Protecta-Clad Combined Barrier and Cladding from Berry Barrier Systems

Some specifiers may be concerned about the use of flexible barrier systems when architectural or planning considerations require the use of exterior cladding. By definition flexible systems deflect to greater or lesser degrees depending on the system and this could interfere with the facade. However, Berry Systems have developed Protecta-Clad, a combined barrier and cladding system that not only resolves the issue of deflection but also combines two installation operations into one.

Protecta-Clad can be floor or column mounted by utilising brackets cleverly affixed to either the spring steel buffer base plates or the column fixings. These brackets are designed so that the barrier can still deflect on impact but the cladding is not affected. Frequently installation can be undertaken from within the structure rather than by using scaffolding or cherry pickers. This not only leads to savings of time, number of fixings and money but also provides a safer working environment for the installers.

All Berry Systems’ barriers are independently tested at MIRA and those used in Protecta-Clad are no exception. In addition the cladding element of Protecta-Clad can be specified to meet the pedestrian loading requirements of BS 6180 so that no pedestrian handrail is required on the main perimeter. Alternatively a handrail can be mounted onto the barriers in the normal way.

Protecta-Clad can incorporate most styles of Spring Steel Buffer, any rail profile and a wide choice of cladding styles including rain screens or full facade. Those shown here are just examples of the choices available.