Aluminium Rainscreen Cladding
Metal rainscreen cladding offers a sleek, functional solution for external building envelopes, combining long-term weather resistance with lightweight performance. Whether used to manage moisture, improve energy efficiency or create a standout facade, aluminium is a trusted choice for rainscreen systems across a wide range of industries.
We also offer rainscreen cladding in other materials, including Corten steel, stainless steel, mild steel and woven wire mesh cladding. Each material is selected and fabricated to suit different project requirements.
Safedeck Rainscreen Cladding
Light Profile Cladding
Perforated Cladding
The Benefits of Our Aluminium Rainscreen Cladding
Aluminium rainscreens offer durability, design flexibility and ease of installation, all backed by Graepels’ in-house manufacturing expertise.
- Lightweight yet strong: Ideal for both new builds and retrofit projects with minimal structural impact.
- Corrosion resistant: Naturally weatherproof and suitable for exposed environments.
- Improves building performance: Supports passive ventilation and effective moisture control.
- Low maintenance: Resistant to rust, warping and UV degradation.
- Design versatility: Can be perforated, formed or finished to meet bespoke design briefs.
- Sustainable: Fully recyclable and suitable for environmentally conscious projects.
- Easy to install: Compatible with a wide range of fixing systems and support structures.
What Types of Aluminium Rainscreen Cladding Can You Choose From?
We manufacture a range of aluminium rainscreen formats to suit different performance goals and aesthetic styles.
Safedeck Rainscreen
Our Safedeck rainscreen system offers a secure and robust solution with a focus on safety, structural performance and clean visual presentation. It is well suited to commercial and public buildings.
Light Profile Rainscreen
This option uses folded or shaped lightweight aluminium panels to achieve efficient coverage with reduced material weight. It is ideal for modern buildings with streamlined design requirements.
Perforated Rainscreen
Perforated rainscreens offer both function and design. Small perforations allow air and moisture to pass through while enabling custom patterns, textures or branding across the facade.
Woven Wire Mesh Rainscreen
Mesh rainscreens provide a striking alternative to traditional panels. The open weave allows airflow and light movement while adding strong visual texture and transparency to the building exterior.
Lasercut Rainscreens
Laser-cut panels are ideal for bespoke designs that require complex patterns, logos or artistic features. This format is used when projects demand a high degree of visual customisation.
Technical Specifications for Our Rainscreen Cladding
Sheet Size
We manufacture aluminium rainscreens to a wide range of specifications. Popular sheet sizes include 2 metres by 1 metre, 2.5 metres by 1.25 metres and 3 metres by 1.5 metres. Larger sizes up to 4 metres by 2 metres and lengths up to 6 metres are available on request.
Sheet Thickness
Sheet thickness ranges from 0.75 millimetres to 12 millimetres, with custom thicknesses available by order. Perforation sizes range from 1 millimetre to 154 millimetres, with standard tooling allowing for open areas between 20 percent and 60 percent.
Open Area
Mesh panel apertures typically range from 2 millimetres to 150 millimetres, with wire diameters between 2 and 12 millimetres. Open area can range from 50 percent to 75 percent, depending on the weave type.
Top Applications for Our Rainscreen Cladding
Aluminium rainscreens are specified across a wide range of building types. They offer functional protection while enhancing exterior appearance.
- Commercial buildings such as offices, retail units and hotels
- Educational facilities including schools, colleges and universities
- Government and public buildings such as libraries and municipal offices
- Cultural venues including museums, theatres and arts centres
- Transport hubs such as airports, stations and terminals
- Industrial facilities including warehouses and manufacturing plants
- Mixed-use developments combining residential and commercial spaces
- Renovation and retrofit projects upgrading facades for performance and appearance
Choose Graepels for Your Rainscreen Cladding
Graepels has over 65 years of experience in manufacturing perforated, mesh and laser cut metal panels. Whether you need standard panels or a completely bespoke rainscreen design, our team is here to help. We work closely with architects, engineers and fabricators to manufacture rainscreens that combine function, durability and design. Contact us to discuss your project.
