The hidden value of stainless steel wall brackets in ventilated façades

Reducing thermal bridges means improving returns

Conventional aluminium wall brackets have a high thermal conductivity and therefore form a weak point in the thermal envelope. They create point thermal bridges, increase the chi-value, and can negatively affect the effective U-value of the façade. In many projects, this leads to thicker insulation packages and therefore to the loss of valuable interior space.

Stainless steel offers a clear technical advantage here. Due to the significantly lower thermal conductivity of stainless steel, heat transfer through the substructure is greatly reduced. As a result, the façade build-up can be designed more slenderly without compromising thermal performance. This not only delivers a better building-physics solution, but also more net lettable floor area.

Fire safety at A1 level

In high-rise buildings and other high-risk applications, fire safety is an essential design criterion. Aluminium loses its strength at around 660 °C, whereas stainless steel can withstand temperatures well above 1450 °C. This makes a significant difference to the stability of the façade construction under extreme heat exposure.

IPEX stainless steel wall brackets are classified in Euroclass A1 and are therefore non-combustible. In a façade system where safety, performance, and continuity come together, this offers a major advantage. The load-bearing function is better maintained, and the risk of failure of the substructure is significantly reduced.

Slimmer build-up, more usable space

When the thermal performance of the substructure improves, the façade does not need to be built up as heavily to achieve the same energy performance. In practice, this often means less insulation thickness, less thermal bridge correction, and a slimmer overall wall build-up.

For developers, architects, and façade specialists, this creates direct benefits. A more efficient façade means greater design freedom, a better balance between performance and space usage, and in many cases more usable square metres. Especially in urban projects, this can make a significant difference to the overall return.

Technical characteristics

IPEX stainless steel wall brackets are designed for projects where performance, safety, and ease of installation must come together. The use of high-quality stainless steel A2 or A4 supports a long service life and high corrosion resistance, even in demanding environments such as coastal areas or industrial zones.

In addition, the smart construction contributes to efficient installation. Thanks to practical mounting features and a wide range of variants, the solution can be adapted to various structural details, from concrete to timber frame construction. This makes our brackets suitable for modern ventilated façade systems.

Which projects is this suitable for?

IPEX stainless steel solutions are a strong choice for projects where thermal performance and safety carry equal weight. Think of:

• high-rise and urban densification projects.

• ventilated façades with strict U-value requirements.

• projects where thermal bridges must be reduced to a minimum.

• situations requiring Euroclass A1 or a higher fire safety ambition.

• real estate developments where space gain directly contributes to profitability.

By combining thermal efficiency, fire safety, and structural reliability, this creates a façade detail that works not only today, but remains future-proof as well.

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