U-kon Systems
Thermally Broken Rear‑Ventilated Facade Substructure
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U‑kon Systems, based in Vancouver, BC, is a premier manufacturer of thermally broken, rear‑ventilated façade substructure systems crafted from aluminum and stainless steel. Designed for premium architectural projects, their engineered solutions facilitate the precise installation of diverse cladding materials—from stone and terracotta to metal, ceramic, fiber cement, ACM, and BIPV panels—while ensuring energy efficiency and structural resilience
Engineered support systems for cladding assemblies. Thermally efficient and easy to install.
With a full-service design bureau, U‑kon delivers engineering support from conceptual planning and static calculations through BIM modeling, shop drawings, and on-site supervision. Their systems accommodate thick exterior insulation, include thermally isolated brackets and adjustable rails, and support both concealed and face-fastened panel attachments—delivering tailored and sustainable façade systems that align with architectural vision and performance standards
Material Types
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Aluminum
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Stainless steel
Systems
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Rainscreen System
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Concealed Fastener System
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Face‑Fastened System
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Custom Slab‑to‑Slab Substructure
Testing
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CCMC Approved Components
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ASHRAE 90.1
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Product
Thermally Broken Cladding Substructure
Our substructure systems offer ready-made solutions for attaching all types of cladding materials. Each system can be modified specifically for your project.
Applications
U-kon with Fibre Cement
U-kon Systems can mount Fiber Cement / HPL / UHCP / GFRC (visible or concealed fastening methods)
U-Kon with ACM
U-kon Systems can mount Route and Return aluminum composite panels (ACM or MCM)
U-kon with Ceramic
U-kon Systems can mount any ultra-compact ceramic, porcelain or ceramic granite panels
U-kon with Metal Panel
U-kon Systems can mount a wide variety of metal panels: corrugated, standing seam or snap-lock
U-Kon with Terracotta
U-kon Systems can mount terracotta panels. Each terracotta brand has a unique shape
U-kon with Natural Stone
U-kon Systems can mount a large variety of natural stone types and textures
U-kon with Solar Panels
U-kon Systems can mount BIPV rainscreen systems that seamlessly integrate with the building envelope
Wall Brackets
U-kon Systems provides a wide range of wall brackets, thermal isolators and additional accessories
Profiles / Rails
Unlimited possibilities of the aluminum extrusion help create profiles in any shape to meet designs
