Welcome to the Ash & Lacy Testing & Certifications page.
Ever since its beginnings in 1864, Ash & Lacy has been committed to ensuring that its products carry proof of the highest quality and safety standards.
For the construction industry, Ash & Lacy products and systems are regularly tested by independent UKAS accredited organisations such as the Centre for Window & Cladding Technology (CWCT) and Exova Warringtonfire and Lucideon, and accredited by globally recognised bodies such as the British Board of Agrement. Through this continued investment in testing alongside innovation and product development, we strive to give our customers the peace of mind that Ash & Lacy products are not only compliant with the latest Building Regulations, but will also stand the test of time.
Looking for A1 or A2 rated systems? Select the fire classifications tab and download EN13501-1 reports.
Warringtonfire Fire Tests to EN 13501-1
Warringtonfire are a UKAS accredited testing and certification body that has classified all Ash & Lacy systems to the most rigorous standards available for cladding that forms part of the exterior of a building: BS EN 13501-1:2018. Under UK Building Regulations (amended in November 2018) any component which forms part of an external wall on a ‘relevant’ residential building must achieve either Euroclass A2-s1, d0 or Euroclass A1 to the classification standard EN 13501-1. All Ash & Lacy’s tested systems have achieved Euroclass A2-s1, d0 or Euroclass A1 to EN 13501-1, more details below:
EN 13501-1 Classification: MechSlip Brick Cladding – A1
- Comprehensive system classified A1 by third party assessment.
- Valid for A1-classified stone/mineral wool insulation of ≤340mm thickness.
- Valid for cavity depth of 25-100mm.
- A1 classified support systems: AxiAL AX1 & AX2 (6063T6 grade aluminium); AxiAL AXR1 & AXR2 (316 grade stainless steel).
EN 13501-1 Classification: NaturAL-X Brick Cladding – A1
- Comprehensive system classified A1 by third party assessment.
- Valid for A1-classified stone/mineral wool insulation of ≤340mm thickness.
- Valid for cavity depth of 25-100mm.
- A1 classified support systems: AxiAL AX1 & AX2 (6063T6 grade aluminium); AxiAL AXR1 & AXR2 (316 grade stainless steel).
EN 13501-1 Classification: VariAL-H – Anodised/Precoated Aluminium: A1. Powder Coated Aluminium/ACM: A2-s1, d0
Hook-on Secret Fix aluminium metal cassette rainscreen system:
- Anodised/Precoated aluminium systems classified A1 by third party assessment.
- Powder coated aluminium systems and Alucobond A2 ACM classified A2-s1, d0 by third party assessment.
- Valid for A1-classified stone/mineral wool insulation of ≤340mm thickness.
- Valid for cavity depth of 25-100mm.
- A1 classified support systems: AxiAL AX1 & AX2 (6063T6 grade aluminium); AxiAL AXR1 & AXR2 (316 grade stainless steel).
Ash and Lacy Class Report Anodised Aluminium
Ash and Lacy Class Report PPC Aluminium
Ash and Lacy Class Report Alucobond
Ash & Lacy Class Report Precoated Aluminium
EN 13501-1 Classification: VariAL-CF1, CF2, CF3, SF – Anodised/Aluminium: A1. Powder Coated Aluminium/ACM: A2-s1, d0
Concealed fix and secret fix aluminium cassette rainscreen systems:
- Anodised/no finish systems classified A1 by third party assessment.
- Powder coated aluminium systems and Alucobond A2 ACM classified A2-s1, d0 by third party assessment.
- Valid for A1-classified stone/mineral wool insulation of ≤340mm thickness.
- Valid for cavity depth of 25-100mm.
- A1 classified support systems: AxiAL AX1 & AX2 (6063T6 grade aluminium); AxiAL AXR1 & AXR2 (316 grade stainless steel).
Ash and Lacy Class Report Anodised Aluminium
Ash and Lacy Class Report PPC Aluminium
Ash and Lacy Class Report Alucobond
Ash & Lacy Class Report Precoated Aluminium
EN 13501-1 Classification: VariAL-TF – Anodised/Precoated Aluminium: A1. Powder Coated Aluminium/ACM: A2-s1, d0
Through-fix flat aluminium metal rainscreen system:
- Anodised/Precoated aluminium systems classified A1 by third party assessment.
- Powder coated aluminium systems and Alucobond A2 ACM classified A2-s1, d0 by third party assessment.
- Valid for A1-classified stone/mineral wool insulation of ≤340mm thickness.
- Valid for cavity depth of 25-100mm.
- A1 classified support systems: AxiAL AX1 & AX2 (6063T6 grade aluminium); AxiAL AXR1 & AXR2 (316 grade stainless steel).
Ash and Lacy Class Report Anodised Aluminium
Ash and Lacy Class Report PPC Aluminium
Ash and Lacy Class Report Alucobond
Ash & Lacy Class Report Precoated Aluminium
EN 13501-1 Classification: LineAL-F – Anodised/Precoated Aluminium: A1. Powder Coated Aluminium: A2-s1, d0
Folded plank aluminium rainscreen system:
- Anodised/Precoated aluminium systems classified A1 by third party assessment.
- Powder coated aluminium systems classified A2-s1, d0 by third party assessment.
- Valid for A1-classified stone/mineral wool insulation of ≤340mm thickness.
- Valid for cavity depth of 25-100mm.
- A1 classified support systems: AxiAL AX1 & AX2 (6063T6 grade aluminium); AxiAL AXR1 & AXR2 (316 grade stainless steel).
Ash and Lacy Class Report Anodised Aluminium
Ash and Lacy Class Report PPC Aluminium
Ash & Lacy Class Report Precoated Aluminium
EN 13501-1 Classification: LineAL-X – Anodised/No finish: A1. Powder Coated Aluminium: A2-s1, d0
Extruded aluminium plank rainscreen system:
- Anodised/no finish systems classified A1 by third party assessment.
- Powder coated aluminium systems classified A2-s1, d0 by third party assessment.
- Valid for A1-classified stone/mineral wool insulation of ≤340mm thickness.
- Valid for cavity depth of 25-100mm.
- A1 classified support systems: AxiAL AX1 & AX2 (6063T6 grade aluminium); AxiAL AXR1 & AXR2 (316 grade stainless steel).
Ash and Lacy Class Report Anodised Aluminium
Ash and Lacy Class Report PPC Aluminium
Ash & Lacy Class Report Precoated Aluminium
EN 13501-1 Classification: AxiAL AX1, AX2, AX3, AX4 and AXH – A1
Aluminium rainscreen support systems:
- System material: 6063T6 grade aluminium.
- Entire system classified A1 to EN 13501-1 by third party assessment.
- System tested with A1-classified stone wool mineral wool insulation of ≤340mm thickness applied.
- Suitable for use with any rainscreen cladding system.
- Cavity applied to AxiAL AX Series during these tests: 25-100mm.
EN 13501-1 Classification: AxiAL AXR1, AXR2, AXR3 and AXR4 – A1
Stainless steel rainscreen support systems:
- System material: 316 grade stainless steel.
- Entire system classified A1 to EN 13501-1 by third party assessment.
- System tested with A1-classified stone wool mineral wool insulation of ≤340mm thickness applied.
- Suitable for use with any rainscreen cladding system.
- Cavity applied to AxiAL AXR Series during these tests: 25-100mm.
Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT) Tests
CWCT (Centre for Window & Cladding Technology) Standard Test Methods for Building Envelopes determine the level of serviceability of a façade or rainscreen cladding system when subjected to typical climactic levels of water, air and solid object impact. The final classifications derived from the results depend on factors such as the maximum air pressure reached or the severity of damage after an impact.
A Centre for Window and Cladding Technology member, Ash & Lacy ensures all applicable rainscreen cladding systems are subjected to these test standards and will achieve the values expected.
For ease of reference, our latest test results are summarised on this page.
Brick Cladding: Mechslip
Mechanically-fixed real brick slip cladding system. Tested by VINCI Technology Centre, Bedfordshire, August 2019.
Summary of results & classifications:
• Wind resistance: PASS
2400 pascals – serviceability.
3600 pascals – safety.
• Water tightness – dynamic: PASS
600 pascals.
• Impact resistance TN76: PASS
Class 1 – Serviceability.
Negligible risk – safety.
Brick Cladding: NaturAL-X
Mechanically-fixed extruded brick slip cladding system. Tested by VINCI Technology Centre, Bedfordshire, October 2019.
Summary of results & classifications:
• Wind resistance: PASS
2400 pascals – serviceability.
3600 pascals – safety.
• Water tightness – dynamic: PASS
600 pascals.
• Impact resistance TN76: PASS
Class 1 – Serviceability.
Negligible risk – safety.
Aluminium Rainscreen Cladding: LineAL-F
Folded aluminium plank rainscreen system. Tested by VINCI Technology Centre, Bedfordshire, May 2021.
Summary of results & classifications:
• Wind resistance: PASS
2400 pascals – serviceability.
3600 pascals – safety.
• Water tightness – dynamic: PASS
600 pascals.
• Impact resistance: PASS
3mm gauge aluminium
Class 1 – Serviceability.
Negligible risk – safety.
2mm gauge aluminium
Class 1 – Serviceability.
Negligible risk – safety.
Aluminium Rainscreen Cladding: LineAL-X
Extruded aluminium plank rainscreen system. Tested by VINCI Technology Centre, Bedfordshire, February 2018.
Summary of results & classifications:
• Wind resistance: PASS
2400 pascals – serviceability.
3600 pascals – safety.
• Water tightness – dynamic: PASS
600 pascals.
• Impact resistance: PASS
Class 1 – Serviceability.
Negligible risk – safety.
Aluminium Rainscreen Cladding: VariAL-H
Hook-on Secret Fix aluminium cassette rainscreen system. Tested by Wintech Telford, August 2017.
Summary of results & classifications:
• Water tightness – dynamic: PASS
600 pascals.
Further testing by VINCI Technology Centre, July 2020:
• Wind resistance: PASS
2400 pascals – serviceability.
3600 pascals – safety.
• Impact resistance: PASS
Class 1 – Serviceability.
Negligible risk – safety.
Aluminium Rainscreen Cladding: VariAL-CF1
Concealed fix aluminium cassette system. Tested by VINCI Technology Centre, Bedfordshire, July 2020.
Summary of results & classifications:
• Wind resistance: PASS
2400 pascals – serviceability.
3600 pascals – safety.
• Water tightness – dynamic: PASS
600 pascals.
• Impact resistance TN76: PASS
Class 1 – Serviceability.
Negligible risk – safety.
Aluminium Rainscreen Cladding: VariAL-CF2
Concealed fix aluminium cassette system. Tested by VINCI Technology Centre, Bedfordshire, July 2020.
Summary of results & classifications:
• Wind resistance: PASS
2400 pascals – serviceability.
3600 pascals – safety.
• Water tightness – dynamic: PASS
600 pascals.
• Impact resistance TN76: PASS
Class 1 – Serviceability.
Negligible risk – safety.
Aluminium Rainscreen Cladding: VariAL-CF3
Concealed fix aluminium cassette system. Tested by VINCI Technology Centre, Bedfordshire, July 2020.
Summary of results & classifications:
• Wind resistance: PASS
2400 pascals – serviceability.
3600 pascals – safety.
• Water tightness – dynamic: PASS
600 pascals.
• Impact resistance TN76: PASS
Class 1 – Serviceability.
Negligible risk – safety.
Aluminium Rainscreen Cladding: VariAL-TF
Face fix aluminium cassette system. Tested by VINCI Technology Centre, Bedfordshire, July 2020.
Summary of results & classifications:
• Wind resistance: PASS
2400 pascals – serviceability.
3600 pascals – safety.
• Water tightness – dynamic: PASS
600 pascals.
• Impact resistance TN76: PASS
Class 1 – Serviceability.
Negligible risk – safety.
Warringtonfire Fire Resistance Tests to BS EN 1364-1
Warringtonfire are a UKAS accredited testing and certification body that have classified a range of Ash & Lacy SFS systems to the most rigorous standards available for determining the fire resistance of non-loadbearing walls – BS EN 1364-1.
The test results outlined below can be applied to external non-loadbearing walls.
Tested Plasterboard: Knauf Fire Board
Report Ref: WF436781 – SFS Infill
Test Date: 08/04/2021
Internal Board: 2×12.5mm Knauf Fire Board
External Board: 12mm Versaroc
Other Elements: 90mm Ash & Lacy SFS +75mm Rockwool Insulation
Fire From Outside: No
Fire From Inside: Yes
Fire Performance: 120 minutes
Report Ref: WF436777 – SFS Infill
Test Date: 08/04/2021
Internal Board: 2×12.5mm Knauf Fire Board
External Board: 12mm Versaroc
Other Elements: 90mm Ash & Lacy SFS +75mm Rockwool Insulation
Fire From Outside: Yes
Fire From Inside: No
Fire Performance: 120 minutes
Tested Plasterboard: Gyproc Fireline/SoundBloc
Report Ref: 20220204-111014 – SFS Infill
Test Date: 17/02/2022
Internal Board: 2×12.5mm Gyproc Fireline
External Board: 12.5mm Outwear
Other Elements: 90mm Ash & Lacy SFS
Other Elements: 100mm rockwool insulation between studs
Fire From Outside: No
Fire From Inside: Yes
Fire Performance: 90 minutes
Report Ref: 20220204-111013 – SFS Infill
Test Date: 16/02/2022
Internal Board: 2×12.5mm Gyproc Fireline
External Board: 12.5mm Outwear
Other Elements: 90mm Ash & Lacy SFS
Other Elements: 100mm rockwool insulation between studs
Fire From Outside: Yes
Fire From Inside: No
Fire Performance: 120 minutes
Report Ref: 20223101-004013 – SFS Infill
Test Date: 06/04/2022
Internal Board: 1×15mm Gyproc Fireline
External Board: 12.5mm Glasroc X
Other Elements: 90mm Ash & Lacy SFS
Other Elements: 50mm Rockwool insulation between studs
Fire From Outside: Yes
Fire From Inside: No
Fire Performance: 60 minutes
Report Ref: 20223101-004012 – SFS Infill
Test Date: 04/04/2022
Internal Board: 1×15mm Gyproc Fireline
External Board: 12.5mm Glasroc X
Other Elements: 90mm Ash & Lacy SFS
Other Elements: 50mm Rockwool insulation between studs
Fire From Outside: No
Fire From Inside: Yes
Fire Performance: 60 minutes
Report Ref: WF436775 – SFS Infill
Test Date: 11/02/2021
Internal Board: 2×12.5mm Gyproc Fireline
External Board: 12mm Versaroc
Other Elements: 90mm Ash & Lacy SFS +75mm Rockwool Insulation
Fire From Outside: No
Fire From Inside: Yes
Fire Performance: 120 minutes
Report Ref: WF432754 – SFS Infill
Test Date: 05/02/2021
Internal Board: 2×12.5mm Gyproc Fireline
External Board: 12mm Versaroc
Other Elements: 90mm Ash & Lacy SFS +75mm Rockwool Insulation
Fire From Outside: Yes
Fire From Inside: No
Fire Performance: 120 minutes
Report Ref: WF424575 – SFS Infill
Test Date: 13/02/2020
Internal Board: 2x15mm Gyproc Fireline
External Board: 12mm RCM Y-Wall
Other Elements: 90mm Ash & Lacy SFS
Fire From Outside: No
Fire From Inside: Yes
Fire Performance: 120 minutes
Report Ref: WF424574 – SFS Infill
Test Date: 11/02/2020
Internal Board: 2x15mm Gyproc SoundBloc
External Board: 12mm RCM Y-Wall
Other Elements: 90mm Ash & Lacy SFS
Fire From Outside: No
Fire From Inside: Yes
Fire Performance: 90 minutes
Tested Plasterboard: GTEC Fire Board
Report Ref: WF432783 – SFS Infill
Test Date: 07/04/2021
Internal Board: 2×12.5mm GTEC Fire Board
External Board: 12mm Versaroc
Other Elements: 90mm Ash & Lacy SFS +75mm Rockwool Insulation
Fire From Outside: No
Fire From Inside: Yes
Fire Performance: 120 minutes
Report Ref: WF436782 – SFS Infill
Test Date: 06/04/2021
Internal Board: 2×12.5mm GTEC Fire Board
External Board: 12mm Versaroc
Other Elements: 90mm Ash & Lacy SFS +75mm Rockwool Insulation
Fire From Outside: Yes
Fire From Inside: No
Fire Performance: 120 minutes
British Board of Agrement (BBA) Certifications
If a building product carries a BBA certification, that means the BBA have assessed numerous tests and aspects of the product (such as impact tests, fire reaction tests, production procedures and quality, the installation guidance and documentation and how the product is installed on site, to name a few) before stating that they are satisfied the product is suitable for numerous construction applications (e.g. for use on high-rise residential blocks, low-rise residential building and other applications).
BBA Certificate 20/5787: Mechslip
Mechanically-fixed extruded brick slip cladding system. Issued 30th July 2020.
Key Factors Assessed:
- Strength and stability.
- Behaviour in relation to fire.
- Air and water penetration.
- Durability.
BBA Certificate 20/5773: NaturAL-X
Mechanically-fixed extruded brick slip cladding system. Issued 6th July 2020.
Key Factors Assessed:
- Strength and stability.
- Behaviour in relation to fire.
- Air and water penetration.
- Durability.
BBA Certificate 20/5842: AxiAL Support Systems
Sub-frame to support cladding on the external wall structure of new or existing domestic and non-domestic buildings.
Key Factors Assessed:
- Strength and stability.
- Behaviour in relation to fire.
- Durability.
BBA Certificate 06/4301: Standing Seam Roof Systems
Key Factors Assessed:
- Fire resistance.
- Condensation risk.
- Thermal transmittance.
- Weather tightness.
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BBA Certificate
CWCT Tests
Fire Tests
- Ash & Lacy Class Report Precoated Aluminium
- Ash And Lacy Class Report AxiAL SS Support System
- Ash And Lacy Class Report AxiAL Support Systems
- Ash And Lacy Class Report NaturAL-X
- Ash And Lacy Class Report Mechslip
- Ash and Lacy Class Report Alucobond
- Ash and Lacy Class Report Anodised Aluminium
- Ash and Lacy Class Report PPC Aluminium
Passivhaus
Qualicoat Certificate
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