^Original ADO^® Facade Grids

^Original ADO^® Facade Grids are indispensable in the sealing and joint areas of facades, balconies, roof areas and patios to drain surface water and to prevent damage to buildings caused by standing water and by water pressing against the structure. In addition drainage channels act as a reservoir for sudden downpours.

High-quality building projects in particular have specific requirements concerning the aesthetic integration, and matching, of constructional elements. ^Original ADO^® Facade Grids are for exterior use. Our extensive range of roll and comb gratings to cover the drainage channels allows harmonic and flexible design and hence a homogenous grating design for the interior as well as the exterior. The narrow, elegantly shaped side edge of the drainage channel ensures a visually pleasing sealing area in glass facades.

Bevel cuts on channels and gratings result in elegant corner designs. Colour coordination with window profiles is also possible.

A multitude of design and variation options make ^Original ADO^® Facade Grids ideally suited to private clients. As with our other product ranges, ADO drainage channels are the right choice for architects and clients to whom homogenous integration into the surrounding structures and landscapes is of particular concern when designing balconies and patios.

Solutions (bevels, curvatures, outlets, etc.) are tailor-made and take the constructional conditions of each project into account.

The channels, which are height adjustable between 90 and 120 mm, facilitate easy and fast installation, however certain units with fixed heights are also available.

The standard width is 150 mm and the length is 1500 mm. Special designs are available on request. The channels are made of aluminium or stainless steel.

Due to their smooth, closed underface, the channels are easy to clean and they come equipped with integrated theft protection.

The use of drainage channels has an additional, secondary, effect for door and wall connections, which increases comfort levels.

In accordance with flat roof specifications (DIN 18 195) water-proofing must exceed the top edge of the facing by more than 15 cm. If the door/wall connections are too low this is deemed to be a defect in design/workmanship as this may cause problems with moisture.

However, this rule does not apply if "… there are drainage options in the immediate vicinity of the door". If drainage gratings are used the required connection height can be reduced to 5 cm. This provides both security and higher comfort levels.

Our building façade grids FR^® are used for walk- maintenance balconies, walkways and catwalks. You can find the same use as a sunscreen.

Where ever an increased light transmission is required, and the bright light is desired, e.g. in office buildings on the north side, the slats can also be arranged transversely to the building. The construction allows addressing various special needs. Our building façade grids FR^® can be used for walk-maintenance balconies, walkways and catwalks including use as a sunscreen.

^Original ADO^® MODEL FR^®-AQ

• Fins made of flat sections, perpendicular to the facade
• Cross-connection as per ADO patent Profile
• Edging with profile

^Original ADO^® MODEL FR^®-R

• Fins made of flat sections, perpendicular to the facade
• Cross-connection as per ADO patent Profile
• Degree with flat edge

^Original ADO^® MODEL FR^®-W

• Fins made of angle sections inclined at 45°
• fixed to U - profiles

^Original ADO^® MODEL Arms

• fitting to our front grilles and sun visors

^Original ADO^®

• Edge or moulding profiles for wall shelves and sun visors