CAD rendering of an X-BK-19 extruded alminium architectural panel substructure manufactured by Xkelex.

X-BK-H Thermally Broken, Horizontal Fastening System

The X-BK-H system has a horizontally oriented substructure and will accommodate up to 7 1/2 inches of continuous exterior insulation.

Install Horizontally to Accommodate the Panel Design

The X-BK-H system is often an excellent solution for panel designs where the installer must adjust the panel fastening substructure to account for wind loading and dead loads (due to panel weight). Simply install the bracket horizontally with an L or T profile.

Continuous Insulation

Our BK-H brackets provide a cavity depth from 4 5/16 inch to 7 1/2 inch cavity, allowing for continuous exterior insulation. Deeper cavity depths can be achieved with project-specific solutions.

Use X-BK-H for Concealed or Exposed Installations

Fasten the panels to the substructure with color-matched stainless steel Torx head screws or color-matched rivets.

Thermally Broken

Use thermal break pads to reduce thermal transfer to the building.

Mounting Type

Horizontal

Fastening Type

Concealed or exposed

Depth

4 5/16 inch to 7 1/2 inch cavity with thermal break pads from the weather barrier to the back of the cladding panel

Depth Control

Yes

Continuous Insulation

  • 4 5/16 inch to 7 1/2 inch cavity depth
  • Deeper depths can be achieved with specific design solutions

Cladding Leveling

Yes. T or L profile may be used to adjust the vertical plane of the panels.

Thermally Broken

Yes

Materials

  • Brackets: 6005-T5 Aluminum
  • L-50 and T50 profiles: 6063-T5 Aluminum

Recommended Panel Types

  • Fiber cement panels
  • High Pressure Laminate (HPL) compact panels

Dimensions

X-BK-H100: 4 1/4 inch base plate x 4 inch leg to receive an L or T profile
X-BK-H150: 4 1/4 inch base plate x 5 9/10 inch leg to receive an L or T profile

Finish

Mill Finish

Components

  • X-BK-H100 bracket
  • X-BK-H150 bracket
  • X-L50 profile
  • X-T50 profile