SIG Performance Technology Launches ‘Chi-Gasket’ for Rainscreen Cladding

SIG Performance Technology, the specialist provider of acoustic, fire & thermal and high temperature solutions, has launched the ‘Chi-Gasket’, a new component for use within rainscreen cladding applications which has been developed to support the streamlining of external wall footprints whilst facilitating Building Regulation compliance. Designed for use in all buildings including those with habitation over 18 metres from ground level, the Chi-Gasket delivers enhanced thermal performance in the through-wall construction.

At present, Chi-Gasket has been developed for use with rainscreen support systems from Ash & Lacy and NVELOPE, to give specifiers flexibility and choice. As a component part, the Chi-Gasket is simply clipped to a range of standard helping hand bracketry. From an Approved Document Part L (England & Wales) & Section 6 (Scotland) perspective, this helps compliance as it reduces the thermal bridging and so helps prevent the bracket from transferring heat out of the building.

The heat loss through the rainscreen bracketry is significantly reduced when utilising the Chi-Gasket. In achieving this, the thickness of external insulation can be reduced but still deliver the same overall U-Value of the through-wall build up or allow consideration towards alternative appropriate thermal insulation options.

A patented product (GB2541513), the Chi-Gasket has achieved LABC Warranty and Premier Guarantee approval and has been shown to meet Sections 11 & 12 of CWCT Standards. Thermal conductivity values have been UKAS accredited while its Hygrothermal Performance meets ETAG 004 2013.

Since its launch, Chi-Gasket has been specified on a number of high profile projects including Yoker, the landmark CLT residential development in Scotland and Park View Student Village in Newcastle.

For further information on the benefits of specifying the Chi-Gasket or to learn more about introducing it to an existing through-wall rainscreen design, please contact the SIG Performance Technology National Fire & Thermal sales team on 0330 123 1756 or email chigasket@sigplc.com