TRISTAN SQUARE
CHAPELIZOD - DUBLIN CITY

Rainscreen System Supply & Technical Support

Eurospec provided a complete rainscreen package for the Trinity Square project, working in collaboration with Integrity Roofing and supporting Bennett’s as main contractor.

Acting as a key supply and technical partner, Eurospec was involved throughout the specification, coordination, and delivery stages, ensuring a fully integrated façade solution aligned with the project’s performance and design requirements.

 

System Components

The rainscreen package included a fully coordinated build-up of:

• Helping Hand passive bracket and rail system (Eurospec)

• Swisspearl cladding panels

• Rockwool insulation system

• Proctor Wraptite external air barrier

• Fixings and ancillary components

Each element was selected and integrated to ensure compatibility, performance, and ease of installation as a complete system.

 

Off-Site Fabrication

A key aspect of the project was the off-site fabrication of the Swisspearl cladding panels.

Panels were cut, prepared, and fabricated in a controlled environment before being delivered to site ready to install. This approach provided significant advantages:

• Reduced installation time on site

• Greater accuracy and consistency in panel dimensions

• Minimised material waste

• Reduced on-site labour and cutting

• Improved overall project efficiency and programme certainty

This ensured a higher quality finish while supporting a more streamlined installation process.

 

Technical Approach & Key Advantages

The façade design incorporated a high-performance combination of Eurospec’s Helping Hand passive bracket system and Proctor Wraptite external air barrier, delivering strong thermal and airtightness performance.

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Helping Hand Passive Bracket System

The Helping Hand passive bracket system was designed to significantly reduce thermal bridging through the façade by limiting heat transfer at fixing points.

This enabled:

• Installation of Rockwool insulation in a single layer up to 250mm thickness

• Achievement of stringent U-values without the need for multi-layer insulation build-ups

• Reduced installation complexity and faster build times

• Improved consistency in thermal performance across the façade

By facilitating a single-layer insulation solution, the system reduced potential gaps and installation errors, resulting in a more efficient and reliable building envelope.

 

Proctor Wraptite External Air Barrier

The use of Proctor Wraptite as an external airtightness & watertight layer provided a robust and practical solution for controlling air leakage.

Key benefits included:

• Continuous airtight layer applied externally

• Improved overall energy performance of the building

• Simplified internal sequencing by removing the need for internal air barrier detailing

• Easier on-site inspection and quality assurance

• Protection of the structure during construction

 

Collaborative Delivery

Eurospec worked closely with supply partners & Integrity Roofing to ensure smooth coordination between design, supply, and installation.

This collaborative approach ensured all elements of the rainscreen system were aligned, compatible, and delivered efficiently as part of a complete façade solution.

 

Outcome

The Tristan Square project highlights Eurospec’s ability to deliver fully integrated rainscreen systems, combining technical expertise, off-site fabrication, and high-performance products.