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# Downer

The original helping hand framing system

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## Posts

- [Downer Framing Launches Spring Competition](https://downerframing.com/downer-framing-launches-spring-competition) - With a light-hearted nod to the Great British weather, Downer Framing has launched a little spring competition, where entrants can win a branded golfing umbrella.
- [Petrarch Panels Shortlisted Three Times in RCI Magazine’s Facade Awards](https://downerframing.com/petrarch-panels-shortlisted-three-times-in-rci-magazines-facade-awards) - At Downer Framing, our unique range of fully engineered and BBA Certified Downer Rainscreen Cladding Framing Solutions are designed to support an extensive range of claddings and materials, whether you choose Petrarch Panels or any other high-performance facade solutions.
- [Jamie Lau – Our newly qualified Lab Technician](https://downerframing.com/jamie-lau-our-newly-qualified-lab-technician) - At Downer Framing, our unique range of fully engineered and BBA Certified Downer Rainscreen Cladding Framing Solutions are designed to support an extensive range of claddings and materials, whether you choose Petrarch Panels or any other high-performance facade solutions.
- [Did you know that Downer Framing is the Original Helping Hand Framing System](https://downerframing.com/did-you-know-that-downer-framing-is-the-original-helping-hand-framing-system) - Earlier this month our own Downer Framing Original, Andy Creedy, had the pleasure of presenting our Downer solutions to the Regency Facades team.
- [Downer Framing helps Brent Cross Rise & Shine this Christmas](https://downerframing.com/downer-framing-helps-brent-cross-rise-shine-this-christmas) - Christmas week is finally here, and to celebrate, we’re putting the spotlight on this magnificent Downer framing project.
- [Juan Barato - Promotes to Technical Director](https://downerframing.com/juan-barato-promotes-to-technical-director) - We are thrilled to share the news that Juan Barato has been promoted to Technical Director.
- [Bournemouth University Gateway Building](https://downerframing.com/bournemouth-university-gateway-building) - This standout Downer Framing project demonstrates the versatility of our Downer rainscreen subframe system.
- [Merry Christmas from all the Downer Framing team](https://downerframing.com/merry-christmas-from-all-the-downer-framing-team) - It's finally that magical time of year! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all the team at Downer Framing!
- [Downer Framing is proud to support Mental Health Week](https://downerframing.com/aps-is-proud-to-support-mental-health-week) - In support of Mental Health Week, we’re shining the spotlight on a key member of our team, Verity Page, who dedicates her ‘outside’ life to fitness and wellbeing, in her role as Personal Trainer.
- [How can Downer Designer benefit you?](https://downerframing.com/how-can-downer-designer-benefit-you) - Downer Framing’s Downer Designer is totally free and it's designed to expedite your rainscreen framing project calculations.
- [Downer Framing Proud to Support Pro Composite Solutions](https://downerframing.com/downer-framing-proud-to-support-pro-composite-solutions) - At Downer Framing we’re proud of the diverse range of premium quality facade materials that we have the opportunity to support. One such client we’re recently offered a Helping Hand to, is Pro Composite Solutions.
- [Versatile Rainscreen Cladding Solutions with Downer Framing](https://downerframing.com/versatile-rainscreen-cladding-solutions-with-downer-framing) - At Downer Framing, our unique range of fully engineered and BBA Certified Downer Rainscreen Cladding Framing Solutions are designed to support an extensive range of claddings and materials, whether you choose Petrarch Panels or any other high-performance facade solutions.
- [Kinglsey Healthcare gets a Helping Hand](https://downerframing.com/kinglsey-healthcare-gets-a-helping-hand) - As this week is National Apprenticeship Week, it’s only correct that we put the spotlight on our Tiro Apprentice, Theo Buffery.
- [Your dedicated Downer Framing Technical Support Team](https://downerframing.com/your-dedicated-downer-framing-technical-support-team) - Did you know that the Downer Technical Team is on hand to deal with any support you may need for all your rainscreen subframe needs?
- [Introducing Nick Eckers Technical Manager](https://downerframing.com/introducing-nick-eckers-technical-manager) - It’s been a couple of months now since I joined Downer Framing I’d say. It’s been a period of finding my feet really! Everyone within the Downer Framing team and the company as a whole has been very welcoming so far.
- [We’re recruiting A Factory Engineer!](https://downerframing.com/were-recruiting-a-factory-engineer) - We’re pleased to share that Downer Framing is on the lookout for an experienced Factory Engineer for our Hastings Headquarters.
- [We’re recruiting an Operations Administrator](https://downerframing.com/were-recruiting-an-operations-administrator) - If you’re highly organised, focused, and have a strong eye for detail, then this could be the role you’ve been looking for.
- [National Apprenticeship Week](https://downerframing.com/national-apprenticeship-week) - As this week is National Apprenticeship Week, it’s only correct that we put the spotlight on our Tiro Apprentice, Theo Buffery.
- [Downer, offers a helping hand for ANS Global](https://downerframing.com/downer-offers-a-helping-hand-for-ans-global) - We’re really pleased to share this latest Downer framing projects, courtesy of our client ANS Global.
- [Downer Framing Helps Brent Cross Rise & Shine](https://downerframing.com/downer-framing-helps-brent-cross-rise-and-shine) - If there was ever an image to uphold our notion that Downer framing isn’t ‘just metal’, it’s this one.
- [RCI Win a hot air balloon ride for two](https://downerframing.com/rci-win-a-hot-air-balloon-ride-for-two) - Following the success of Futurebuild, we’re joining forces once again with Swisspearl at this year’s RCI Show.
- [Downer Framing is heading to RCI](https://downerframing.com/downer-framing-is-heading-to-rci) - Come and join us at Demo Stand No. 60 for a chance to win 2 superb prizes. At this year’s RCI show, we’ll be offering you the chance to win superb prizes.
- [Downer Designer Is Now Live](https://downerframing.com/downer-designer-is-now-live) - Downer Designer – a free-to-use online tool which enables specialist contractors, designers and specifiers to outline their project-specific rainscreen requirements to generate optimised framing calculations and configurations.
- [Downer Framing working in partnership with Fixings North West](https://downerframing.com/downer-framing-working-in-partnership-with-fixings-north-west) - Downer our original helping hand, rainscreen framing system, helps lead the way for this exemplary education sector project.
- [Futurebuild - London’s Excel - March 7th-9th](https://downerframing.com/futurebuild-london-excel-march-7th-9th) - Downer our original helping hand, rainscreen framing system, helps lead the way for this exemplary education sector project.
- [Downer framing used extensively for The Broxbourne School](https://downerframing.com/downer-framing-used-extensively-for-the-broxbourne-school) - Downer our original helping hand, rainscreen framing system, helps lead the way for this exemplary education sector project.
- [Coming very soon - NBS Source](https://downerframing.com/coming-very-soon-nbs-source) - Downer our original helping hand, rainscreen framing system, helps lead the way for this exemplary education sector project.
- [The Filmworks - winner of Best Refurbishment project!](https://downerframing.com/the-filmworks-winner-of-best-refurbishment-project) - Downer our original helping hand, rainscreen framing system, helps lead the way for this exemplary education sector project.
- [ANS GLOBAL - LIDL RICHMOND](https://downerframing.com/ans-global-lidl-richmond) - We’re extremely pleased to be able to include this latest project in our Downer framing portfolio. ANS Global is one of our valued clients, who we’ve had the privilege of working closely with in recent years.

## Pages

- [Downer Framing Home](https://downerframing.com/) - Downer Framing is the original HELPING HAND enevelop subframing system. Made in Britain rainscreen framing systems manufactured in the UK for over 50 years.
- [DOWNER ^TS - STAINLESS STEEL SYSTEM](https://downerframing.com/introducing-downer-ts-stainless-steel-system) - INTRODUCING DOWNER ^TS - STAINLESS STEEL SYSTEM ^TS DTS031 SYSTEM OVERVIEW A THERMAL HELPING HAND Everything you’ve come to know and trust from Downer Framing’s Helping Hand System. Now available in stainless steel for enhanced thermal performance. As the original Helping Hand framing system, at Downer we’re continually looking at ways to innovate and evolve.
- [Fasteners and Accessories](https://downerframing.com/fasteners-and-accessories) - Our wall panel fasteners and accessories are engineered to complement leading rainscreen cladding panels.
- [DCS041 Floor to Floor Framing System](https://downerframing.com/dcs041-floor-to-floor-framing-system) - Downer DCS041 floor to floor framing system is designed to provide vertical support to most rainscreen cladding panels using the principle of a ventilated façade with the ability to span over non-load bearing walls and be fixed back to floor slabs.
- [DCS034 Soffit Framing System](https://downerframing.com/dcs034-soffit-framing-system) - Downer DCS034 Soffit framing system is designed to provide support to cladding panels on a soffit application using the principle of a ventilated façade.
- [DCS033 Aluminium Rainscreen Framing System](https://downerframing.com/dcs033-aluminium-rainscreen-framing-system) - Downer DCS033 aluminium rainscreen framing system is designed to provide support to metal hook-on cassette cladding using the principle of a ventilated façade.
- [DCS004 Framing System](https://downerframing.com/dcs004-framing-system) - Downer DCS004 Framing System is designed to provide a mechanical secret fix support to rainscreen cladding panels using the principle of a ventilated façade.
- [DCS021 Omega & Zed](https://downerframing.com/dcs021-omega-and-zed) - Downer DCS021 framing system is designed to provide vertical support to most rainscreen cladding panels using the principle of a ventilated façade.
- [Download Centre](https://downerframing.com/download-centre) - Welcome to our Download Centre, where you can download* our range of brochures by filling in your name and email address.
- [DCS031 HELPING HAND](https://downerframing.com/dcs031-helping-hand) - DCS031 HELPING HAND® System DCS031 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Downer DCS031 HELPING HAND® bracket framing system is designed to provide vertical support to most rainscreen cladding panels using the principle of a ventilated façade. HELPING HAND® brackets combined with extruded aluminium L & T profiles provide the installer with an adjustable system allowing for thermal and structural
- [About Downer Framing](https://downerframing.com/about-downer-rainscreen-framing) - Downer Framing the original HELPING HAND rainscreen framing system, our subframe systems have been helping contractors, installers & architects for decades.
- [Testimonials](https://downerframing.com/testimonials) - Testimonials BRENT CROSS BBS FACADES “My experience dealing with Downer Framing has always been a very positive one. Andy who I’ve dealt with for many years is quick to respond, very knowledgeable and efficient – delivering excellent and dependable service, always. He has never let me down.” TYRONE GAMBRELL, INTERNAL SALES EXECUTIVE BBS FACADES “Ines
- [Terms and Conditions](https://downerframing.com/terms-and-condtions) - Downer Framing Systems reserve the right to alter technical specifications under our terms and conditions. Downer is part of Petrarch Ltd group of companies.
- [NBS Source](https://downerframing.com/nbs-source) - WE'RE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE HAVE RECENTLY PARTNERED WITH NBS SOURCE.
- [Downer Designer](https://downerframing.com/downer-designer) - Downer Designer is a free online tool which enables you to outline all your project specific rainscreen requirements to generate your optimal framing design.
- [DCS032 Horizontal Framing System](https://downerframing.com/dcs032-horizontal-framing-system) - Downer DCS032 horizontal framing system is designed to provide support to vertically installed cladding panels using the principle of a ventilated façade.
- [News](https://downerframing.com/news) - Latest news, information and updates from Downer Framing
- [Downer Framing Case Studies](https://downerframing.com/case-studies) - Take a look at our Downer Framing rainscreen subframe UK project Case Studies.
- [Test](https://downerframing.com/test)
- [Static Calculation](https://downerframing.com/static-calculation) - Static Calculations Request Form Please fill in the details below and someone will be in touch shortly. Fields marked with an * are required. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.YOUR DETAILSName *organisation *Email *Phone *ARCHITECT/CLIENT DETAILSContactCompany NameEmailPROJECT DETAILSProject Name *Project Location *Country *SITE DETAILSSite Wind LoadSite AltitudeBuilding Height *Site Postcode *Area
- [Downer Designer Calculations Form](https://downerframing.com/downer-designer-calculations-form) - DOWNER DESIGNER CALCULATIONS FORM Please fill in the form below with as much detailed information as possible to allow our technical team to provide you a digital quote, with relevant costings and optimised rail and accessory recommendations which you can then print off from your account page. My Account Please enable JavaScript in your browser
- [Downer Framing Projects](https://downerframing.com/about-downer-rainscreen-framing/projects) - Projects Show all East Midlands London North England South East England South England South West England UK West Midlands AC Hotel by Marriott UK West Midlands Kingsley Healthcare Care Home East Midlands UK Brent Cross London UK The Filmworks London UK Vermont Task UK West Midlands BROXBOURNE SCHOOL South East England UK Quantock House South Downer Framing rainscreen subframing projects from across the UK.
- [Downer Designer Sign Up](https://downerframing.com/downer-designer-sign-up) - Welcome to Downer Designer Please register to use the tool by filling in the details below. Once registered you will receive an email confirmation. Please click the link in the email then you will be able to login here. You are already registered.
- [Downer Designer Login](https://downerframing.com/downer-designer-log-in) - Welcome to Downer Designer You are already logged in.
- [Reset Password](https://downerframing.com/reset-password)
- [My Profile](https://downerframing.com/my-profile)
- [Member Directory](https://downerframing.com/member-directory)
- [Privacy and Cookies Policy](https://downerframing.com/privacy-and-cookies-policy) - Privacy What personal data we collect and why we collect it At Downer, we collect and manage user data according to the following Privacy Policy. Data Collected We collect information you provide directly to us. For example, we collect information when you create an account, subscribe, participate in any interactive features of our services, fill

## Allston Portfolio

- [AC Hotel by Marriott](https://downerframing.com/portfolio-item/ac-hotel-by-marriott) - Project Location: Manchester Salford Quays Clients: Deane Cladding & Roofing and Pro Composite Solutions Materials: Futural A1 and Downer Rainscreen Subframe System DCS031. The original Helping Hand framing system for multiple types of facades. Futural A1 and Downer Framing have recently been showcased on the AC Hotel by Marriott as part of an extensive recladding
- [Kingsley Healthcare Care Home](https://downerframing.com/portfolio-item/kingsley-healthcare-care-home) - Project Location: Kingsley Healthcare, Holt, North Norfolk Client: Eden Facades Contractor: R G Carter (Norfolk) Further references: https://lnkd.in/dC–t6ny and https://lnkd.in/dxeidF9g Notes: Petrarch Reconstituted Stone, Custom Colour Riven Matt 10mm. Secret-fixed Petrarch reconstituted stone cladding and 3mm PPC aluminium feature cladding, fascias and cladding panels. Fixed using Downer Framing secret fix systems DCS031, DCS021 & DCS004 Kingsley
- [Brent Cross](https://downerframing.com/portfolio-item/brent-cross) - Location: Brent Cross, London Architect: If Do / Contractor Related Argent Installer: Fifth Elevation For more information on Brent Cross, please see our Case Study. Photos courtesy of Image courtesy of John Sturrock for Related Argent.
- [The Filmworks](https://downerframing.com/portfolio-item/the-filmworks) - Location: Ealing, London Finish: Alabaster Smooth Location: Ealing, London Architect: TP Bennett Developer/Client: Berkeley Group Installer: Richardson Roofing and The Goldsmith Group Images courtesy of St.George, Berkeley Homes, and photographer Simon Winson.
- [Vermont Task](https://downerframing.com/portfolio-item/vermont-task) - Location: UK Product: DCS031 – Bracket & Rails
- [BROXBOURNE SCHOOL](https://downerframing.com/portfolio-item/broxbourne-school) - Location: Broxbourne, Hertfordshire Product: DCS031 – Bracket & Rails Building Type: Education Building Sector: Education
- [Quantock House](https://downerframing.com/portfolio-item/quantock-house) - Location: Taunton, Somerset Product: DCS031 – Bracket & Rails Sub Contractor: TA Colbourne
- [Bournemouth Gateway](https://downerframing.com/portfolio-item/bournemouth-gateway) - Location: Bournemouth, Dorset Architect & Designer: Atkins Global Principle Contractor: Kier Construction Ltd Sub Contractor: T A Colbourne Building Type: Education Building Sector: Education
- [Sandy Park Hotel](https://downerframing.com/portfolio-item/sandy-park-hotel) - System: Bespoke DCS031 HELPING HAND® bracket framing system Location: Exeter Client: Marriott Sub Contractor: TA Colbourne Building Type: Hotel Building Sector: Commercial
- [Tower Garage](https://downerframing.com/portfolio-item/tower-garage) - System: DCS021 Location: Egham, London, UK
- [Cooper BMW](https://downerframing.com/portfolio-item/cooper-bmw) - System: DCS031 HELPING HAND® Location: Croydon, London, UK
- [Nirvana Apartments](https://downerframing.com/portfolio-item/nirvana-apartments) - System: DCS031 HELPING HAND® Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK
- [Castle View School](https://downerframing.com/portfolio-item/castle-view-school) - System: DCS031 HELPING HAND® Location: Canvey Island, Essex, UK
- [Cornwallis Academy](https://downerframing.com/portfolio-item/cornwallis-academy) - System: DCS021 Location: Maidstone, UK
- [Cornelius Vermuyden School](https://downerframing.com/portfolio-item/cornelius-vermuyden-school) - System: DCS031 HELPING HAND® Location: Canvey Island, Essex, UK
- [Starr Gate Tram Depot](https://downerframing.com/portfolio-item/starr-gate-tram-depot) - System: Bespoke DCS004 secret fix rainscreen cladding framing system Location: Blackpool Architect: RPS Planning & Development

## Categories

- [Case Study](https://downerframing.com/category/case-study)
- [News](https://downerframing.com/category/news)

## Portfolio Categories

- [UK](https://downerframing.com/portfolio-category/uk)
- [South East England](https://downerframing.com/portfolio-category/south-east-england)
- [North England](https://downerframing.com/portfolio-category/north-england)
- [London](https://downerframing.com/portfolio-category/london)
- [South West England](https://downerframing.com/portfolio-category/south-west-england)
- [South England](https://downerframing.com/portfolio-category/south-england)
- [West Midlands](https://downerframing.com/portfolio-category/west-midlands)
- [East Midlands](https://downerframing.com/portfolio-category/east-midlands)