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A beautiful finish for a prominent city centre high-rise building

Powdertech’s ‘Peat Fire’, with A2-s1,d0 fire rating, was the perfect choice for Gramercy Tower, Cardiff's tallest residential building,

Location

Cardiff

Sector

Residential

Specification

C3 Urban

Area Coated

2000 sq m

Client

TGM Facades

Architect

CWArchitects

The Requirement

Gramercy Tower is a mixed residential-led development, set within the heart of Cardiff's emerging South Central district of re-development.

As the tallest residential building in the city, CW Architect’s were very keen to give the tower a distinct appearance with durable materials and ease of cleaning so that it would remain looking smart over the years. Materials used on the building exterior would need to conform to fire reaction rating A2-s1,do.

The Powdertech Solution

Powdertech’s Evolution/Rust collection of powder coating finishes meets all of these requirements. From a selection of finishes giving the appearance of rusted metal or Corten steel, the client chose ‘Peat Fire’. This finish will stay put on the metal and not leach on to surrounding surfaces after rain, unlike Corten. Powdertech coated 2000sq metres of aluminium cassette rainscreen cladding which now adorn the building to stunning effect.

 

Why Powdertech Evolution-Rust?
  • High performance weather resistance
  • Leaves no residue or stain after rain or washing with water.
  • Excellent visual and tactile detail
  • Good edge coverage
  • A wide range of effects to reflect the patinas that occur naturally on metals
  • Up to twenty-five-year colour, gloss and adhesion guarantee.
  • Minimal maintenance – washing with water every 6-12 months
  • Reaction to fire class A2-s1,d0
  • All powders are Qualicoat class 1 or class 2 approved and conform to BS EN 12206-1 and Qualicoat specifications

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