
XPRESSCLAD PX20
Evolution of the rear-ventilated facade system

20mm Cavity
High Performance System
XpressClad PX20 is a top to bottom ventilated rainscreen cladding system with an express joint finish. It is both an aesthetically pleasing and functional cladding option for modern buildings.
XpressClad PX20 incorporates an anodised aluminium rail support system to achieve a 20mm cavity depth. A quick and easy install on standard NZS 3604 timber framing.
Cladding panels are attached to the support rails with the concealed adhesive fixing system, creating a clean and high aesthetic finish.
Select from prefinished panels offered in a large range of colours and surface textures only requiring low maintenance or a plain panel ready for the site applied finish of your choice.
The XpressClad PX20 system offers architects the freedom to design unique facades, achieved by experimenting with panel sizes, pattern layouts combined with the range of colour and finishes offered.
The XpressClad PX20 system is not only cost effective and durable, it can also be used anywhere in New Zealand including coastal locations and up to extreme wind pressures. Making it suitable for both residential, light commercial and especially Education buildings.
Amazing Features
& Benefits
Rain-screen Cladding with natural top to bottom ventilation
Suitable for buildings up to 25m
Complies with C/AS2 5.8 External Wall Cladding
Meets BS 8414-2 Standard and Classified to BR 135
Part of a Full Fire-rated Wall System
Anodized Aluminium support rails and components provide 50 year service life
15 year system warranty
Easy to Install
Designed to install on standard NZS 3604 timber framing
No double framing required at vertical expressed joints
No inter-storey flashing required at every second floor
Adhesive fixed Cladding have no LRV colour restrictions
Almost maintenance free when used with a Prefinished Cladding Panel
XpressClad Substructure Options
There are 3 XpressClad substructure options; PX40, PX20 & PX3-0.
The options slightly vary in cavity depth, drainage, ventilation and adhesive application.
For guidance on which option to use, a clear comparison of the options can be seen below.
Although there are 3 options, the finished façade looks the same for all 3.
The XpressClad substructure can then match with 3 different cladding products.
See below for panel options.


40mm Cavity Depth
Drained and
Bottom to Top Ventilated
Suitable for buildings at any height
Recommend for Commercial or
any projects requiring a deeper cavity depth
May require site-specific PS1
due to building height
Deepest XpressClad cavity
Unrestricted Building Height
May require site-specific PS1
Flexible horizontal joints without
extra framing
Easy and Quick Install
Mainly Vertical rails


20mm Cavity Depth
Drained and
Bottom to Top Ventilated
Suitable for buildings up to 25m
Recommend for Residential,
Light Commercial Buildings &
Ministry of Education (MoE) projects
May require site-specific PS1
due to building height
Pros & Considerations
standard 20mm cavity
Unrestricted Building Height
May require site-specific PS1
Flexible horizontal joints without
extra framing
Easy and Quick Install
Mainly Vertical rails


20mm Cavity Depth
Drained at every
Horizontal Joint
Suitable for buildings below 10m
Recommend for Residential &
Light Commercial Buildings
BRANZ Appraisal No. 1038
Limited to building height below 10m
standard 20mm cavity
Restricted to 10m
Compliance with BRANZ appraisal
More components and framing for horizontal rails required
Long install time - require horizontal, vertical rails and small components
