Modern façade design needs space for creative and innovative ideas. The PREFA ripple profile gives you flexibility when implementing your ideas.
The PREFA ripple profile, made of 2 mm-thick, extruded aluminium alloy, ensures maximum shape retention and resistance even under extreme strain. The fine material structure and concealed fastening create an elegant appearance — the ideal material for architectural projects designed to last for generations.
Easy, trouble-free installation
The profiles are available in customizable lengths of up to 6.2 m and can be installed horizontally, vertically or diagonally. The range of accessories with starter, closing and corner profiles ensures easy, trouble-free installation. The ripple profile is available powder-coated* or uncoated (anodizable material).
* No powder coating possible in P.10 colours
Ideal for balcony cladding
The extruded profiles (serrated profile and ripple profile) from PREFA are extremely robust and unbreakable due to their profile thickness of 2 mm, whereby even sensitive areas on the building can be permanently and durably clad.
With the stainless steel balcony rivet, PREFABOND as well as the serrated profile and the ripple profile are securely fastened to balcony and parapet cladding. In the system, the balcony rivet is tested for the increased requirements with regard to fall-through protection. This is proven by pendulum impact tests in accordance with the requirements of the ETB Directive (components that protect against falls) and EN 12600:2002-11 in cooperation with an external testing institute.
The PREFA ripple profile can be used to create extraordinary accents on buildings. The product was used as balcony cladding here.
Advantages of the ripple profile
Easy and quick to install
thanks to complete range of accessories
No visible fastenings
Available powder-coated or in plain aluminium (anodizable)
Easy and quick to install
thanks to complete range of accessories
No visible fastenings
Available powder-coated or in plain aluminium (anodizable)
Be inspired by reference properties that have already been implemented with the ripple profile.
A ripple profile façade is a very robust way to clad the exterior wall. In this case, it doesn’t matter whether the entire façade or only a partial surface is implemented. You will find even more inspiration in our Reference Gallery.
You also have free rein in terms of the colour:
- Ripple profiles are available in plain aluminium (anodizable material)
- as well as in a powder-coated version (not in P.10 colours).
Still got questions about the ripple profile façade?
PREFA façades are installed as non-bearing, rear-ventilated façades. This means that there is a gap for rear ventilation between the aluminium façade cladding and the insulation. In summer, the hot air cannot accumulate behind the façade because it rises through the rear ventilation and is transported away. In the winter, this structure provides thermal protection, as the heat transfer resistance is increased in the rear-ventilated space. This temperature buffering in the rear-ventilated space ensures a comfortable indoor climate all year round.
Fears of rusting are completely unfounded because aluminium cannot rust. If the surface of the PREFA aluminium façade is damaged, a new protective oxide layer is formed and the durability of the PREFA façade remains unchanged.
Non-bearing, rear-ventilated façades are designed to prevent moisture from forming. By separating the insulation and façade cladding, there is a constant air flow in the rear-ventilated space which regulates the moisture balance and ensures dryness. Thanks to the permanent ventilation, professional installation will not result in mould formation underneath the façade.
Technical information on the ripple profile
General information: |
made of extruded aluminium alloy |
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Visible width: |
140 mm |
Corrugation height: |
10 mm |
Distance between corrugations: |
47 mm |
Piece lengths: |
250 mm to 6.200 mm |
Side joints: |
with 5–10 mm gap, depending on profile length |
Implementation: |
all laying directions allowed – concealed fastening – curves with a radius of min. 800 mm possible |
Surface: |
Uncoated (anodizable material)* or powder-coated** |
Weight per m²: |
6.62 kg |
Planning & Application
Our installers and architects can download specification documents and information on the ripple profile here. In the Service Area, you will find the installation instructions for extruded profiles and the installation instructions for balcony cladding. (The Service Area is only accessible for partner companies – please have your log-in details ready. Not received your log-in details yet? Please contact your Local Sales Manager).
Special note for our architecture and design studios: 3D and BIM data, as well as textures for our products, can also be found at: digital planning
Accessories for the ripple profile
The range of accessories for the ripple profile with starter, closing and corner profiles ensures easy, trouble-free installation.
For a complete, detailed list of accessory products, see our price list (only for processors).
Sliding clip for ripple profile and serrated profile
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Starter profile for ripple profile
3.000 mm
External corner for ripple profile
3.000 mm
Closing profile for ripple profile
3.000 mm
