Metalite® FC Rainscreen Panel System

System Components

The Metalite® FC Rainscreen Panel System typically consists of the following components, as determined by specific code and performance requirements:

A Approved Substrate

B Thermal Clip

C Wall Sub-Framing

D Metalite FC Click Rail

E Metalite FC Panel

A B C D E

System Overview

The Metalite FC (Fix Click) rainscreen system is an innovative solution for the construction of building façades, consisting of aluminum wall panels that are attached to a patented modular click rail. Panels are available in various sizes and colors and can be customized to meet the requirements of any building project, including the addition of perforations.

The Metalite FC Rainscreen System is aesthetically-pleasing but also highly functional and durable. The aluminum panels are especially robust and resist environmental impacts including UV damage, heavy precipitation and high wind loads. The system is also fire-resistant and can help boost the overall fire safety of almost any building, passing CAN/ULC S134 fire test standard.

Beyond the visual and structural benefits, the Metalite FC rainscreen system also helps streamline construction schedules with its patented Fix Click assembly method. This unique design allows for quicker and more efficient initial installations and simpler replacements or adjustments of previously installed panels.

System Features

Design Flexibility

A wide range of panel widths, colors, perforations and surface finishes allow for maximum design flexibility to meet any aesthetic requirements.

High Structural Performance

Robust aluminum panel composition and the unique modular rail system provide excellent resistance to high wind loads

Fire Safety

The Metalite FC system is fully tested according to the CAN/ULC S134 fire test standard, helping improve the overall fire safety of your structure.

Quality Control

The easy adjustment or replacement of panels both during and after installation provides improved quality control in the field.

Ease of Installation

The patented Fix Click attachment system enables non-directional installs to make installations painless, especially in tight conditions.

Increased Jobsite Productivity

Optimized panel geometry means low inherent weight, reduced material waste and easier handling on jobsites.

Tremco CPG Compatibility

Metalite panel systems have tested, proven compatibility with many Tremco sealants, air barriers and waterproofing products to create truly comprehensive building enclosures.

Compatible Products

Frequently Asked Questions

The Fix Click (FC) attachment method is a patented modular click rail system that secures aluminum facade panels to the building substrate without requiring directional sequencing during installation. Panels clip directly onto the modular rail, which allows them to be installed in any order and repositioned or replaced without disturbing adjacent panels. This design significantly reduces installation time and improves quality control in the field, both during initial construction and in long-term maintenance scenarios.

Yes. The Metalite FC Rainscreen Panel System has been fully tested to CAN/ULC S134, a rigorous fire safety standard used for building facade systems on North American projects. This certification is critical for architects and specifiers working on projects where facade fire performance is a code requirement or owner priority. The system's aluminum panel composition contributes to the overall fire safety of the building envelope.

The Metalite FC system provides excellent resistance to high wind loads through its robust aluminum panel composition and the structural performance of the modular rail system working together. The unique rail-and-clip assembly distributes lateral forces efficiently across the facade substrate. For project-specific wind load calculations or structural performance documentation, contact your Dryvit Metal Panel Expert.

Yes. One of the key advantages of the Fix Click system is that individual panels can be adjusted or replaced both during and after installation without affecting the surrounding assembly. This capability directly improves quality control in the field and simplifies long-term facade maintenance. It is particularly valuable on high-profile projects, such as large arenas or commercial developments, where panel-level repairs need to be carried out efficiently and with minimal disruption.

Yes. The patented Fix Click attachment system enables non-directional installs, which means panels do not need to be set in a prescribed sequence. This is especially beneficial in tight conditions or complex facade geometries where a traditional directional installation approach would slow progress or increase the risk of error. Non-directional capability also gives installation crews more flexibility to adapt to site conditions without compromising system performance.

Yes. Metalite FC Rainscreen Panels carry tested, proven compatibility with many Tremco sealants, air barriers and waterproofing products, as part of the broader Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG) portfolio. This compatibility supports a fully integrated, warranted building enclosure. Specifiers can coordinate the Metalite FC system with compatible Dryvit and Tremco flashing, air barriers and sealants to achieve comprehensive wall-to-roof building envelope performance.