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Rainscreen Façade in Bristol

Enhance your building’s appearance and weather resistance with a rainscreen façade from Massey Cladding Solutions Ltd. Working across the South West, Midlands, and throughout all other UK locations, we design and install quality systems designed for thermal efficiency, moisture management, and contemporary visual impact.

Massey Cladding Solutions Ltd

Stunning Façades to Protect & Beautify Buildings Nationwide

Wherever you head in the UK, you’re likely to find properties featuring rainscreen façades; some of those we’ve personally designed can be found in Bristol, Cardiff and Oxford, or protecting Swansea Arena and St. Sidwell’s Point in Exeter. Since 2008, our proudly family-run business has continually built on its reputation as a leading UK cladding company, and bona fide specialist in all things rainscreen façade, including their repair and maintenance.

Whether you’re a contractor looking for a specialist subcontractor or a developer seeking a full in-house design and build service, we provide tailored, technical expertise to meet your requirements. With a focus on performance, safety, and aesthetic impact, our team brings over half a century’s experience to every project to ensure exceptional results.

A well-designed rainscreen façade can enhance a building’s external appearance, while providing crucial benefits such as improved thermal performance, ventilation, and fire safety. Serving clients nationwide, with a strong presence in our hometown of Bristol and nearby areas like Cardiff, Exeter and Oxford, we work closely with property developers, architects, and contractors to ensure that every project is delivered with precision and care.

Close-up of a modern building with a curved facade covered in gold-colored, perforated metal panels, reflecting sunlight. The lower part features dark glass windows and overhangs, with part of the sky and nearby buildings visible.

Close-up of a modern architectural facade featuring angled, gold perforated metal panels with circular holes, casting shadows on a black surface with white dots below.

What is a Rainscreen Façade?

A rainscreen façade is a cladding system that provides an effective external covering, protecting structures of all shapes and sizes from the elements. Unlike traditional cladding materials, a rainscreen façade is considerably lighter and allows for an impressive amount of stylistic customisation, allowing you to get creative in how you present your property to the world.

Constructed using various materials, such as metals (aluminium, copper, zinc, stainless steel) and natural elements (glass, stone, terracotta, and slate), rainscreens offer flexibility in terms of design and finish; every rainscreen façade we’ve worked to deliver in and around Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter and Oxford is distinctly bespoke, ensuring clients have the option to stand out, not simply blend into the background.

We can implement metal finishes as thin as 1mm, ideal for large panels, or choose thicker options for enhanced durability and performance. Whether your project requires a complex multi-layer system or a simpler installation, our team has the skills and experience to deliver results, as our website gallery and wider portfolio attest to.

Why Choose Massey Cladding Solutions Ltd for Your Rainscreen Façade?

As a specialist cladding company, Massey Cladding Solutions Ltd offers a range of services, both as a subcontractor and as a project lead offering comprehensive design-and-build solutions. Some of the reasons we’re such a popular option for the design of high-performance cladding solutions include:

End-to-End Service – From initial design to final construction, we can manage every detail of the project. Whether you need help with product specification, procurement, surveying, or planning, we’ve got it covered.
Tailored Designs – Every project is unique, and we make sure our designs meet your exact specifications. We work with you to create a rainscreen façade that matches your building’s architectural vision and technical requirements.
Technical Expertise – Our experienced engineers and designers bring deep technical knowledge to the table. We ensure that your rainscreen façade is structurally sound, thermally efficient, and compliant with fire safety standards.
Full Compliance with Regulations – We understand the critical importance of safety, especially when it comes to fire performance, and our systems are designed to meet the highest standards.
Quality Assurance – Our focus on quality is unwavering. From materials selection to finish, every component is rigorously tested and approved, ensuring your rainscreen façade performs exactly as expected.
Extensive Experience in Key Areas – Our cladding company has a vast amount of experience operating not just in local areas like Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter and Oxford, but all throughout the UK. Past clients range from household name developers like Galliford Try, Sir Robert McAlpine and Tilbury Douglas, to Exeter City Council, Bath Spa University, and BMW.

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A close-up of a modern building with large glass windows and a golden perforated metal facade, reflecting sunlight against a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Benefits of Rainscreen Façades

Thermal Efficiency

Rainscreen façades improve a building’s thermal performance by creating a ventilated cavity between the cladding and the building’s structure. These innovative cladding systems allow for better insulation and temperature regulation, ultimately reducing heating and cooling costs for the property owner.

Moisture Protection

While rainscreen façades don’t entirely eliminate the risk of moisture infiltration, they are designed to direct water away from the building’s core. A second line of defence is always incorporated, ensuring that the structure remains dry and protected against potential damage.

Acoustic Performance

The multi-layered construction of a rainscreen façade can also contribute to soundproofing, helping to reduce noise from the external environment and improve internal acoustics.

Fire Safety

Given the increasing importance of fire regulations in building design, our rainscreen façades are always selected and designed to meet the latest fire safety standards. This is especially crucial for buildings in densely populated urban areas such as Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter and Oxford.

Aesthetic Flexibility

Rainscreen façades offer incredible aesthetic versatility. Whether you’re looking for a sleek metal finish, the natural beauty of stone, or the sleek sophistication of glass, we can provide a solution that complements the architectural design of your building.

Technical Considerations in Rainscreen Façade Construction

The construction of a rainscreen façade requires careful consideration of several factors to ensure both performance and aesthetic appeal. Some of the critical considerations informing our design process include:

Material Selection: Choosing the right material for the rainscreen façade is essential for achieving the desired aesthetic and performance. Metals such as aluminium or copper provide sleek finishes, while natural materials like stone and slate can add a more traditional, timeless look.
Support Structures: The support grid for the rainscreen façade must be both structurally sound and resistant to corrosion. Additionally, it must be adjustable to accommodate variations in panel sizes and ensure stability under all conditions.
Thermal Calculations: It’s essential to carry out thermal calculations to assess the insulation and void thickness. Steel frames within the cavity can reduce thermal capacity, so increased insulation may be necessary.
Moisture Control: Special attention must be paid to how the system interfaces with other building elements, such as windows. Recessed windows, for example, must be designed to direct water away from the structure to prevent moisture from entering.

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Modern building with a curved facade covered in gold perforated panels, reflecting the sky and surrounding structures in its glass windows. Blue sky with scattered clouds and a red brick building are visible in the background.

Get in Touch with Massey Cladding Solutions Ltd

A rainscreen façade is a sophisticated cladding system that scores high marks across the board. If you’re considering incorporating one within your next project, contact Bristol’s Massey Cladding Solutions Ltd today on 01454 270786. Whether you’re a contractor in Oxford, a developer in Cardiff, or architect in Exeter, we’ll work closely with you to ensure your project meets the highest standards of performance, safety, and aesthetics.