• finish
• tile design
• ... combination of ...
LAYOUT POSSIBILITIES ...
48x24inch // landscape // in-line pattern
max
30”
48x24inch // landscape // vertical joint staggered
max
30”
48x24inch // landscape // horizontal joint staggered
max
30”
48x24inch // portrait // in-line pattern
max
30”
48x24inch // portrait // vertical joint staggered
max
30”
48x24inch // portrait // horizontal joint staggered
max
30”
24x24inch // in-line pattern
max
30”
24x24inch // vertical joint staggered
max
30”
24x24inch // horizontal joint staggered
max
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BUILT REFERENCES
Rehabilitation Heathcare Center

Crevillente, Spain, 2013
PERFORMANCE AGAINST THE ELEMENTS
sun // rain // wind
durability // serviceability // comfort of the building

EVOLUTION OF WALL DESIGN
single-element protection: single-element protection: multiple-element protection: multiple-element protection:
• porous material • require exterior wall to be im- • preferred aproach • lightweight cladding
• wall relies on mass to absorb an permeable to water and air • walls have more than one • permeable cladding
realease moisture • walls insutated in interior element to control rain pene- • installed exterior of solid
• any cracks will drive water in • external face exposed to tration load-bearing brick wall
• traditionally these walls = ac- extreme temp. changes and • air space/drainage plane/ wa- • with a drained and vented
ceptable performance be- solar radiation cause stresses teresistant layer/joint & juntion cavity
cause of protection to them, on joints = durability of joints = details • AIM: to reduce the moisture
overhangs, eaves, cornices, walls loose their water and air • cavity wall evolution because load and to remove the mois-
drips on window sills tightness of becoming thinner ture coming from the interior
• evolution thinner walls = loss • ongoing maintenance required • explain the image • when properly detailed pre-
of mass and thickness = water • relatively low initial cost = still vents:
penetration being used - raindrop kinetic energy
• for certain milder service envi- - gravity
ronments still can work without - surface tension
affecting the fabric, the inhabi- - capillarity
tats ... - -> oops air pressure differen-
ce!
solid masonry wall face-sealed wall cavity wall rainscreen/ventilated facade

BUILT REFERENCES
Medical Mix Offices

Barcelona, Spain, 2010
RAINWATER PERFORMANCE
cladding outter w. insulation inner wall cladding cavity insulation inner wall
exterior interior exterior interior

single element protection multiple element protection
non ventilated/ non rainscreen solution ventilated / rainscreen solution
• wall relies on mass to absorb an realease moisture • first line of defence
• rainwater penetration by joints / surface / capillarity of - external cladding repels water penetration
material - minimise rainwater passage through the cladding)
• penetration of moisture by: • second line of defence
- porous materials by evaporation - intercept / dissipate / drain water

- impermeable materials by joints - flashed, drained and vented air cavity +
water-resistant membrane
• degrading of materials & premature aging
• result: dry interior & internal comfort
• cleaning and maintenance required
• no maintenance required
RAIN WATER PERFORMANCE // RAINSCREEN PRINCIPLES
3 rainscreen principles: cladding cavity insulation inner wall
100%
• first line of defence
- reduce moisture load on cladding
- minimise rainwater passage into the wall 0.4%
• second line of defence 0.1%
- intercept water
- flashed, drained, vented air cavity + water-resistant
membrane
83,5% 16%
• air barrier system exterior interior

- reduces the static air-pressure difference across the vertical & horizontal joints open
cladding
3 condition for water to penetrate:
• presence of water
• openings in the assembly cladding cavity insulation inner wall
• forces that moves water inwards 100%
5 forces must a rainscreen address:

0.3%
• raindrop kinetic energy
0.1%
• gravity
• surface tension
• capillarity
• air pressure difference
95,5% 5%
exterior interior
only horizontal joints open
RAIN WATER PERFORMANCE // RAINSCREEN KEY PRINCIPLE
cladding cavity insulation inner wall
How to address air pressure equalization?
• adding holes (joints) Pe Pc Pi
• design size & distribution of joints / holes (3/16” min)

cavity
air tightness
compartments
barrier
• provide an air-space (cavity of 2” - 6/16” min)
• divide the air space into compartments exterior interior

air pressure equalization addressed
Pe = Pc > Pi
• incorporate an air barrier system in the back up wall
As a result:
• “air cushion” againts rainwater passage
• allows air passage & very little water through joints
Pe Pc Pi
air
lickage

air pressure equalization not addressed
Pe > Pc > Pi
BUILT REFERENCES
Housing Tower Block

Paris, France, 2010
THERMAL PERFORMANCE
cladding outter w. insulation inner wall cladding cavity insulation inner wall

single element protection multiple element protection
non ventilated/ non rainscreen solution ventilated / rainscreen solution
• heating of components • thermal stability of external wall
• heat transmission to the internal wall • Heat protection to the back wall
• lack of comfort • increased comfort and efficiency
• aging of components • durability of components

THERMAL PERFORMANCE // CHIMNEY EFFECT
Summer:
• 80% heating flux reduction from sun radiation
• performance equivalent to a facade protected by

shadows
Winter:
• ventilation of any moisture that comes from the inside
• 3 - 36% energy savings*
* national institute of standards and technology

“investigation of the impact of commercial building envelope air
tightness on HVAC energy use”
THERMAL PERFORMANCE // HEAT MANAGEMENT
• summer/winter efficient heat management
• continuous insulation runs on the outside of wall
• maximising energy efficiency
• no thermal bridging
• less heat loss = energy saving

exterior interior
• external insulation = downsizing of HVAC system summertime temperature
ventilated / rainscreen solution
• optimise thermal inertia of building
exterior interior
wintertime temperature
BUILT REFERENCES
Hotel de la CUB
Bordeaux, France, 2012
CAVITY DESIGN // STUD WALL min cavity width ventilated facade 1”- 3/16” // min cavity width rainscreen principle 2”- 6/16”
-
no building tolerances ventilated facade yes
+ building tolerances yes
ventilated facade yes
++ building tolerances yes
external insulation yes
no external insulation rainscreen principle yes no external insulation rainscreen principle yes no rainscreen principle rainscreen principle yes rainscreen principle yes
2” - 12/16” 2” - 12/16”
(70 mm) (70 mm)
sec sec sec sec

detail detail detail detail
plan plan plan plan

94mm 114mm 114mm 144mm
3” - 11/16”
01 4” - 8/16”
02 4” - 8/16”
03 5” - 11/16”
04
CAVITY DESIGN // SOLID WALL min cavity width ventilated facade 1”- 3/16” // min cavity width rainscreen principle 2”- 6/16”
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no building tolerances ventilated facade yes
++ building tolerances yes
external insulation yes
no external insulation rainscreen principle yes no external insulation rainscreen principle yes no rainscreen principle rainscreen principle yes rainscreen principle yes
2” - 12/16” 2” - 12/16”
(70 mm) (70 mm)
sec sec sec sec

plan plan plan plan

74mm 94mm 114mm 144mm
2” - 15/16”
01 3” - 11/16”
02 4” - 8/16”
03 5” - 11/16”
04
BUILT REFERENCES
Edival Office Building

Valencia, Spain, 2011
DATA FROM THE USA ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION
66% of all electricity generated USA power plants go to

supply the building sector.
And buildings responsible of 48% of all greenhouse CO2

gas emissions annually.
The biggest factor driving design these days is:

REDUCTION OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION
NEW GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION MANDATES
The Government established requirements for new Fede-

ral Buildings to achieve a level of energy efficiency 30% o
greater by 2015
Federal Government new construction and major renova-

tions must comply with the Memorandum of Sustainable
Buildings
Qualify for LEED Innovation Energy Savings
VFS with continous insulation meets ASHAREA 90.1 Energy

Efficinet Design for Buildings

Castellón, Spain, 2008
BUILT REFERENCES
Clarion Apartment Block

Madrid, Spain, 2009
ENERGY ASSESSMENT CASE STUDY CHSPAR BUILDING 26, HOUSTON, TX
Object: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) energy consumption study without VFS
Energy Assessment energy cost of the building

$33,348 per year
Case Study: ------------------------------------------------------------------
2) energy consumption study with VFS
NASA Center for Human Space
Flight Performance & Research Building energy cost of the building
CHSPAR Building 26 $11,471 per year
Study conducted by: --------------------------------------------------- Economic savings = $21,475 per year

Energy saving = 268 KWh per year
NASA &
S&L Ventilated Facade
7620 Washington Avenue
Houston, TX 7707
Team: -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carl Schiro - Chairman

Barry Tucker - Project Manager
Installation of VFS: --------------------------------------------------------
S&L Ventilated Facades

ENERGY ASSESSMENT CASE STUDY CHSPAR BUILDING 26, HOUSTON, TX
Object: -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Over 20 year period:
Energy Assessment
Economic savings = $201,184,00
Case Study: ------------------------------------------------------------------ Energy saving = 5,360 KWh
NASA Center for Human Space

Flight Performance & Research Building CONCLUSION:
CHSPAR Building 26
PORCELAIN TILE VFS OFFERED 64% SAVING OF THE ENERGY / YEAR
Study conducted by: ---------------------------------------------------
NASA &
S&L Ventilated Facade
7620 Washington Avenue
Houston, TX 7707
Team: -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carl Schiro - Chairman

Barry Tucker - Project Manager
Installation of VFS: --------------------------------------------------------
S&L Ventilated Facades

BUILT REFERENCES
Social Housing Building

SUSTAINABILITY ADVANTAGES OF VFS
• reduced thermal transmision due to chimeney effect cladding cavity insulation inner wall
• exterior insulation = no thermal bridges = no heat loss
• use of thermal inertia of building
as a result:
• down sizing of HVAC = energy saving
• reduced heat flow inside the building by 80%
• greater comfort/wellbeing inside the building

exterior interior
• reduction CO2 emissions by improved e. performance summertime heat transfer
• porcelain tile 100% recyclable natural product
• porcelain tile do not emit volatile organic compounds
cladding cavity insulation inner wall cladding cavity insulation inner wall

efficient use of thermal inertia wintertime heat transfer
ventilated / rainscreen solution ventilated / rainscreen solution
BUILT REFERENCES
Pullman AB Skipper Hotel

Barcelona, Spain, 2009
OTHER ADVANTAGES OF VFS
• rainscreen principles protection to heavy moistureload cladding cavity insulation inner wall
• insulation reduces risk of condensation
• reduction of noise by 10-20% (buffer)
• increased / high durability
• lightweight (6lb/sqft vs 20lb/sqft)
• easy to install, repair & no maintenance
• enviromentally friendly material

exterior interior
• wide range of options (formats, finishes, textures, etc) rainscreen protection
• average 35% energy saving (NASA Report)
cladding cavity insulation inner wall cladding cavity insulation inner wall

sound insulation moisture & water-steam protection
ventilated / rainscreen solution ventilated / rainscreen solution
BUILT REFERENCES
Corvines University
Budapest, Hungary, 2007
ADVANTAGES OF USING PORCELAIN TILE
physical properties:
• compact
• no water absorption, impermeable: no efflorescences
• flexi resistant
• low thermal coefficient - refractory
• resistant to freeze-thaw cycles
• themal shock resistant
• crack resistant
• scratching and abrasion resistant
chemical properties:
• resistant to chemical corrosion (acid/alkaline)

• resistant to stains
• resistant to graffiti (anti-graffiti)
• resistant to cleaners and pollution
green material:
• natural product - no volatile compounds

• 100% recyclable
aesthetics:
• wide range of formats, colors, finishes, textures
practicability:
• easy replacement of tile & identical finish

• no maintenance
HLM Social Housing
BUILT REFERENCES
Leisure Centre Puerto Azahar

Castellon, Spain, 2009
ADVANTAGES VERSUS NON-VENTILATED SOLUTIONS
closed joint method of installation:
• no air flow building wet
• moisture penetration through joints
• chemical reaction of grouts & water = stains (caulking)
• mechanical stress
Flower Box Building Wilkinson Building

Bonded Facade completed 2002 VFS Facade completed 2002
open joint method of installation:
• ventilation keeps the building dry
• no grouts no sealants no reactions
• no mechanical stress between tiles
• evaporation of moisture from inside
Nursing Home Building

Amboise, France, 2008
heavy > 15 lb/sqft

concrete
natural stone ...
semi-heavy 6 - 15 lb/sqft
stone
concrete
ceramic
brick ...
lightweight < 6 lb/sqft

porcelain tile
plastic
wood
fibercement
glass
composites,
laminates
ect ...
Residential Building
Elche, Spain
BUILT REFERENCES RECORD
HÔSPITAL AMBROISE PARE......................... FRANCE DFA FOUNDATION......................................... SPAIN LE PATIO MARSEILLE.................................. FRANCE OFFICE BUILDING GOCERTRANS..................... SPAIN
UPTOWN PALACE.............................................ITALY TAX & REVENUE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.SPAIN NATIONAL SECURITY BUILDING..................... SPAIN HOUSING ON 81-96 ULISES STREET................ SPAIN
QUATRE CARRERES........................................ SPAIN ELT............................................................. ANGOLA COMPONENT WAREHOUSE........................... SPAIN OFFICE BUILDING ARGENTUM....................... SPAIN
HOSPITAL DE IBIZA........................................ SPAIN BERSHKA TURKEY FLAGSHIP STORE............ TURKEY SOCIO-CULTURUAL CENTER........................... SPAIN ARQUITECTO RATTI........................................ SPAIN
D’OPTIQUE D’AQUITAINE INSTITUTE........... FRANCE DAY CENTER................................................. SPAIN BUSINESS CENTER......................................... SPAIN REFURBISHMENT SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE....... SPAIN
MUSSONVILLE............................................ FRANCE SOL COSTABLANCA HOTEL............................ SPAIN TORRE MMG........................................... PANAMA MULTIFUNCTIONAL BUILDING EMUSVI.......... SPAIN
SOCIAL CENTER.............................................. SPAIN LA LLORAL.................................................... SPAIN LA PEREDA................................................... SPAIN WINSTON CHURCHILL - LA ROSERAIE..........FRANCE
MOULINS DE LHUISNE................................ FRANCE LA CUB...................................................... FRANCE TANATORIO CASTELLON................................ SPAIN COMUNE DI PEGOGNAGA............................... ITALY
LA NEF........................................................ FRANCE 24 SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES......................... SPAIN BS CAPITULACIONES HOTEL........................... SPAIN OFFICE BUILDING PARC BIT PARCELA 9C......... SPAIN
TOUR LRA ANGOLA.................................... ANGOLA PAU COSTA ARENYS DE MAR......................... SPAIN MARINEDA PLAZA HOTEL.............................. SPAIN LECO-CITÉ PERISCOLAIRE............................FRANCE
STUDENT RESIDENCE MENDEL....................... SPAIN POBLA DE VALLBONA................................... SPAIN FASADE ESPEHAUGEN............................... NORWAY CASA DEL MAR BUILDING REFURB................. SPAIN
HERMES HEADQUARTERS........................... FRANCE FIREHOUSE................................................... SPAIN KIEV ELENA OFFICINA .............................. UKRAINE VOGHERA....................................................... ITALY
RENOVATION BOUT DE LANDES.................. FRANCE SIENA.............................................................ITALY ECOLE MATERNELLE LE PETIT PRINCE..........FRANCE POLICLINICO MAPFRE MALAGA......................SPAIN
BANCO BAI EM HEADQUARTERS.......... CAPE VERDE RUE CHIAPPE............................................. FRANCE EDIFICIO 25 VIVIENDAS PROCANVAL ............. SPAIN SAN JOSE SHOWROOM......................................USA
NURSING HOME............................................ SPAIN HOUSING BLOCK RONDA SUR....................... SPAIN POLICE HEADQUARTERS................................ SPAIN TRAIN STATION GOYA ZARAGOZA...................SPAIN
87 DWELLING BLOCK..................................... SPAIN PONTE DELLA PIETRA......................................ITALY OFFICE BUILDING........................................... SPAIN AVD TIBIDABO 15...........................................SPAIN
56 DWELLING BLOCK LA FONT....................... SPAIN DAY CENTER CERVO...................................... SPAIN SCHOOL EMD MARSEILLA...........................FRANCE CASTELLON AIRPORT......................................SPAIN
LEADWAY OFFICE COMPLEX........................NIGERIA HEALTH CENTER............................................ SPAIN OFFICE BUILDING........................................... SPAIN JUAN DE LA COSA HOUSING REFURBISHMENT.SPAIN
ILLA BAYER EDIF. D......................................... SPAIN HOSPITAL RAFAEL MENDEZ REFURB.............. SPAIN TOWN HALL OROPESA................................... SPAIN SOCIAL CENTER...............................................SPAIN
TORRE PACHECO TOWN HALL........................ SPAIN LA RENAISSANCE....................................... FRANCE 17 SEMI-DETACHED HOUSING PROJECT......... SPAIN 3M HEADQUARTERS.......................................SPAIN
GERIATRIC BUILDING..................................... SPAIN POLICE HEADQUARTERS............................... SPAIN AMENCER...................................................... SPAIN NURSERY SCHOOL ROMA 18............................ ITALY
HOTEL CANGILI NOU 22................................. SPAIN TOUR ELYSÉE............................................ ANGOLA 270 HIGH WAY CHATSWOOD..................AUSTRALIA ECOLE LE PLESSIS TREVIS..............................FRANCE
SORTIS...................................................... PANAMA ERMENGOL SERRA..................................ANDORRA FITONOVO..................................................... SPAIN MAISON SARL LAMO...................................FRANCE
COURT HOUSE............................................... SPAIN WOODLANDS PROJECT...................................... UK PARQUE GOYA............................................... SPAIN BERSHKA PRECIADOS FLAGSHIP STORE...........SPAIN
HOTEL CLARIDGE........................................... SPAIN POLICE HEADQUARTERS............................... SPAIN NODOTEC...................................................... SPAIN
LE PRAIRIAL................................................ FRANCE MAS GUINARDO........................................... SPAIN OFICINAS ENINTER........................................ SPAIN
WAL MART SUPERCENTER MALL................. MEXICO RAISAN......................................................... SPAIN OFICINAS RECICLARTE.................................... SPAIN TOTAL AREA OF VENTILATED FACADE SYSTEM
PROGETTI HOMBRE....................................... SPAIN FRANCHY ROCA............................................ SPAIN DESSIO VIPOBRA........................................... SPAIN COMPLETED USING PORCELAIN TILE:
SHOWROOM POLINOY................................. ISRAEL HOUSING BLOCK........................................ FRANCE SISTEMATRE.................................................. SPAIN .........2,479,900
REFERENCES UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Indigo Hotel
Newark, New Jersey, USA,2013
Northeastern Illinois
University
Chicago, Illinois, USA, 2013
O2 Maisonettes
Toronto, Canada, 2014
USA RECORD
61 Street Manhattan
New York, NY, USA, 2014
DOING
• Indigo Hotel, Newark, NJ

• Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL
• O2 Maisonettes, Toronto, Canada
• 301 East 61 Street, New York, NY
• Beach House, Longport, NJ
• Tahanto Middle School, Boylston, MA
• Criterion, Santa Monica, CA
• Hytorc Office Building, Ramsey, NJ
• Marriot Courtyard Hotel, New York, NY
• Max Sulla Office Building, NJ
DONE
• Single Family House, Los Angeles, CA

• Wilkinson Building, Temple, AZ
• Showroom Philladelphia
• Showroom San Jose
• Showroom Paramus
BUILT REFERENCES
Single Family House

Los Angeles, California, USA, 2013
BUILT REFERENCES
Wilkinson Building
Temple, AZ, USA, 2002
BUILT REFERENCES
Showroom Paramus
Paramus, NJ, USA, 2010
BUILT REFERENCES
Mendel Student Residence

Madrid, Spain, 2011
BUILT REFERENCES
Emeraude Housing Tower

Le Mans, France, 2007
BUILT REFERENCES
National Social Security Building

Torrente, Spain, 2010
BUILT REFERENCES
Hermes Parfums Headquarters

La Vaudreuil, France, 2011
BUILT REFERENCES
Wilkinson Building
Tempe, Arizona, USA, 2002
BUILT REFERENCES
Social Housing Building

BUILT REFERENCES
Hotel Tryp Oceanic

BUILT REFERENCES
Hotel Tryp Oceanic

BUILT REFERENCES
Monte Real Termas Hotel Spa

Leiria, Portugal, 2008
BUILT REFERENCES
Hotel Tryp Oceanic

BUILT REFERENCES
French Institute of Housing Building Block

Tours, France, 2012
BUILT REFERENCES
Touristic Iniciatives Centre

Murcia, Spain, 2008
BUILT REFERENCES
Rio Grande Hotel

Huelva, Spain, 2006
BUILT REFERENCES

Vila-real, Spain, 2010
BUILT REFERENCES
Nursing Home Building

Amboise, France, 2008
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION.
Ignacio Vidal Traver

ividal@porcelanosa-usa.com
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU
What We Need to Start:
Your Tile Selection
Format / Pattern / visible or non-visible fixing / Joint size / Tile
Your Facade Design
Scope of Application of VFS
Type of Substrate Wall
Thickness Insulation
CAD files
Location
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU
E D C B A 1
what we need from you: What We Can Provide:
516"
15
+23'-0" [7010.40]
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DWG 271 DWG 271
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3'-88" [1139.60] 3'-1116" [1205.00] 3'-1116" [1205.00] 68" [174.42]
+16'-0" [4876.80]
Technical Assistance
616" [157.20]
7 7 7 7
3'-88" [1139.60] 3'-1116" [1205.00] 3'-1116" [1205.00] 68" [174.42]
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format / pattern / visible/non-visible fixing / joint size / tile selection

616" [157.20]
WEST ELEVATION - ROOF PLAN - SUBSTRUCTURE LAYOUT

3
Tile Layout Options

72" [191.28]
48" [111.31]
Your facade design

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+10'-0" [3048.10]
2'-116" [638.98] 1'-116" [350.41]
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Substructure Calculations & Dimensioning

SAME AXIS AS NORTH ELEVATION
DWG 571
Scope of application of VFS A

3
2'-116" [638.98]
3
Type of substrate wall Tile amounts & Wastage

2'-116" [638.98]
3
DWG 571
B
2'-116" [638.98]
Thickness insulation
3
Standard Construction Details

+0'-0" [00.00]
48" [123.67]
3 13 13 13 9 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 1 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 1
1'-1116" [589.50] 1'-1116" [605.00] 1'-1116" [605.00] 1'-1116" [605.00] 1'-1116" [598.20] 1'-916" [550.87] 1'-916" [550.81] 1'-916" [550.81] 1'-916" [550.81] 1'-916" [550.81] 1'-916" [550.81] 1'-916" [550.81] 1'-02" [318.11] 1'-1116" [605.00] 1'-1116" [605.00] 1'-1116" [605.00] 1'-1116" [605.00] 1'-1116" [605.00] 1'-1116" [605.00] 1'-1116" [605.00] 1'-1116" [605.51] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-114" [590.13]
7
WEST ELEVATION - SUBSTRUCTURE LAYOUT

CAD files WEST ELEVATION - WALL SECTION A
Cost Estimates
Location
Installation and Project Scheduling +23'-0" [7010.40]
E E
On-site Management
REVEAL Nº2
REVEAL Nº1
DWG 521 DWG 521 DWG 522 DWG 522

A B A B
WEST ELEVATION PLAN - FLOOR SLAB
+16'-0" [4876.80]
WEST ELEVATION - ROOF PLAN - TILE LAYOUT
+10'-0" [3048.10]
DWG 572
A
+0'-0" [00.00]
WORK START POINT DIVIDE IN EQUAL PARTS WORK START POINT INCREASE JOINT TO FIT 17 WHOLE PICECES
E D C B A 1
WEST ELEVATION - TILE LAYOUT WEST ELEVATION - WALL SECTION B
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IONS NORTH & WEST 14/02/21 IV/JC UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD DIMENSIONS BE SCALED FROM THIS DRAWINGS. "IF IN DOUBT ASK". WEST ELEVATION
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COPYRIGHT AND DISTRIBUTION TO THIRD PARTIES PROHIBITED. drawing reviewed by: ...............
ALL DIMENSIONS TO BE RE-CHECKED ON-SITE.
THIS DRAWING IS TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALL OTHER RELEVANT DRAWINGS, ANY status status status date reviewed drawn checked scale status reference drawing no. rev.
DISCREPANCIES TO BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE RELEVANT ENGINEER. A B C
JC IV 1/2" = 1'-0"@A0 1/4" = 1'-0"@A2 CONTRACT 12.0673 271 A
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU - EXAMPLE SHOP DRAWINGS
NORTH ELEVATION - TRUE ELEVATION

PART N3 PART N1
E 4 E D 1 B A
1 2 3 4 5
5
2'-18" [650.87]
57'-016" [17390.88] 29'-016" [8850.90]

11 7
.31]
+0'-0" [00.00] +0'-0" [00.00]
4]
+0'-0
" [3141
14'-104" [4540.12]
80.3
16' [4876.80]
" [00
10'-316
15' [4572.00]
11
[54
.00
+15'-
31]
]
5' [1524.00]
00"
10' [3048.00]
10' [3048.00]
1143"
+10'-0" [3048.10]
" [3141.
[457
5 5
17'-
3
2'-18" [650.87] 2'-18" [650.87]
2.0
+15'-00" [4572.00]
0]
10'-31611
10" [254.00] 3
1'-1116" [589.09]
63°
76
°
11
2'-116" [652.59]
NORTH ELEVATION - PART N2 - TRUE ELEVATION
DET.A DET.B DET.C DET.D DET.E

norte oeste
+0'-0" [00.00] +0'-0" [00.00]
15' [4572.00]
NORTH ELEVATION DETAIL WEST ELEVATION DETAIL SOUTH ELEVATION DETAIL
+15'-
5' [1524.00]
00"
+10'-0" [3048.10]
[457
2.0
4
8' [2438.40]
0]
+15'-00" [4572.00]
NORTH
3
NORTH ELEVATION
ELEVAT
DWG 203
2
ION
6 7 8
57'-016" [17390.88] 29'-016" [8850.90]

11 7
WEST
.31]
+0'-0" [00.00] +0'-0" [00.00]
" [3141
10'-316
11
+10'-
ELEVAT
0"
5' [1524.00]
16
[30
+10'-0" [3048.10]
48.10
E
ION
1
+15'-00" [4572.00]
D
15
D
14
WEST
C
ELEVAT
13
ION
12
+0'-0
A
" [00
.00]
SOUTH
B +16'-0" [4876.80]
DWG 203
+23'-0" [7010.40]
ELEVAT
11
ION
)
.00
(+0
AN
PL
+10'-0" [3048.10]
+10'-0" [3048.10]
+0'-0" [00.00]
+0'-0" [00.00]
DWG 200 DWG 200 DWG 200 R

OO
A B C 10 9 FL
2
11 1
57'-016" [17390.88] 29'-02" [8851.90]
11
10'-316" [3141.31]
3
8' [2438.40]
E
WEST ELEVATION - TRUE ELEVATION
WEST ELEVATION
D
2
DWG 200
4
20
37'-58" [11427.03]
37'-58" [11427.03]
37'-58" [11427.03]
G
D
DW
7
7
43'-98" [13357.59]
43'-98" [13357.59]
7
7
5
C
16
42
'-5 7
16"
[12
94
37'-7
0.3
9]
15
30'-6
1
16"
6
1
[114
2
" [93
57.56]
09.27]
B
8]
7 [11263.5
1116"
36'-
1
139'-92" [42608.57]
4]
A
09.0
3 [130
816"
42'-
14
7'-216" [2198.92]
1
169'-84" [51720.95]
9
E
DWG 200
+23'-0" [7010.40]
+23'-0" [7010.40]
+16'-0" [4876.80]
+16'-0" [4876.80]
+0'-0" [00.00]
+0'-0" [00.00]
FLOOR PLAN (+0.00) 13
7
]
8' .31
] [229
98
.39
16"
7
44
1 [10 '-5
8" 75
3'-5
ION
4]
9.5
15 "
[324
AT
716
EV
+18'-0" [5486.40]
10'-
2'
EL
[609
UE
8
.60
]
]
6.40
" [5
48 TR
-
16'
-0
C
[487
+18'
T
6.8
AR
0]
-
P 12
ION
AT
.91]
.60]
]
00 [22774
EV
5
2' [609
[00. 74'-8
8"
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+0
H
UT
4]
+18'-0" [5486.
09.0
[130
SO
3
816"
0]
+23'-0" [7010.40] 42'-
76.8
16' [48
3
164'-64" [50159.35] ]
.92]
] .39
.31 98
[229
" [2198
7 44
3'-516" [1052.79] +18'-0" [5486.40] [10
40]
16"
1 7
8"
+16'-0" [4876.80] '-5
2' [609.60]
1 3'-5 75
7'-2169
169'-84" [51720.95]
11
4]
9.5
15 "
[324
ION
716
10'-
2'
AT
[609
16' [4876.80]
.60
]
EV
]
8] 6.40
7
1116"
[11263.5
" [5
48
EL
UE
17'-
36'-
-0
114
TR
3
+18'
" [5
+0'-0" [00.00] +0'-0" [00.00]
-
48
0.3
+18'-0
C
4]
RT
10
1
PA
" [54
139'-92" [42608.57]
B -
PART
86.4
10 ION
]
N- 00
0]
[00.
EV ATIO '-0" AT
H EL
+0 EV
DWG 201 SOUTH ELEVATION - PART A SOUT EL
H
UT
SO
.60]
2' [609
4]
09.0
3 [130
+23'-0" [7010.40] 816"
8'
42'-
3
.92]
164'-64" [50159.35]
[5480.34]
4]
09.0
" [2198
7
3'-516" [1052.79] +18'-0" [5486.40] 3 [130
816"
+16'-0" [4876.80] 42'-
2' [609.60]
1
7'-2169
169'-84" [51720.95]
17'-114"
3
]
[00.00
11
+0'-0"
34'-1
17'-114" [5480.34]
08"5
[10
633.4
2]
3
4]
8]
[11263.5
[5480.3
7
1116"
36'-
.56]
+0'-0" [00.00]
4"
" [11457
17'-11
]
[00.00
+0'-0"
37'-7161
1
139'-92" [42608.57]
7
16"
[1294
0.39] 9
42'-5
+0'-0"
N
ATIO
+0'-0" [00.00]
ELEV
[00.00]
12
TRUE
B-
PART
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8' IO N-
EVAT
H EL
SOUT
SOUTH ELEVATION - PART A - TRUE ELEVATION UNFOLDED PORCELAIN TILE CLADDING
revision important note shop drawings review architect job title drawing title
JGMA - JUAN GABRIEL MORENO ARQUITECTS EL CENTRO CAMPUS / NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY ARCHITECTURAL LOCATION
A ISSUED FOR COMMENT - ELEVATIONS NORTH & WEST 14/02/21 IV/JC UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD DIMENSIONS BE SCALED FROM THIS DRAWINGS. "IF IN DOUBT ASK". STUDY OF THE GEOMETRY
COPYRIGHT AND DISTRIBUTION TO THIRD PARTIES PROHIBITED. drawing reviewed by: ............... UNFOLDED PORCELAIN TILE CLADDING
B
C THIS DRAWING IS TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALL OTHER RELEVANT DRAWINGS, ANY status status status date reviewed drawn checked scale status reference drawing no. rev.
D JC IV 1/16" = 1'-0"@A0 1" = ??'-0"@A2 DETAILS_1/8" = 1'-0"@A0 CONTRACT 12.0673 100 A
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU - EXAMPLE (LOCATION DWG)
5 4 3 2 1 E D C B A
+23'-0" [7010.40]
+16'-0" [4876.80]
15'-00" [4572.00]
5' [1524.00]
7
+10'-0" [3048.10] +10'-0" [3048.10] +10'-0" [3048.10] 43'-98" [13357.59]
10'-316
11
" [314
]1.31
+0'-0" [00.00] +0'-0" [00.00] +0'-0" [00.00] +0'-0" [00.00]
7 11 7
29'-016" [8850.90] 57'-016" [17390.88] 37'-58" [11427.03]
NORTH ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION
3
6'-108" [2092.30]
15'-00" [4572.00]
5' [1524.00]
+10'-0" [3048.10]
5
1'-18" [346.10]
15' [4572.00]
10' [3048.00]
DWG 261
PART N2
+0'-0" [00.00] +0'-0" [00.00]

+23'-0" [7010.40]
8' [2438.40]
NORTH ELEVATION - PART N2 - TRUE ELEVATION
7'-216" [2198.92]
9
]
9.27
1 [930
62"
30'- +16'-0" [4876.80]
15'-00" [4572.00]
5' [1524.00]
7
43'-98" [13357.59]
+10'-0" [3048.10] +10'-0" [3048.10]
]
7.56
1 [1145
716"
37'-
10'-316
10'-316" [3141.31]
11 [3141.31
"
11
]
+0'-0" [00.00] +0'-0" [00.00] +0'-0" [00.00] +0'-0" [00.00]

1 3 1 11
1'-102" [571.50] 11'-14" [3397.25] 11'-84" [3562.35] 3'-10" [1168.40] 3'-4" [1016.00] 11'-8" [3556.00] 3'-4" [1016.00] 13'-2" [4012.87] 23'-1016" [7282.01] 5
9'-108" [3013.20] 12'-8" [3860.66]
1
14'-114" [4553.17]
6" [152.40] 1'-8" [508.00] 7
7 11
29'-016" [8850.90] 57'-016" [17390.88] 37'-58" [11427.03]
5 4 3 2 1 E D DWG 271
C B A
DWG 261 DWG 262
PART N1 PART N3
NORTH ELEVATION - PART N1 - TRUE ELEVATION NORTH ELEVATION - PART N3 - TRUE ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION - TRUE ELEVATION
JGMA - JUAN GABRIEL MORENO ARQUITECTS EL CENTRO CAMPUS / NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY LOCATION GENERAL ARRANGEMENT ELEVATION
A ISSUED FOR COMMENT - ELEVATIONS NORTH & WEST 14/02/21 IV/JC UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD DIMENSIONS BE SCALED FROM THIS DRAWINGS. "IF IN DOUBT ASK". WEST & NORTH ELEVATION
COPYRIGHT AND DISTRIBUTION TO THIRD PARTIES PROHIBITED. drawing reviewed by: ............... TRUE ELEVATION
B
D JC IV 1/4" = 1'-0"@A0 1/8" = 1'-0"@A2 CONTRACT 12.0673 203 A
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU - EXAMPLE (ASSEMBLY DWG)
E D C B A 1
516"
15
+23'-0" [7010.40]
[151.3
DWG 271 DWG 271
9]
1'-10
A/3
A B
1
2"
[571
.12]
A
1'-10
A/3
1
2"
[571
.12]
1'-10
A/3
1
2"
[571
.12]
516"
15
[151.3
9]
7 7 7 7
3'-88" [1139.60] 3'-1116" [1205.00] 3'-1116" [1205.00] 68" [174.42]
+16'-0" [4876.80]
616" [157.20]
7 7 7 7
3'-88" [1139.60] 3'-1116" [1205.00] 3'-1116" [1205.00] 68" [174.42]
3
616" [157.20]
WEST ELEVATION - ROOF PLAN - SUBSTRUCTURE LAYOUT
3
72" [191.28]
48" [111.31]
3
+10'-0" [3048.10] +10'-0" [3048.10]

2'-116" [638.98] 1'-116" [350.41]
13
SAME AXIS AS NORTH ELEVATION
DWG 571
1'-816" [512.80]
A
SAME AXIS AS WEST ELEVATION
3
3
2'-116" [638.98]
2'-016" [620.00]
3
7
2'-116" [638.98]
2'-016" [620.00]
3
7
DWG 571
B
2'-116" [638.98]
2'-016" [620.00]
3
7
+0'-0" [00.00] +0'-0" [00.00]

48" [123.67]
1 3 13 13 13 9 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 1 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 1
2'-34" [692.87] 1'-5" [431.28] 1'-1116" [589.50] 1'-1116" [605.00] 1'-1116" [605.00] 1'-1116" [605.00] 1'-1116" [598.20] 1'-916" [550.87] 1'-916" [550.81] 1'-916" [550.81] 1'-916" [550.81] 1'-916" [550.81] 1'-916" [550.81] 1'-916" [550.81] 1'-02" [318.11] 1'-1116" [605.00] 1'-1116" [605.00] 1'-1116" [605.00] 1'-1116" [605.00] 1'-1116" [605.00] 1'-1116" [605.00] 1'-1116" [605.00] 1'-1116" [605.51] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-118" [606.02] 1'-114" [590.13]
7
REVEAL Nº1 = Nº2 WEST ELEVATION - SUBSTRUCTURE LAYOUT WEST ELEVATION - WALL SECTION A
SUBSTRUCTURE LAYOUT
+23'-0" [7010.40]
E E
REVEAL Nº2
REVEAL Nº1
DWG 521 DWG 521 DWG 522 DWG 522

A B A B
WEST ELEVATION PLAN - FLOOR SLAB
+16'-0" [4876.80]
WEST ELEVATION - ROOF PLAN - TILE LAYOUT
+10'-0" [3048.10] +10'-0" [3048.10]
DWG 572
A
+0'-0" [00.00] +0'-0" [00.00]
WORK START POINT WORK START POINT DIVIDE IN EQUAL PARTS WORK START POINT INCREASE JOINT TO FIT 17 WHOLE PICECES
E D C B A 1
REVEAL Nº1 = Nº2 WEST ELEVATION - TILE LAYOUT WEST ELEVATION - WALL SECTION B
TILE LAYOUT
JGMA - JUAN GABRIEL MORENO ARQUITECTS EL CENTRO CAMPUS / NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY ASSEMBLY
A ISSUED FOR COMMENT - ELEVATIONS NORTH & WEST 14/02/21 IV/JC UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD DIMENSIONS BE SCALED FROM THIS DRAWINGS. "IF IN DOUBT ASK". WEST ELEVATION
B
D JC IV 1/2" = 1'-0"@A0 1/4" = 1'-0"@A2 CONTRACT 12.0673 271 A
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU - EXAMPLE (DETAIL DWG)
E D
1. URBARTEK TILE 1'-1158" x 3'-1141 "
BY PORCELANOSA
2. ALUMINIUM T-PROFILE 315 3

16 x 28 x
1
8 INCHES
BLACK BY BUTECH
1 1 1 1
3. ALUMINIUM OMEGA PROFILE 521 x 13
16 x 1
8 INCHES
BY BUTECH
4. PRIMARY ALUMINIUM ANGLE BRACKET,

LENGHT 381 " BY BUTECH
5. SECONDARY ALUMINIUM ANGLE BRACKET,

LENGHT 381 " BY BUTECH
6. INVISIBLE CENTRAL STAINLESS STEEL

FIXING CLIP. 163 " JOINT
7. INVISIBLE SIDE STAINLESS STEEL

FIXING CLIP. 163 " JOINT
8. INVISIBLE START/ENDING FIXING CLIP
1'-816" [525.41]
1'-816" [525.41]
9. STAINLESS SELF DRILLING SCREW FOR
FIXING CLIP/PROFILE 58" x 163 "

BRACKET/PROFILE 1161 " x 13
16"
8" [203.08]
11
11
OMEGA/METAL STUD 115 3
16" x 16"
15
12. ROCKWOOL INSULATION INSTALLED BY FACADE
5" [126.88] 216" [74.20]
13. VAPOUR BARRIER
14. DENSGLASS PANEL & METAL STUD WALL
15. ALUMINIUM FLASHING
16. ALUMINIUM L-PROFILE 1169 x 238 x 1

INCHES
5 8
5" [126.88] 1'-88" [524.00] BLACK BY BUTECH
5" [126.88]
5" [126.88]
16 16 5 1 3 12 13 14 5 9 2 6 5 9 2 6 1 3 12 13 14 5 16 16
DETAIL A
E DETAIL B
D
JGMA - JUAN GABRIEL MORENO ARQUITECTS EL CENTRO CAMPUS / NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY DETAILS
A ISSUED FOR COMMENT - ELEVATIONS NORTH & WEST 14/02/21 IV/JC UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD DIMENSIONS BE SCALED FROM THIS DRAWINGS. "IF IN DOUBT ASK". HORIZONTAL
B
D JC IV HALF SIZE @A0 QUARTER SIZE @A2 CONTRACT 12.0673 521 A

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THE VENTILATED FACADE SYSTEM USING PORCELAIN TILE CLADDING

PORCELANOSA is a registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing

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• How the VFS is assembled

• VFS as a sustainable cladding system

• The use of porcelain tile on VFS

• Current USA certifications and tests

• Examples & Posibilities

New Ambroise Pare Hospital

A ventilated facade is a cladding system with an

It is usually an external cladding system mechanically

This external wall may be built either of masonry (brick or

The cladding elements are fixed to the substrate wall by

The ventilation is produced by openings located at the top

This ventilation allows for an exchange of air between the

Vila-real Court House

How is the VFS put together?

• omega horizontal profile

vertical section horizontal section

How is the VFS put together?

vertical section horizontal section

01. Reinforced Concrete

02. Blockwork (cmu)

04. Metal or Timber Stud

kerf saw cut: 1/16” wide & 1/2” deep

kerf saw cuts & P404 polyutherane mastic

machining kerfs & laying of mesh

Tests Protocols for High Velocity Hurricone Zone:

Fiberglass mesh laid on factory Kerf saw cuts made in factory

self leveling & alignment crosses

self leveling & alignment crosses

L-profile T-profile Omega

Brick Wall Anchor

Fixing Clip Screw

VFS is engineered for 3 performance conditions:

1) Self-supporting system (6 lbs/sqft)

2) Resistance to wind load (213 mph)

3) Allow for thermal expansion movement

Sol Principe Hotel

FIDMA Trade Fair Building

Tests Protocols for High Velocity Hurricone Zone:

- ASTM E136 (noncombustibility)

- ASTM E84 (tile surface burning)

UK SPAIN FRANCE HUNGARY

Hermes Parfums Headquarters

48x24inch // landscape // in-line pattern

48x24inch // landscape // vertical joint staggered

48x24inch // landscape // horizontal joint staggered

48x24inch // portrait // in-line pattern

48x24inch // portrait // vertical joint staggered

48x24inch // portrait // horizontal joint staggered

24x24inch // in-line pattern

24x24inch // vertical joint staggered

24x24inch // horizontal joint staggered

24x12inch // landscape // in-line pattern

24x12inch // landscape // vertical joint staggered

24x12inch // portrait // in-line pattern

24x12inch // portrait // horizontal joint staggered

32x16inch // landscape // in-line pattern

32x16inch // landscape // vertical joint staggered

32x16inch // landscape // horizontal joint staggered

32x16inch // portrait // in-line pattern

32x16inch // portrait // horizontal joint staggered