High-Performance Rainscreen Cladding System for Central Park, Brighton

One of Metalline’s most recent prestigious projects is the Central Park development in Brighton, where UNITY DF panels with a brushed anodised finish were supplied and installed by FILL UK. The panels were selected for their strength, fire resistance, and tested performance, providing a façade that meets the demanding requirements of modern buildings.

The UNITY DF system is a discrete fix rainscreen cassette available in both landscape and portrait orientations, with colour-matched fixings recessed in the shadow joint for a clean, consistent finish.

Fully non-combustible, the system includes anodised and pre-coated aluminium panels with A1 fire classification and powder-coated panels with A2-s1, d0 classification. In addition, all panels have been independently tested for impact resistance, wind resistance, and water tightness, giving specifiers confidence in long-term performance.

Installation is efficient, supported by either the CLAD-LINE CL1 or Floor 2 Floor Framing System, making UNITY DF suitable for new-build and refurbishment projects alike.

The main challenges on Central Park included matching the existing façade and ensuring panel stability. Metalline worked closely with FILL UK and United Anodisers to develop the brushed anodised finish, providing multiple working samples for client approval. Careful planning and integration of stud-welded stiffeners, combined with 3D CAD modelling, ensured precise installation and long-term structural reliability.

The result is a high-performing, durable façade that demonstrates Metalline’s expertise in delivering innovative, high quality solutions. Contact Metalline and discover how they can elevate your next façade project.

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