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CLADLITE™ is BFG International's flagship composite cladding system — fire-rated, decorative, rigid, and infinitely versatile. From minimalist façades to bespoke 3D forms.
Specialising in composite design, engineering, and manufacturing, BFG International is a global leader in composite technology. Over four decades, we've stood at the cutting edge — utilising the latest materials and processes to create limitless possibilities for architects and designers.
Our market-leading position in highly demanding sectors — rail, wind energy, environmental, and architectural — ensures that our construction products are innovative and technically advanced.
CLADLITE™ is a fire-rated, decorative, rigid, lightweight composite panel ideal for architectural cladding and re-cladding of building façades. A huge range of striking, durable finishes — natural stone, stone effect, wood, concrete — at a fraction of the weight and cost of traditional materials, with better thermal insulation and sound absorption.
Far superior in impact and damage resistance versus ceramic / porcelain, natural stone, and ACM. Available as both flat and three-dimensional panel designs with finishes that can match the style of any exterior — from contemporary to classic.
CLADLITE™ panels are manufactured from advanced GFRP (Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymers) — a high-performance, durable, low-maintenance alternative to traditional rainscreen systems. Ideal for residential and high-rise buildings, hotels, condominiums, educational and medical facilities, retail, and other commercial and institutional structures.
Engineered to perform decade after decade.
Non-combustible inert core in compliance with international standards.
From the slimmest profile to deeply moulded.
Withstands cyclic loading without permanent deflection.
Excellent thermal stability from arctic to desert climates.
Flat panels, simple curves, complex acute and oblique geometries.
Our interactive 3D visualizer lets you preview every CLADLITE™ finish in real time — drop in your own façade photo, trace the elevation, apply any of our metallic, stone, sandstone, marble, slate, or 2D/3D moulded textures, and see exactly how it will look at sunrise, noon, or sunset.
Flat 7 mm panel
One versatile flat profile, available in four standard board sizes and precision-cut to any 2D shape — enabling intricate shapes and dynamic patterns suitable for both minimalist and complex designs.
Optional added depth
Specify an optional 25 mm return edge for added depth and a tactile, architectural richness — all while remaining impressively lightweight. Choose a flat finish instead for a sleek, continuous surface.
Shapes, patterns & colours
With a curated selection of premium finishes, colours and fully bespoke options, CLADLITE shapes itself around your design rather than the other way round — from custom patterns to one-off moulds.
CLADLITE™ panels are finished in-house from a curated catalogue of standard surfaces — and bespoke colours, custom textures, and moulds are available to order.
Specify any of the 213 RAL Classic colours as a factory gel-coat — or send us a custom Pantone, NCS, or RAL Design reference and we'll match it for the project.
Chip references shown indicatively. Each panel is hand-finished — colour, grain, and tone vary slightly batch-to-batch. Request physical samples from our team before specification.
Where competing rainscreen systems trade fire performance for design freedom, CLADLITE™ refuses the compromise. An inert, non-combustible core wrapped in fire-rated FRP — Class A on ASTM E84, Class B s1 d0 on EN 13501, and zero toxic emissions under heat.
| Density | 1.8 ± 0.05 kg/m³ |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 2.2 MPa |
| Flatwise Compressive | > 15 MPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.12 W/m·K |
| Thermal Resistance | 0.025 m²·K/W |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic, recyclable |
| Water Content | < 1 % |
Specified across high-rise residential, hospital, education, transit, and commercial facades where fire-rating is non-negotiable. Full certification documentation available on request.
Warm, fine-grained sandstone across a clean punched-window façade — the natural stone look with a fraction of the weight and none of the maintenance.
A sunlit residential tower wrapped in textured sand, carrying the finish continuously across walls, soffits and balcony fronts in one lightweight skin.
Grey marble veining on a crisp corner elevation — large-format panels holding consistent figure and tone across the whole façade.
The complete data behind a typical 10 mm CLADLITE™ panel — drawn from BFG International's technical bulletin.
| Property | Standard | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Density | — | 1.7 – 1.8 kg/m³ |
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D 3039 | > 65 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus | ASTM D 3039 | > 8 GPa |
| Flexural Strength | ASTM D 790 | > 110 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | ASTM D 790 | > 7 GPa |
| Compressive Strength | ASTM D 695 | > 60 MPa |
| Water Absorption | ASTM D 570 | < 0.2 % |
| Fire Performance | ASTM E 84 | Class A |
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.8 ± 0.05 kg/m³ |
| Tensile Strength | 2.2 MPa |
| Flatwise Compressive | > 15 MPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.12 W/m·K |
| Thermal Resistance | 0.025 m²·K/W |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic, recyclable |
| Water Content | < 1 % |
| Property | Standard | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | — | 7 – 10 mm |
| Weight | Measured | 16 – 17.5 kg/m² |
| Density | — | 1800 kg/m³ |
| Tensile Strength (flat-wise) | ASTM C 297 | > 1.1 MPa |
| Flexural Strength | ASTM D 393 | > 45 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | ASTM D 393 | > 1.7 GPa |
| Compressive Strength | ASTM D 695 | > 30 MPa |
| Shear Strength | ASTM C 273 | > 0.6 MPa |
| Impact (steel ball, 1.75 m) | EN 438-2 | No breakage / dent / delamination |
| Cataplasma (7 d / 100 % RH / 60 °C) | — | No blistering / chalking / delamination |
| Dyna Pull Strength | ISO 4624 / EN 15501 | 1.4 MPa — failure between FRP layers |
| Fire Performance | ASTM E84 / EN 13501 | Class A / Class B s1 d0 |
CLADLITE™ is the ideal solution for breathing new life into tired or outdated façades. Lightweight yet rigid, high-performance construction enables stunning aesthetic transformations without extensive structural modification — a practical and cost-effective route to modernisation.
CLADLITE™ is engineered to significantly reduce carbon emissions when compared to traditional cladding materials. From sourcing of raw materials to manufacturing, transportation, and installation — every stage is optimised to minimise environmental impact. Its lightweight composition lowers transport fuel and simplifies installation, reducing energy use and labour requirements on site.
The product's unique durability and non-porous surface make it highly resistant to weathering and degradation, requiring virtually no maintenance over its lifespan. In the rare event of damage, it is easily repairable — extending usability, reducing waste, and aligning with circular-economy principles.
At BFG, sustainability is a foundational principle that drives our design philosophy and product development.
Patented L-angle panel connectors, a 25 mm vented cavity, and standard sub-framing — assembled on site by two trained installers. BFG engineers assist directly on unique or complex applications.
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Drop a façade photo into the visualizer to see any finish on your building, or reach out for a tailored consultation, samples, and a project quotation.