PREFA façade sidings are classic elements of both traditional and modern façade design. These high-grade aluminium façade panels can be installed vertically, horizontally or even diagonally, and take the form of a non-bearing, rear-ventilated façade. This means that there is space for air to circulate between the supporting structure and the PREFA aluminium façade. You can find out more about rear-ventilated façades here.
The benefits of PREFA sidings
Weather-resistant and corrosion-free façade system
with a 40-year material guarantee – no time-consuming paint top-ups required
Rear-ventilated façade
No condensation, no heat build-up
Available in many standard colours
and lengths from 500 to 6,200 mm
Wide variety of design options
thanks to the combination of different widths, lengths, colours and joints, along with diagonal, vertical or horizontal installation and different surface finishes: smooth, stucco or lined
Weather-resistant and corrosion-free façade system
with a 40-year material guarantee – no time-consuming paint top-ups required
Rear-ventilated façade
No condensation, no heat build-up
Available in many standard colours
and lengths from 500 to 6,200 mm
Wide variety of design options
thanks to the combination of different widths, lengths, colours and joints, along with diagonal, vertical or horizontal installation and different surface finishes: smooth, stucco or lined
Attractive, seamless transitions
with practical corner sidings (for widths of 138 mm and 200 mm)
Durable construction
thanks to the concealed fastening
Non-flammable
Fire class “A1” (according to EN-13501-1)
Can be recycled an unlimited number of times without any drop in quality
Easy to sort into separate material types for recycling
Attractive, seamless transitions
with practical corner sidings (for widths of 138 mm and 200 mm)
Durable construction
thanks to the concealed fastening
Non-flammable
Fire class “A1” (according to EN-13501-1)
Can be recycled an unlimited number of times without any drop in quality
Easy to sort into separate material types for recycling
Design options with PREFA sidings
With the PREFA siding façade, you can put together your own personalised façade solution. Choose from different widths: 138 mm, 200 mm, 300 mm, 400 mm, 500 mm or 600 mm, and a range of surface textures: smooth, stucco or lined. With a range of 21 colours at your disposal, you can choose the perfect shade for your PREFA sidings. (Please note the standard colours for the various widths. For more information, please refer to the colour chart.) And the possibilities don't stop there: you can choose from different lengths (500 to 6,200 mm) and decide whether you want standard or shadow gaps. By choosing how you want to combine all these different options, you can create your own personalised house façade. Take some inspiration from reference projects that feature PREFA sidings!
The sidings are fastened indirectly using the tried-and-tested tongue and groove system – this is a concealed fastening with no visible bolts or rivets, and is a popular alternative to the click-in system.
It is also important to note that the aluminium siding façade profiles satisfy the requirements of Fire class “A1” as per standard EN 13501-1, meaning that they are non-flammable. You can find more information about fire protection here.
Are you looking for a long-lasting wood-effect façade that doesn't require painting? If so, you'll love the easy-care aluminium sidings in the colours “walnut”, “grey oak” and “natural oak”. You can find more inspiration for wood-effect façade cladding here.
Difference between gap and shadow gap
Need inspiration? Take a look at some previous successful projects that feature PREFA sidings
The sidings façade system is highly versatile: whether used as a house façade, gable cladding, base cladding, to protect the exposed side of a building or as a visual highlight, it really makes its mark. Possible combinations:
- PREFA sidings and alternative façade materials (e.g. timber façade, rendered façade and many more.)
- different widths
- multiple colours to create attractive visual effects on the façade.
We've put together some more tips and ideas for façade design for you here. Take inspiration from these ideas for façade design:
Detached house with PREFA sidings in P.10 brown, bronze and ivory
PREFA sidings are the smart way to protect and preserve building façades while giving them a modern appearance that will last for decades.
Gable cladding with horizontal PREFA sidings
Detached house with dark gables clad in PREFA siding in P.10 anthracite, installed horizontally.
Wood-effect façade made of aluminium
PREFA sidings in natural oak, installed horizontally with shadow gap and gap.
Gable cladding with PREFA sidings in ruby red
During renovation, the developers opted for a ruby red sidings façade for the gables, installed vertically. Meanwhile, PREFA roof tiles in P.10 anthracite were used to put the finishing touches on the roof. The roof drainage (roof gutter) was also finished in anthracite.
Vertical gable cladding with PREFA siding in wood effect
On this traditional detached house, the gables were clad with vertical PREFA sidings in natural oak. They are complemented by the roof gutter and windows in green.
Single-pitch roof with vertical PREFA sidings
The storey directly beneath the single-pitch roof was clad vertically in PREFA siding in P.10 anthracite. The gableboard was covered with PREFA rhomboid panels in P.10 anthracite.
Sidings façade in different widths and lengths
The external façade combines different lengths and widths of PREFA sidings in P.10 light grey.
Façade with a combination of aluminium and wood
On this façade, horizontal PREFA sidings in grey aluminium with offset joints have been combined with an alternative façade material. The timber façade was also installed horizontally.
Modern detached house with PREFA sidings in multiple colours
Façade design with PREFA façade sidings, installed horizontally with offset joints, in multiple colours (P.10 brown, ivory and bronze).
Detached house with PREFA sidings in P.10 brown, bronze and ivory
PREFA sidings are the smart way to protect and preserve building façades while giving them a modern appearance that will last for decades.
Gable cladding with horizontal PREFA sidings
Detached house with dark gables clad in PREFA siding in P.10 anthracite, installed horizontally.
Wood-effect façade made of aluminium
PREFA sidings in natural oak, installed horizontally with shadow gap and gap.
Gable cladding with PREFA sidings in ruby red
During renovation, the developers opted for a ruby red sidings façade for the gables, installed vertically. Meanwhile, PREFA roof tiles in P.10 anthracite were used to put the finishing touches on the roof. The roof drainage (roof gutter) was also finished in anthracite.
Vertical gable cladding with PREFA siding in wood effect
On this traditional detached house, the gables were clad with vertical PREFA sidings in natural oak. They are complemented by the roof gutter and windows in green.
Single-pitch roof with vertical PREFA sidings
The storey directly beneath the single-pitch roof was clad vertically in PREFA siding in P.10 anthracite. The gableboard was covered with PREFA rhomboid panels in P.10 anthracite.
Sidings façade in different widths and lengths
The external façade combines different lengths and widths of PREFA sidings in P.10 light grey.
Façade with a combination of aluminium and wood
On this façade, horizontal PREFA sidings in grey aluminium with offset joints have been combined with an alternative façade material. The timber façade was also installed horizontally.
Modern detached house with PREFA sidings in multiple colours
Façade design with PREFA façade sidings, installed horizontally with offset joints, in multiple colours (P.10 brown, ivory and bronze).
Colour overview (21)
PREFA siding is available in the following colours and widths:
Colour |
Code |
~ RAL |
138 × 0,70 mm |
200 × 1,00 mm |
300/400 × 1,20 mm |
500/600 × 1,50 mm |
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P.10 brown |
7013 |
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P.10 anthracite |
7016 |
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P.10 black |
9005 |
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P.10 brick red |
8004 |
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P.10 oxide red |
3009 |
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P.10 moss green |
6005 |
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P.10 light grey |
7005 |
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P.10 prefa white |
9002 |
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P.10 nut brown |
8019 |
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P.10 pure white |
9010 |
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P.10 dark grey |
7043 |
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P.10 sand brown |
1019 |
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P.10 stone grey |
7031 |
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metallic silver |
9006 |
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smoke silver |
9007 |
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black grey |
7022 |
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walnut |
8025 |
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grey oak |
7032 |
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natural oak |
1011 |
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bronze |
7048 |
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patina grey |
7042 |
Notes
- The RAL values stated are merely approximate values (~), some of which may differ vastly from the original PREFA colour and, under certain circumstances, may not reflect the subjective perception of the colour.
- Above all for colour quality P.10, it is almost impossible to define values due to the surface structure.
- Plain aluminium: The guarantee does not cover surface appearance alterations caused by processing and environmental influences. Follow the instructions.
- Metallic colours may vary in shade.
- To identify exact colours for complementary components please consult original samples.
PREFA siding – technical information
Coating: |
Coil Coating |
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Standard material: |
0.7 × 138 mm (material thickness/width), stucco, lined (also available in smooth for P.10) You can find the standard colours for the individual widths in the Colour table section. Special widths (from 120 to 400 mm) available on request. |
Shadow gap: |
Available with or without shadow gap Shadow gap 15 mm wide and 7 mm deep If a shadow gap is used, it is also possible to use a PREFA gap. |
Weight: |
Approx. 3.30–4.30 kg/m² depending on the width |
Length: |
500–2,500 mm for all widths when using the PREFA gap 500–6,200 mm for all widths without using the PREFA gap |
Installation: |
Horizontal, vertical and diagonal Concealed fastening (tongue and groove System) |
Substructure: |
Timber or metal substructure |
Ends: |
With or without folded edges (11 mm) |
Siding – Planning and installation
More product information is available for downloading here.
Note: download DWG and DXF format files by right-clicking and selecting “Save link as”.
Siding – Accessories
PREFA Joint.138/200/300/400/500/600
Joint width of 15 mm, for sidings with a visible width of 138 mm, 200 mm, 300 mm, 400 mm, 500 and 600 mm with shadow gap maximum siding length of 2,500 mm
PREFA storm-proof clip
made of stainless steel, 6–9 pc./m²; according to visible width and wind-drag loads
PREFA storm-proof clip mounting aid
made of stainless steel
PREFA corner siding
500 mm side length on both sides (inside dimensions), 521 mm side length on both sides (external dimensions), 1,042 mm in the cross-section
PREFA drip
PREFA joint connector plate
made of embossed aluminium, PREFA design wave (transverse, 5 mm), for PREFA drip
PREFA perforated plate
PREFA channel profile (canted)
PREFA hemmed flashing
PREFA starter profile
PREFA external corner flashing
PREFA reveal flashing
PREFA closing profile
for reinforcing the ends, e.g. diagonal cuts
PREFA protruding corner (2 elements)
PREFA joint connection
PREFA recessed corner
PREFA base profile
Fasteners for woodsiding – wooden substructure
Fasteners for aluminiumsiding – aluminium substructure
PREFA mounting hole cover
for covering bore holes and small repairs
PREFA patent rivets for siding flashing strip
with stainless steel pin, splash-proof
