ROOFING, CLADDING & FAÇADES
RETHINKING FAÇADES FOR EDUCATION
A SIMPLER, SAFER APPROACH
Designing education buildings today means balancing aesthetics, compliance, and programme certainty often under tight time and budget constraints. For architects working with light-gauge steel frame( LGSF) construction, façade specification can quickly become one of the most complex elements of a project.
Safewall ® by Benx offers a different approach.
As a certified‘ outer through-wall’ rainscreen system, Safewall enables architects to specify a complete façade solution from a single source, removing the need to coordinate multiple components across different suppliers. By integrating everything from sheathing board and insulation through to the external façade finish, it simplifies specification while maintaining a clear, compliant‘ golden thread’ of information.
This is particularly valuable in the education sector, where safety, accountability, and long-term performance are paramount. Safewall systems are A1 and A2 fire-rated and supported by extensive testing, offering confidence for use on buildings of any height, including higher-risk applications.
Beyond compliance, Safewall is designed to reduce complexity and save time.
Beyond compliance, Safewall is designed to reduce complexity and save time. With a single supplier, and coordinated documentation, architects can streamline design and specification and avoid the complexity of‘ mix and match’ systems helping projects move from design to delivery more efficiently.
Architectural expression is not compromised. The introduction of Cladcolour ® façade panels to the Safewall ® system options brings a wide palette of colours and finishes to education environments, allowing designers to create vibrant, engaging learning spaces. Available in fibre cement and high-density calcium silicate options, Cladcolour panels are noncombustible( A1 rated), durable, and suitable for buildings above 18m.
For education projects where performance, safety, and design quality must align, Safewall represents a smarter way to deliver façade systems combining technical assurance with creative freedom.
To find out more about Safewall and Cladcolour contact Sam Spencer, Benx Specification Manager or 07350 364669 or email safewall @ benx. co. uk
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