FALK's Architectural Rainscreen System is a fully integrated building envelope and façade solution that combines architectural metal cladding with high-performance insulated metal panels.
Architectural Freedom. Integrated Performance.
The FALK Rainscreen System combines the design versatility of architectural metal cladding with the proven performance of insulated metal panels (IMPs). Our fully integrated metal panel rainscreen solution brings together distinctive facade design, thermal efficiency, and effective moisture management. With components engineered to work together and backed by FALK's team of experts, our system delivers both architectural freedom and building envelope performance.
Fully integrated IMP and metal rainscreen system
Continuous insulation and thermal efficiency
Effective air, thermal, and moisture management
Versatile architectural metal cladding options
Simplified construction and installation
Tested performance and expert technical support
One System. Complete Building Envelope Performance.
The FALK Architectural Rainscreen System integrates our RSW 40 insulated metal panel support wall, lightweight hat channels, architectural Design Profiles, and custom trims and flashing into one coordinated solution.
The RSW-40 combines continuous insulation with integrated air, water, and vapor control, while the exterior rainscreen metal panels create a distinctive architectural facade. A ventilated cavity behind the cladding supports effective moisture management, bringing together the benefits of insulated metal panel wall systems and architectural metal rainscreen cladding.
More Design Freedom. Endless Possibilities.
Create distinctive building façades without compromising performance. FALK's architectural Design Profiles offer bold geometric patterns, clean contemporary lines, and dimensional textures that bring architectural character to any project.
Available in an extensive range of colors, coatings, and finishes, our architectural metal cladding system gives designers the freedom to explore creative metal cladding wall designs, complement surrounding materials, and bring architectural visions to life.
Simplified Construction. Better Project Outcomes.
Traditional building envelopes often require multiple independently sourced materials, attachment systems, and installation steps. FALK's integrated metal rainscreen cladding system simplifies construction with coordinated components designed to work together.
By combining continuous insulation and integrated air, water, and vapor control within the RSW 40 insulated wall panel, the system reduces the need for separate building envelope materials. This helps streamline installation, reduce coordination complexity, and keeps projects moving efficiently.
The FALK Difference: Proven Systems and Expert Guidance.
At FALK, integration goes beyond the products themselves. We manufacture our insulated metal panels, architectural Design Profiles, and custom trims and flashing in-house, helping ensure consistent quality, product compatibility, and coordinated project delivery.
Backed by tested performance data, comprehensive technical documentation, and an experienced team of experts, FALK supports customers from initial design and specification through installation. Our collaborative approach, installer-friendly products, and responsive customer service help building professionals confidently achieve their architectural and performance goals.
Architectural Metal Cladding Designed to Work Together
Whether you're creating a bold contemporary façade or specifying a high-performance building envelope, FALK's integrated architectural rainscreen solution brings design flexibility and construction efficiency together. Explore our RSW-40 Rainscreen Support Wall and FALK Design Profiles to discover how our rainscreen metal panels can bring your next project to life.
An architectural rainscreen system is a building envelope solution that incorporates exterior cladding with an air gap to allow drainage for any moisture that passes behind the cladding, while the insulated metal panel building envelope protects the building from air and water infiltration. The FALK Rainscreen System combines architectural single-skin steel Design Profiles with a high-performance insulated metal panel support wall, delivering distinctive façade aesthetics, thermal efficiency, and effective moisture management in one integrated solution.
What are the benefits of an insulated metal panel rainscreen system?
An insulated metal panel (IMP) rainscreen system combines the thermal performance and building envelope protection of IMPs with the architectural versatility of exterior rainscreen cladding. FALK's integrated system reduces the need for separate insulation materials, air and weather barriers, helping simplify construction, improve coordination, and support efficient installation.
What design options are available with FALK Design Profiles?
FALK offers two architectural Design Profiles: Apex 1, featuring a bold, geometric pyramid-inspired pattern, and Square 1, featuring clean, angular lines for a contemporary appearance. Decorative Design Fins in three distinct profiles – Box, Chambered, and Single Wing - provide additional opportunities to create depth and dimension. All are available in FALK's extensive selection of colors, coatings, and finishes, giving architects the flexibility to create distinctive metal façades.
How does the FALK Rainscreen System manage moisture?
The FALK Rainscreen System incorporates an air gap between the exterior architectural cladding and the RSW 40 insulated metal panel support wall. This air gap allows drainage for any moisture that passes behind the exterior cladding, while the RSW 40 protects the building from air and water infiltration. Together, these components help protect the building while maintaining its thermal performance.
How is the FALK Rainscreen System different from traditional building envelope construction?
Traditional, multicomponent wall assemblies often require many different trades, disparately sourced materials, multiple connections and attachment systems, and conflicting timelines to create one cohesive envelope. The FALK Rainscreen System is fully integrated and engineered to work together. Our complete system offers faster installation, better performance, more simplified coordination, guaranteed product compatibility, and more seamless processes than traditional assemblies.
Can FALK Design Profiles be used with insulated metal panels?
Yes. FALK Design Profiles are specifically designed to integrate with the RSW 40 Rainscreen Support Wall, which is based on FALK's proven HFW 40 insulated metal panel. The Design Profiles attach to hat channels installed over the support wall, creating a coordinated architectural rainscreen system that combines façade design flexibility with IMP building performance.
The FALK RSW 40 is an insulated metal panel designed to serve as the support wall for FALK's architectural rainscreen system. Based on the HFW-40 wall panel, it combines continuous insulation, integrated air, water, and vapor control, and concealed fastening into a single panel. The RSW 40 provides the thermal and building envelope performance foundation for FALK Design Profiles.
Does FALK provide technical support for designing and installing rainscreen systems?
Yes. FALK provides technical guidance and support throughout the design and construction process, including specification assistance, engineering support, installation resources, and detailed product documentation. Our experienced team works with architects, engineers, general contractors, and installers to help ensure that the integrated rainscreen system meets project-specific design and performance requirements.
What colors, coatings, and finishes are available with FALK Design Profiles?
FALK Design Profiles are available in all of our wide range of colors, coatings, and finishes, providing wide flexibility and many design options. Certain finishes, like our Poleyester PREMIERE line of colors may not be ideal for external use.
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