PANEL & SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
PRODUCT NAME:
Envelope 2000®
Engineered Architectural Wall System
OVERVIEW:
Envelope 2000® is a fabricated wall system utilizing a composite panel made by laminating a prefinished aluminum skin to a substrate of thermoset phenolic resin. A second aluminum skin is added as a backer and provides thermal stability and panel balance. Panels are furnished with a strippable film on the painted surfaces to protect the finish during shipment and installation. Envelope 2000® is fabricated and then attached to the substrate with a series of aluminum extrusions. The three basic attachment methods for Envelope 2000® are the Reveal System (RV) utilizing one piece extruded aluminum moldings, the Rout & Return System (RR) with formed ‘pans’ and attachment extrusions and the RainScreen System (RS) utilizing formed ‘pans’, attachment extrusions and featuring ‘dry’ joints.
BASIC USES & APPLICATIONS:
As a high end fabricated system, Envelope 2000® is designed for use as an exterior cladding on walls, canopies, fascia, and accent bands. Envelope 2000® is typically used on medium to high rise buildings, such as office towers, retail complexes, educational buildings, medical facilities, etc...
GENERAL LIMITATIONS:
Envelope 2000® is intended for use as an exterior cladding. It is not eligible for use as a structural element of a wall assembly. Envelope 2000® should not be used in applications where the slope exceeds 25° from vertical.
SYSTEM FINISHES:
Envelope 2000® comes standard with a smooth aluminum skin. Standard and metallic colors are furnished with a durable Kynar 500® coating. Anodized finishes are available as a standard finish. Custom colors are also available to match customer’s standard. Moldings (Reveal System) are coated using a Kynar 500® paint system and can be painted to match any standard or custom color.