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Features
  • Material
    Porcelain tiles
  • Tile Thickness
    12 – 20 mm
  • Fixation Type
    Invisible mechanical fixation
  • Tile Preparation
    Factory-formed edge groove across full tile width
  • Fixing System
    Horizontal aluminum profiles; EPDM on tile back for hidden vibration absorption
  • Substructure Profiles
    L- and T- vertical aluminum profiles
  • Tile Orientation
    Horizontal or vertical installation
  • Recommended Joint
    10 mm

Kerf System with EPDM

This concealed fixing system is designed for 12–20 mm porcelain tiles with full-width edge grooves, formed either in the factory or on-site. Tiles are secured using horizontal aluminum profiles and a hidden EPDM strip on the rear face to absorb vibration and accommodate minor tolerances.The result is a clean, fastener-free façade surface with strong mechanical engagement and simplified installation. Suitable for both horizontal and vertical layouts, this dry system requires no adhesives, reduces environmental impact, and ensures long-term stability, acoustic comfort, and precise alignment under wind and thermal loads.

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Performance Characteristics
  • Berghe icon Vertical aluminum L- and T-profiles with adjustable bracket heights
  • Berghe icon Designed for use with 12 mm and 20 mm porcelain tiles
  • Berghe icon Simple, tool-free panel replacement without disturbing adjacent units
  • Berghe icon Wind-load tested and structurally optimized for safety and code compliance
  • Berghe icon Kerf groove installation ensures concealed, hardware-free fixing
  • Berghe icon EPDM gaskets that absorb vibration and ensure water-tightness
  • Berghe icon Supports only horizontal tile installation
  • Berghe icon Tiles replacement is possible depending on fixing layout
  • Berghe icon Suitable for both standard and complex façade geometries
  • Berghe icon Optimized for efficient installation and long-term façade performance
Kerf system with epdm
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Component Breakdown
  • 1- Structural Support Wall Concrete, CMU, or framed substrate (not supplied)
  • 2- Waterproofing Layer Moisture protection for the wall assembly (not supplied)
  • 3- Thermal Insulation Placed behind substructure for improved energy efficiency (not supplied)
  • 4- Mechanical Anchors Fix aluminum brackets to the supporting wall
  • 5- Thermal Break Pads Reduce thermal bridging and prevent galvanic reactions
  • 6- Aluminum Brackets L-shaped, used to define cavity depth and support vertical profiles
  • 7- Vertical Aluminum Profiles L- or T-shaped profiles supporting horizontal kerf fixings
  • 8- Kerf Continuous Profiles Horizontal profiles inserted into upper and lower tile grooves for concealed fixing
  • 9- Porcelain Tiles 12 - 20 mm thick tiles with factory-integrated full-width edge grooves
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