ISO Clip significantly reduces thermal bridging within external rain screen assemblies improving insulation effective-R values while providing flexibility for facade design. It is a key building component that helps to achieve thermally efficient building envelopes without compromising on design intent of the project, essential for energy conservation and our shared sustainable future.
Technical Information:
The ISO Clip creates a thermal break separating the interior of the building from the exterior. Its unique design features reduce thermal transfer through the building envelope. The clip accommodates a variety of insulation thickness or wall depths, eliminating the need for shims and can accommodate insulation from 4" - 6". It is engineered to perform on all substrates including concrete, concrete block, steel studs or wood.
ISO Clip 3.25″ Technical Data Sheet
Northern Facades Ltd, is a leading fabricator of architectural metal panel, Laminam ceramic panel, and unitized glazing systems. Our expertise consists of design assist, engineering, custom systems design, drafting, manufacturing, testing, value engineering, and project management. We work with the building envelope community to deliver designed, code-compliant fabricated systems to building owners, who can enjoy beautiful facades that last for many generations.
We are a unique custom systems fabricator, bringing architectural design to reality.
We are a combination of creative and practical souls. We are Engineers, Drafts people, Estimators, Research and Development Scientists, Machinists, Craftspeople and Business Development personnel ready to help you.
Our primary 200,000 square foot manufacturing facility is equipped with top of the line glazing and CNC production lines. We are located near Toronto Ontario's main highways and airport for optimal transport logistics. We also service our clients across North America from regional production facilities across Canada.
ISO Clip
The ISO Clip is a high-performance thermal isolation mounting clip designed for use in exterior wall assemblies, particularly in rainscreen systems.
Function and Purpose
Reduces Thermal Bridging: The ISO Clip creates a thermal break between the interior and exterior of a building, significantly reducing heat transfer through the wall assembly. This improves the effective R-value of the insulation.
Versatile Installation: Compatible with various substrates including concrete, steel studs, wood, and concrete block.
Flexible Design: One clip fits various insulation thicknesses and wall depths—no need for shims or multiple clip sizes.
Orientation Versatility: Supports both vertical and horizontal sub-girts when installed in the same direction.
ISO Clip Calculator:
A digital tool that helps balance wind load and thermal performance by guiding users through over 90,000 tested combinations of wall assemblies, cladding types, and clip spacings, engineered by Morrison Hershfield for optimal performance and cost-efficiency."
ISO Clip significantly reduces thermal bridging within external rain screen assemblies improving insulation effective-R values while providing flexibility for facade design. It is a key building component that helps to achieve thermally efficient building envelopes without compromising on design intent of the project, essential for energy conservation and our shared sustainable future.
Technical Information:
The ISO Clip creates a thermal break separating the interior of the building from the exterior. Its unique design features reduce thermal transfer through the building envelope. The clip accommodates a variety of insulation thickness or wall depths, eliminating the need for shims and can accommodate insulation from 2" - 3.5". It is engineered to perform on all substrates including concrete, concrete block, steel studs or wood.
ISO Clip 2.0″ Technical Data Sheet
ISO Clip significantly reduces thermal bridging within external rain screen assemblies improving insulation effective-R values while providing flexibility for facade design. It is a key building component that helps to achieve thermally efficient building envelopes without compromising on design intent of the project, essential for energy conservation and our shared sustainable future.
Technical Information:
The ISO Clip creates a thermal break separating the interior of the building from the exterior. Its unique design features reduce thermal transfer through the building envelope. The clip accommodates a variety of insulation thickness or wall depths, eliminating the need for shims and can accommodate insulation from 4" - 6". It is engineered to perform on all substrates including concrete, concrete block, steel studs or wood.
ISO Clip 3.25″ Technical Data Sheet
ISO Clip significantly reduces thermal bridging within external rain screen assemblies improving insulation effective-R values while providing flexibility for facade design. It is a key building component that helps to achieve thermally efficient building envelopes without compromising on design intent of the project, essential for energy conservation and our shared sustainable future.
Technical Information:
The ISO Clip creates a thermal break separating the interior of the building from the exterior. Its unique design features reduce thermal transfer through the building envelope. The 4.75" clip with built in adjustment eliminates the need for shims and can accommodate insulation from 5" - 8". It is engineered to perform on all substrates including concrete, concrete block, steel studs or wood.
ISO Clip 4.75″ Technical Data Sheet
ISO Clip significantly reduces thermal bridging within external rain screen assemblies improving insulation effective-R values while providing flexibility for facade design. It is a key building component that helps to achieve thermally efficient building envelopes without compromising on design intent of the project, essential for energy conservation and our shared sustainable future.
Technical Information:
The ISO Clip creates a thermal break separating the interior of the building from the exterior. Its unique design features reduce thermal transfer through the building envelope. The 7.75" clip with built in adjustment eliminates the need for shims and can accommodate insulation from 8" - 10". It is engineered to perform on all substrates including concrete, concrete block, steel studs or wood.
ISO Clip 7.75" Technical Data Sheet
Architectural Panel Systems
ACCUMET panel system is comprised of flat 4-mm aluminum composite plank that is available in a variety of colours and finishes – even stainless steel, copper, granite or marble.
System
ACCUMET is fully engineered for virtually any application. Accumet is a rear-ventilated rain-screen system and can be provided with gaskets for AMMA compliance. Whether making a corporate ‘branding' statement or simply re-cladding your existing facility, the Accumet 2000 system may be for you! Owners and designers also use this system on the interior as a feature wall or protective wall covering.
Features
Bonded pre-finished aluminum (or other exotic metals) to a thermoplastic or FR core
Fully Engineered Rainscreen, Tested and Installed in hundreds of Exterior and Interior applications
Designed for thermal expansion and contraction without binding, rattling or misalignment
Limitless design flexibility through form and colour
Superior in flatness – eliminating dimpling, buckling and oil canning
Vast color & finish options
SB10, ASHRAE 90.1 Compliant with inclusion of ISO Clip thermal clip
Certified Testing
Laminam Ceramic supplied by Stone Tile International and made from a blend of fine-grain clays and other minerals to produce a very dense body, which makes it highly resistant to moisture, staining and wear. It will withstand years of heavy weathering in exterior faCade applications while maintaining its color and beauty.
System
Ceramic panel rain-screen faCade system available in the full range of Laminam Ceramic finishes and textures.
Features
130+ colors to choose from
SB10, ASHRAE 90.1 compliance through integration of a thermally insulated sub-girt ISO clip system
Bonded fiberglass mesh backing comes standard with STX system
to keeps material in place in the unlikely event of breakageRain screen system (DBVR) (PER)
Excellent anti-graffiti properties
Thin, light-weight slabs
Install on multiple substrates
Suitable for high rise construction
Resistant to extreme frost and UV rays
Scratch, dent, and abrasian resistant
Wide range of high quality finishes and texture options available
Non-combustible
Quick installation
Building code compliant
AXIOM panels are fabricated from tension leveled, architectural grade aluminum plate, complete with shop installed stiffening ribs (if required). Panel corners are welded on 3mm panels to provide a seamless finish. On 2mm panel corners are non-welded providing a sharper return edge.
In aluminum, the 3mm lightweight panels are factory painted, in an controlled environment, after forming, which allows for limitless applications and the ultimate in design flexibility. 2mm prepainted panels are also available as well as other non-ferrous materials such as zinc and stainless steel.
System
AXIOM is a solid metal plate wall system uniquely designed and tested as a pressure equalized rainscreen. The Axiom System meets all of the requirements of the latest edition of the National Building Code for non-combustible construction and is considered a true dry-joint “Rainscreen Principle" system. This system should be considered when codes prevent the use of composite panel.
Features
Non-combustible
Dry joint rain screen -(DBVR) (PER)
Designed for thermal expansion and contraction
Limitless design flexibility including curves and corners
Available 2mm pre-finished or 3mm post-painted
SB10, ASHRAE 90.1 compliant with inclusion of ISO Clip
Variety of colours and finishes
Accuform panels are designed and engineered to be economical and easy to install. They are fully formed on an automated line allowing us to provide the panels in a minimal lead time, at a competitive price, while maintaining extreme precision and quality.
The panels are formed from tension leveled architectural grade aluminum plate offered in a wide variety of 2mm pre-finished or post painted colors. Accuform is a metal plate system, meaning it is non-combustible and fully recyclable upon the end of its life.
The panel system depth ranges from 2" - 4" as part of our standard offering. Panel corners are mechanically formed butt-jointed when using prefinished material.
Features
Non-combustible dry joint rain screen system (DBVR) (PER).
Economical.
Simple quick installation.
Accommodates thermal expansion and contraction.
Panel Grid flexibility.
Standard panel sizes optimized for economical pricing and quick delivery.
Rapidly manufactured.
Tested.
Sustainable, can be reused, refinished or recycled.
Unitized Curtain Wall and Fenestration Products
6450HP is an innovative and versatile unitized curtain wall system designed to curb a building's energy appetite and protect against the effects of today's harsh climate. 6450HP is designed to be assembled and glazed in a controlled environment for increased quality assurance of critical seals and components. Fully engineered and completed unitized frames are shipped directly to the jobsite permitting rapid installation. 6450HP's adaptability to fulfill most Architectural needs lends itself to being one of the most versatile and leading curtain wall systems in today's market. 6450HP can easily be customized to seamlessly interface with market leading window and door systems.
Performance & Design Flexibility
Versatile framing design
2 1/2" (63.5mm) sightline, with multiple system depths
4-side captured (horizontal and/or vertical)
2-side captured glazing (horizontal and/or vertical)
4-side structural silicone glazing
Polyamide thermal breaks for captured systems
Increased condensation resistance
Thermal barrier minimizes heat transfer, providing improved occupant comfort * (fiberglass optional)
Standard perimeter silicone heal beads in all captured vision applications. Does not rely on compression gasket to maintain air and water tightness
Accommodates 20mm (13/16") differential floor to floor movement
90° inside and outside corners
Silicone setting blocks
Structural setting block chairs
Pre-installed silicone exterior weatherseal gaskets
3-way adjustable curtain wall anchors
300 series stainless steel assembly fasteners
Dual finish capability (inside/outside finish)
6450HP is an innovative and versatile unitized curtain wall system designed to curb a building's energy appetite and protect against the effects of today's harsh climate. 6450HP is designed to be assembled and glazed in a controlled environment for increased quality assurance of critical seals and components. Fully engineered and completed unitized frames are shipped directly to the jobsite permitting rapid installation. 6450HP's adaptability to fulfill most Architectural needs lends itself to being one of the most versatile and leading curtain wall systems in today's market. 6450HP can easily be customized to seamlessly interface with market leading window and door systems.
Performance & Design Flexibility
Versatile framing design
2 1/2" (63.5mm) sightline, with multiple system depths
4-side captured (horizontal and/or vertical)
2-side captured glazing (horizontal and/or vertical)
4-side structural silicone glazing
Polyamide thermal breaks for captured systems
Increased condensation resistance
Thermal barrier minimizes heat transfer, providing improved occupant comfort * (fiberglass optional)
Standard perimeter silicone heal beads in all captured vision applications. Does not rely on compression gasket to maintain air and water tightness
Accommodates 20mm (13/16") differential floor to floor movement
90° inside and outside corners
Silicone setting blocks
Structural setting block chairs
Pre-installed silicone exterior weatherseal gaskets
3-way adjustable curtain wall anchors
300 series stainless steel assembly fasteners
Dual finish capability (inside/outside finish)
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Affiliated Associations
We are a part of the following associations:
AIA Architect Membership
OAQ
CSC Toronto Annual Sponsorship
DCC Montreal and Quebec chapter
CSI
CSC
ULI
IIBEC
Passive House Quebec
CABQ
Corporate OBEC
Raina
AIBC
Green Building Certification Inc. (GBCI)
American Construction Inspectors Association (ACIA)
American Institute of Building Design (AIBD)
American Institute of Constructors (AIC)
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Building Owners and Managers Institute - Continuing Professional Development (BOMI CPD)
California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC)
Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE)
International Code Council (ICC)
The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI)
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)
Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP)
Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute (RMMI)
The Alberta Association of Architects (AAA)
The EPP: which includes - AANB + ALBNL + NSAA
Architects Association of Prince Edward Island (AAPEI)
Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (CAHPI)
Newfoundland & Labrador Association of Architects (NLAA)
Northwest Territories Association of Architects (NWTAA)
Ontario Association of Architects (OAA
Saskatchewan Association of Architects (SAA)