en.Wedoany.com Reported - Euroform's NICHIHA rain screen system has passed rigorous testing by the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT), demonstrating good performance in wind pressure, watertightness, and impact resistance, with positive test results. The system was tested under Euroform's supervision in accordance with the requirements of the CWCT sequence B cladding facade test standard. Euroform invested a five-figure sum in testing at the UL Solutions laboratory in Telford.

The fire rating of this rain screen system is classified as A2-s1,d0 according to BS EN 13501-1. Euroform Technical Director John Taylor stated that the NICHIHA system's excellent performance is primarily attributed to the unique interlocking profile and 16mm thickness of the cladding panels, as well as the Downer helping hand bracket and rail support system custom-designed for Euroform testing. Mark Atkinson, Head of Building Envelope at Euroform, added that the testing investment and performance results mark Euroform's entry into the rain screen cladding market, giving customers confidence in the system's real-world performance.

NICHIHA is a low-maintenance, textured finish, decorative rain screen panel that combines the durability of fiber cement with a variety of appearances including wood grain, metal, brick, stone, and concrete textures. The system, developed by NICHIHA Corporation in Tokyo, has been used in projects in Japan, the UK, and Australia, including the Detroit Pistons training center, Hyatt Place hotels, Wichita State University, and retail chains such as McDonald's, ALDI, Burger King, and Wendy's. The test project utilized NICHIHA's unique ultimate clip concealed fastener installation system, which helps reduce construction time compared to traditional concealed fastener fiber cement cladding. Euroform and NICHIHA have established an exclusive partnership in the UK.