Introducing FORTX™ and FORTX™ MELIOR
a new benchmark in façade performance
pro clima's new FORTX™ and FORTX™ MELIOR systems give engineers, architects and specifiers design freedom while delivering high performance façades. They provide outstanding weathertightness, vapour control, and long-term durability, and are compatible with all cladding types and racking systems. Tested with pro clima’s market leading ADHERO® WRBs, these systems can be used over any rigid board with optional continuous external ROCKWOOL™ Rainscreen™ insulation. FORTX™ and FORTX™ MELIOR systems work perfectly with applications ranging from low-rise buildings to mid and high-rise constructions across all building classes.
At the heart of these systems is our commitment to ensuring every building in Australia and New Zealand is healthy, durable, and energy efficient. By combining innovative solutions with a focus on long-term performance, we’re not just protecting structure, we’re creating healthier, more sustainable environments for future generations.
Building Code Compliance Made Easy
Tested to AS/NZS 4284 and backed by a third-party engineering report, FORTX™ systems combine best practice in weathertightness, integrated thermal and moisture management, and systemised detailing. By eliminating localised wind induced stress points, it guarantees long-term envelope durability, protecting your building against harsh weather conditions for decades. For buildings in seismic regions or buildings of critical nature, the system offers the possibility of using TFLEX flexible control joint material which is vapour permeable and fire retardant.
AS/NZS 4284 results achieved without any cladding:
- Serviceability Limit State(SLS): ±3.5 kPa
- Ultimate Limit State (ULS): ±5.5 kPa
- Seismic Deflection Performance: ±20 mm (SLS) and ±75 mm (ULS)
- Air Leakage: <0.1L/s/m2
FORTX™
The pro clima FORTX™ system is a weathertight façade solution suitable for use with any cladding type in any climate. It comprises SOLITEX® ADHERO FC or SOLITEX EXTASANA ADHERO® applied over any rigid substrate, combined with TESCON EXTOSEAL®, TESCON® NAIDECK, TESCON® NAIDECK Patch, and TFLEX flexible control joint material to form a complete solution.
When combined with INTELLO® PLUS, the system provides the ultimate solution for airtightness, vapour control and healthy buildings.
FORTX™ System Advantages:
- Ultimate weatherproofing: pro clima‘s ADHERO® WRBs resists wind-driven rain and pressure-induced water ingress.
- High wind stability: Provides a flat, fully supported and adhered WRB, ensuring consistent performance and long-term durability.
- Accommodates building movement: TFLEX flexible control joint material suitable for seismic movement joints and interstorey transitions.
- Enhanced condensation control: Available with both Class 3 and Class 4 Vapour permeable Weather Resistive Barriers and INTELLO® PLUS.
FORTX™ MELIOR
FORTX™ MELIOR builds on the proven FORTX™ system by incorporating a non-combustible, hydrophobic layer of continuous external ROCKWOOL™
Rainscreen™ insulation, enhancing thermal performance, improving moisture management, and delivering the highest standard of façade safety and efficiency.
When combined with INTELLO® PLUS, the system provides the ultimate solution for airtightness, vapour control and healthy buildings.
FORTX™ MELIOR System Advantages:
- Free from corrosion, condensation and mould: Rigid boards stay dry, effectively controlling interstitial moisture accumulation.
- Enhanced energy efficiency: Minimises thermal bridging, improving overall thermal performance and comfort.
- Increased fire safety: Enhances fire protection when paired with ROCKWOOL™ Rainscreen™ non-combustible stone wool insulation in the cavity.
- Improved acoustic performance: High density ROCKWOOL™ Rainscreen™ fibrous insulation dampens external noise, improving internal comfort.
- Plus all FORTX™ system advantages
Managing Moisture Risk with WUFI® Modelling
Moisture management starts at the design phase with appropriate material selection. To assess the risks of mould and condensation within assemblies, protect the health of occupants and comply with the verification method F8V1 in NCC 2022, a hygrothermal simulation using WUFI® shall be performed.
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