QV Systems

The QV1.1 system is widely used to attach cladding panels using visible fasteners. In addition, the QV1.1 can serve as the vertical attachment basis for other cladding systems. It is most suitable for concrete and masonry wall substrates. It can be used on a stud wall where the rail location is independent of the joint layout.

The system consists of QVB wall brackets and vertical T and L profiles.

• The vertical profiles are attached to the QVB wall brackets via a series of fixed and flexible connections.
• The flexible connections absorb the wind loads and allow for thermal movement.
• The fixed connections absorb both dead and wind loads.
• The QVB brackets come with a thermal insulator to reduce the thermal bridging and prevent galvanic corrosion.

The QV1.2 system is an exposed attachment system designed for stud walls where horizontal support is required for vertical profiles.

The panels are attached to the vertical profiles using visible fasteners. QV1.2 uses one of the three rail configurations of horizontal and HAT & J vertical profiles:

1. The vertical profiles are attached to the horizontal H rail, fixed to the studs via fasteners.
2. The vertical profiles are attached to horizontal L clips, fixed to the continuous horizontal T profiles via fasteners. The horizontal T profiles are attached to the studs via fasteners.
3. The vertical profiles are attached to the continuous horizontal L profile. The horizontal L profile is attached to horizontal QHB brackets, which are attached to the studs via fasteners.

The profiles are typically provided with slotted holes to absorb the thermal movement of the system.

The QHB brackets come with a thermal insulator to reduce the thermal bridging.

The QV2 system consists of QVB wall brackets and vertical T and L profiles. The QV2 is suitable for structural adhesive attachment of many cladding types. Panels are attached to vertical profiles using various adhesive systems specified by the cladding manufacturer or recommended by Q-VENT.

• The vertical profiles are attached to the QVB wall brackets via a series of fixed and flexible connections.
• The flexible connections absorb the wind loads and allow for thermal movement.
• The fixed connections absorb both dead and wind loads.
• The brackets come with a thermal insulator to reduce the thermal bridging and prevent galvanic corrosion.

The QV 3.1 system is designed to attach horizontal terracotta panels by Agrob Buchtal, using specialized vertical T and L system rails. The system rails feature pre-punched hooks and other pre-punched elements to provide a complete secure attachment of panels.

• The system rails are attached to the QVB wall brackets via a series of fixed and flexible connections.
• The flexible connections absorb the wind loads and allow for thermal movement
• The fixed connections absorb both dead and wind loads.
• The QVB wall brackets come with a thermal insulator to reduce the thermal bridging and prevent galvanic corrosion.

The system is most suitable for concrete and CMU wall substrates.

The QV3.2 system is designed to attach horizontal terracotta panels by Agrob Buchtal on stud walls, using specialized Omega system rails. The Omega system rails feature pre-punched hooks and other pre-punched elements to provide a complete secure attachment of terracotta panels.

The vertical Omega system rails can be attached to the substrate via two following configurations:

1. The system rails are attached to horizontal L clips. The L clips are fixed to the continuous horizontal T profiles via fasteners, which are attached to the studs via fasteners.
2. The system rails can also be attached directly to the substrate via fasteners or other custom configurations.

The system rails come with slotted holes to absorb the thermal expansion of the system.

The QV3.3 system is designed to attach vertical terracotta panels by Agrob Buchtal, using specialized horizontal Omega system rails and horizontal
Omega-S rails. The QV3.3 can be used over stud walls and concrete, CMU, and plywood substrates.

• The Omega-S rails support the dead load of the terracotta panels, while the Omega system rails absorb the wind load of the terracotta panels.
• Both Omega and Omega-S rails are attached to the vertical T profiles.
• The vertical T profiles are attached to the QVB wall brackets via a series of fixed and flexible connections.
• The QVB wall brackets come with a thermal insulator to reduce the thermal bridging and prevent galvanic corrosion.

The Q-CLOUD system is used for the attachment of opaque glass panels in a rainscreen application. The specialized vertical profiles are bonded to the glass panels in an off-site environment.

The hangers are secured to the special vertical profiles via fasteners. The hangers have built-in bolts allowing fine vertical adjustment of the panels.

• The glass panels are suspended with the hangers engaged into the horizontal system rails.
• The horizontal system rails are attached to the vertical T and L profiles via fasteners, which are attached to the QVB wall brackets via a series of fixed and flexible connections.
• The brackets come with a thermal insulator to reduce the thermal bridging and prevent galvanic corrosion

Other configurations of the Q-CLOUD system can be developed for specific projects.

The QV6 system is designed for hidden support of various cladding materials, using undercut anchor technology. The system can be used on
a stud wall and concrete, CMU, and plywood substrates. The QV6 system can be used with many types of undercut anchors available on the market.

• The undercut anchors are placed in the back of the cladding panels, and hangers are secured to the undercut anchors. The hangers have built-in bolts allowing fine vertical adjustment of the panels.
• The cladding panels are suspended with the hangers engaged into the horizontal system rails.
• The horizontal system rails are attached to the vertical T and L profiles via fasteners, which are attached to the QVB wall brackets via a series of fixed and flexible connections.
• The brackets come with a thermal insulator to reduce the thermal bridging and prevent galvanic corrosion.

The QV7 system supports terracotta panels with a thickness of > 1”. The system can be adapted for use with most terracotta manufacturers producing flat and 3D units. QV7 system can be used on a stud wall, as well as concrete, CMU, and plywood substrates.

The QV7 system can be configured for horizontal and vertical terracotta panels’ horizontal and vertical orientation.

Depending on the project-specific configuration, the terracotta panels are secured with clips to either horizontal or vertical profiles.

The QV9.3 system is an efficient solution for the mechanical attachment of formed metal panels, utilizing custom hangers. It is most suitable for
concrete and masonry wall substrates but can also be used on a stud wall with the addition of horizontal profiles.

• The QV9.3 system requires formed metal panels to have “keyhole” cutouts that engage with the hangers.
• The panels are suspended on the hangers and secured with fasteners on the top leg of the panel.
• The hangers are attached to the vertical T or L profiles via fasteners, which are attached to the QVB wall brackets via a series of fixed and flexible connections.
• The brackets come with a thermal insulator to reduce the thermal bridging and prevent galvanic corrosion.

The QV9.5 incorporates an attachment system and extruded aluminum panels manufactured by Q-VENT. The panels can be provided in various
shapes, sizes, and finishes. The system allows mounting over multiple substrates.

The extruded panels can be installed vertically or horizontally and mounted onto vertical or horizontal profiles using a specialized clip system.

• In the case of horizontal installation, the panels are installed on vertical profiles, which are attached to the QVB wall brackets via a series of fixed and flexible connections. The brackets come with a thermal insulator to reduce the thermal bridging and prevent galvanic corrosion.
• In the case of vertical installation, the panels are installed on horizontal profiles, which are fixed to the wall via fasteners or other custom configurations.

The Q-CLOUD system is used for the attachment of opaque glass panels in a rainscreen application. The specialized vertical profiles are bonded to the glass panels in an off-site environment.

The hangers are secured to the special vertical profiles via fasteners. The hangers have built-in bolts allowing fine vertical adjustment of the panels.

• The glass panels are suspended with the hangers engaged into the horizontal system rails.
• The horizontal system rails are attached to the vertical T and L profiles via fasteners, which are attached to the QVB wall brackets via a series of fixed and flexible connections.
• The brackets come with a thermal insulator to reduce the thermal bridging and prevent galvanic corrosion.

Other configurations of the Q-CLOUD system can be developed for specific projects.