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Sotech Soffits

SOTECH SOFFITS

Soffit solution for roof overhangs, canopies, balconies and protect exposed areas to the elements.

Sotech Soffits comprise a versatile range of architectural soffit solutions designed for underside of canopies, balconies and roof overhangs and other projecting building elements. Providing a clean and durable finish while helping to protect exposed areas from the weather while contributing to a coordinated building envelope.

Available in a range of profiles, materials and finishes, they can be tailored to suit a variety of architectural requirements. Whether specified for discreet detailing, integrated ventilation or large-span applications, each system is engineered to deliver long-term durability, efficient installation and visual consistency across the facade.

KEY BENEFITS

Manufactured in a range of materials and finishes, Sotech Soffits combine durability, design flexibility and ease of installation to support a wide range of architectural applications.

  • Weather Protection: Provides protection to exposed soffit areas, helping to shield underlying building elements from weathering and moisture.
  • Ventilation Options: Available with integrated ventilated solutions to support airflow requirements while maintaining a clean appearance.
  • Flexible System Options: Available in discreet-fix, a choice of extruded profiles and interlocking plank configurations to suit differing design and performance requirements.
  • Clean Architectural Detailing: Concealed fixing options help create uninterrupted soffit lines with minimal visible joints or fixings.
  • Material & Finish Options: Available in a wide range of materials, colours anf finishes to coordinate with facade systems.
  • Lightweight & Efficient Installation: Designed for practical handling and efficient installation across both new-build and refurbishment projects.
  • CAD Details: CAD Details and technical guidance are available upon request.
  • NBS specifications: Available and can be tailored to suit project-specific requirements.

SYSTEM TYPES

From discreet-fix panel systems and large-format solutions to extruded profiles and soffit planks, the range offers flexibility across a wide variety of building applications.

  • Mechanically discreet fixing system
  • Standard and large-format panel options
  • Interlocking and shadow-gap profiles
  • Optional ventilated configurations
  • Suitable for eaves, canopies and projecting structures
  • Lightweight and efficient to install

Sotech soffits will deliver clean detailing, reliable performance and installation efficiency – each solution can be tailored to suit project-specific requirements, whether the priority is uninterrupted soffit lines, enhanced rigidity, larger spans or integrated ventilation.

APPLICATIONS

Sotech Soffits are suitable for a broad range of building types and architectural environments including:

  • Roof eaves and overhangs
  • Entrance canopies
  • Covered walkways
  • Carparks
  • Balcony soffits
  • Projecting facade features
  • Commercial developments
  • Education buildings
  • Residential schemes
  • Civic and public buildings

Their lightweight construction and corrosion resistance make them particularly suitable for exposed and coastal environments.

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ANODISED ALUMINIUM

Anodising is an A1 non-combustible finish. It is an electrolytic passivation process used to increase the thickness of the natural oxide layer on the surface of metal parts.

Due to the nature of the anodising process and the tight quality controls on both the aluminium and the surface treatment, anodising has a homogeneous (matching & consistent) appearance.

Colours, textures and patterns can be incorporated in the anodic film, enhancing the natural metallic appearance without affecting the total UV resistance of the rainscreen cladding.

Anodising enhances the natural qualities of aluminium further; it permits a strongly contemporary finish with incomparable corrosion and abrasion resistance.

Aluminium is exceptionally recyclable, requires minimal maintenance and has proven lifetime performance.

Polyester Powder CoatED ALUMINIUM (PPC)

PPC is an A2 limited combustibility finish.

PPC is a type of dry coating, rather than a conventional liquid paint, and is applied to metal rainscreen as a free flowing, dry powder. The powder is applied to rainscreen panels electrostatically and is then cured under heat to allow it to form a ‘skin’. This electrostatic powder process means we can ensure complete coverage of the panels, even on more complex shapes.

Powder Coating can produce a much thicker coating than conventional liquid coating leaving PPC rainscreen cladding with a hard finish. This is much tougher than normal paint and its strong abrasion and corrosion resistance properties make it extremely durable and long lasting.

If you are looking for a finish to make your project stand out PPC is a great specification choice with a range of 200 standard RAL colours and a wide choice of special effects offer a great alternative to anodised aluminium and stone, natural effects and different textures can be used to add a unique touch to your project.

 

Alpolic A1

ALPOLIC® A1 is a non-combustible composite panel. It is currently the only composite panel in the world that is classified to fire standard Euroclass A1 according to DIN EN 13501-1. This means: non-combustible and also no smoke development in case of fire.

ALPOLIC® A1 is easy to process and shape, weather resistant, impact resistant and has a high degree of flatness. The front side is colour-coated with the high-quality fluoropolymer resin LUMIFLONTM (FEVE), making it highly resistant to weathering, UV radiation, corrosion and colour fading.

Alpolic is 100% recyclable, after installation Alpolic saves energy consumption of the building by thermal insulation effect. The air space between the material and backing wall forms a thermal insulation layer and increases the wall systems energy conservation performance.

PRE-PAINT ALUMINIUM

Pre-PAINTED Aluminium is a great choice for large facade cladding projects, tough and hard-wearing.

It is available in a wide choice of colours and surfaces and gives a uniform paint layer and consistent colour minimising shade variation between panels – Euroclass A1 Fire Rating.

In addition to its UV and weather resistance, it is also easy to transform and allows creations of original shapes.

Prepainted metal is the choice for sustainable design, the aluminium coating is an environmentally friendly process and can be recycled without any loss in quality.

ACM A2

ACM A2 is a limited combustible aluminium composite panel.

It is a popular choice from the range of rainscreen cladding materials that we supply, as well as being fully recyclable and consumes low energy the other benefits include including enhanced durability and strength, and a huge variety of attractive finishes.

We’re dedicated to manufacturing our rainscreen cladding systems with the highest quality of materials, which is why we only work with the best suppliers of ACM A2 to bring your project to life. 

Minimum quantities may apply, please consult with Sotech for more information and available specifications.

  

Copper

Copper is an A1 non-combustible material. It is a traditional construction material excelling in durability, malleability and corrosion resistance.

Copper is perfect for architectural cladding, giving a unique aesthetic appearance with low maintenance costs due to a naturally forming, self-protecting patina.

The material is 99.9% recyclable and using only 15% of the energy used in the original manufacture to recycle product.

The material protects itself by developing a patina over time, however patination can be accelerated by a chemical process meaning the material is available in varying shades.

Strong, dimensionally stable, light and low maintenance.

Stainless Steel

The appearance of stainless steel panels is easy to maintain, as the material is highly resistant to atmospheric and pure water environments, it is also 100% recyclable and Euroclass A1 Fire Rating.

Rimex offer Stainless Steel patters that are produced by texturing or rigidizing ferrous and non-ferrous metals, increasing strength in all directions.

Textures diffuse light patterns to produce an optical flatness to sheet metals, eliminating the unwanted oil-canning effect. Deep textured metals resist dents and scratches resulting in low maintenance costs.

Richard Austin Alloys provide a complete range of processing services including surface finishing. Using various techniques we can provide you with grades bright, reflective and highly polished finishes.

Stainless Steel is Euroclass A1 Fire rating, the appearance of stainless steel panels is easy to maintain and 100% recyclable.

Zinc

A traditional construction material excelling in durability, malleability and corrosion resistance due to a naturally forming, self-protecting patina.

Naturally resistance to corrosion and virtually maintenance free as the rinsing effect of rainwater performs this task naturally. Zinc lends itself to both traditional and contemporary design. – Euroclass A1 Fire rating

One of the most unique features of Zinc Composite Material is that it uses the effect of air and the elements to enhance it’s finish; available in a natural blue grey, as well as numerous other shades, ZCM’s pre-weathered finish means that it matures over time as it’s exposed to the outside, and the natural patina that develops means that scratches and imperfections are virtually unnoticeable.

The surface only requires minor cleaning and maintenance over its lifetime.

Learning Zone

Learn More…

The Learning Zone plays host to innovative design workshops, CPD seminars and launch events where designers, contractors and material manufacturers can meet, evaluate and review projects and address technical issues at the very start of the design process.

We also have constructed training walls where installation teams can come and familiarise themselves with our Optima Rainscreen Systems, and products can be tried, tested and handled prior to going on site.

IF YOU’RE AN ARCHITECT/DESIGNER

There is a huge range of materials, finishes, colours and design options, offering the specifier an almost limitless choice of products, presented in a practical and convenient way designed to cut research time for the designer and provide an in-depth technical resource.

IF YOU’RE AN INSTALLER:

Experience the range of systems and choice of materials, explore technical solutions to specific problems, iron out design details and gain an understanding of scheduling requirements.  All systems can be examined in detail and real-life applications can be rigorously reviewed and tested.

Learning Zone-2 Traynor Way, Peterlee, SR8 2RU, UK
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First Street Manchester
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First Street is a new development in the heart of Manchester city centre, with a range of culture, leisure, retail and commercial spaces coming together to create a vibrant new community in this thriving area…
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Working closely with installers Metclad Contracts to help develop an arrangement which was both cost efficient and give the appearance the architect envisaged, our Optima TFC Through Fix Cassette Rainscreen was provided for the residential…
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