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BENCHMARK is Kingspan's selection of architectural façade systems. It uses the KarrierPanel system as a base to be combined with a variety of easy to install rainscreen façade systems. These fully warranted systems are all sourced by BENCHMARK to ensure proper integration and project management.
Rainscreen Façade - Extruded Plank Façade system
BENCHMARK’s Extruded Plank Façade system is designed to be an aesthetic, durable, and versatile solution in its applications, delivering a modern finish while also being able to integrate traditional architectural looks.
Kingspan's Plank Façade system is available in 6 standard profiles each available in a wide range of colors, finishes, and sizes. The system is designed with a simple clip fastening system allowing for rapid and easy installation. Further to the standard profiles, a custom 'Plank' can be designed specifically for a project, enabling an exclusive design which can easily fulfill an architectural vision.
Base Panel - KarrierPanel
The Kingspan KarrierPanel system is a steel-faced insulated metal panel and a fully engineered rail, designed to perform in the harshest of conditions. Insulated metal panels provide a single component air, vapor, and water barrier.
Technical Information
| Profiles (Exterior/Interior) | Shadowline or flat with stucco embossing (optional non-embossed) |
| Gauges (Exterior/Interior) | 26, optional 24 or 22 ga |
| Width | 42" standard (24", 30", 36" optional) |
| Reveal options | 3/8" to accommodate rail |
| Lengths | 8'-48' |
| Thicknesses | 2", 2.5", 3", 4", 5", 6" |
| R-value (approx.) | 7.2 per inch per ASTM C518 @75o F 8.25 per inch per ASTM C518 @35o F |
| Orientation | Vertical or Horizontal |
