See how subframing design affects whole-wall thermal performance and how aFrame helps reduce thermal bridging through an engineered attachment approach.

NFPA 285 applies to the complete exterior wall assembly, not the cladding alone. This brief outlines what the test covers and what specifiers should verify in the supporting documentation.

A practical overview of the code requirements governing commercial aluminum cladding assemblies, from ASTM E84 and NFPA 285 to ASTM E330 and Miami-Dade NOA, with guidance on the system-level documentation needed for specification and submittal.

aFrame is aPlank's thermally broken adjustable subframing system, engineered to support the structural, thermal, and constructability requirements of rainscreen facade assemblies. This post covers bracket sizing, fixed and sliding attachment logic, multi-material rail compatibility, and the installation details that contribute to long-term assembly performance.

High-performing rainscreen facades rely on more than cladding selection. Cavity design, thermally broken subframing, and compliance documentation each determine whether the assembly performs or fails inspection. This technical overview covers every layer of a commercial rainscreen system.

Aluminum rainscreen cladding systems reduce urban heat gain through high-SRI, AAMA 2605-grade reflective coatings, cool-pigment technology, and thermally broken subframing. Engineered as a complete thermal assembly.