Downer

The Original Helping Hand Rainscreen Façade System®

Downer | BBA Certified Helping Hand Framing Systems

The ever-evolving face of architecture demands a supporting cast of rainscreen framing systems that can deliver on energy, sound, building protection and budgetary requirements, without inhibiting design.

 

Our range of fully engineered, BBA-Certified Downer and Original Helping Hand framing solutions will deliver on these and meet the different needs on all types of projects.

Downer DCS021

Downer DCS021 is an aluminium framing system that can be attached directly to the substrate. Sizes available are 25mm and 40mm which can be installed in single layer or cross-battened layer formats.
Sizes:
  • 25mm
  • 40mm

Cost-effective alternative to timber battens, providing a non-combustible framework.

Downer-DCS021 - Mainline Products

Downer DCS031

The Original Helping Hand System®. The Downer DCS031 is an aluminium framing system that can be attached directly to the substrate. Sizes available 25mm and 40mm can be installed in a single layer or cross battened layer formats.
Sizes:
  • 25mm
  • 40mm

Cost-effective alternative to timber battens, providing a non-combustible framework.

Downer-DCS031 - Mainline Products

Downer DCS041

Floor spanning. Designed to be specifically fixed to floor slabs, this high strength adjustable support system is capable of spanning storey heights without the need to introduce intermediate fixings. Due to enhanced high wind resistance, this application is particularly utilised for multi-storey buildings.
Cavity Depth Range:
  • 93mm to 220mm

Perfect for multi-storey buildings.

Downer-DCS041 - Mainline Products

Downer DCS002 & DCS004

Secret fix cladding. Where specifications dictate a smooth façade unobstructed by visible fixings, the Downer DCS002 and DCS004 mechanical secret fix systems can be used. Panel hangers are fixed to the rear face fo the panels that hook onto horizontal cladding rails, which in turn may be integrated with one of our vertical carrier rail systems Downer DCS 021, 031 and 041.
Cavity Depth Range:
  • 93mm to 220mm

Perfect for multi-storey buildings.

Downer-DCS041 - Mainline Products