Equitone
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Pre-finished high-density fibre cement facade panel in a range of finishes showcasing its natural, untreated texture.
Application
Suitable for a broad range of construction situations, offers design flexibility.
Description
Pre-finished high-density fibre cement facade panel in a range of finishes showcasing its natural, untreated texture. Equitone is a through-coloured natural material, consisting of cement, cellulose and minerals reinforced by an invisible matrix.
Features and benefits:
- Colour impregnated throughout the panel.
- Environmentally friendly.
- Graffiti, scratch and impact resistant.
- Deemed non-combustible.
- Available in large sheets, the panels while thin have outstanding physical properties.
- Uses a proven rain-screen system that allows building to ‘breathe’ naturally along with providing excellent insulation.
- Can be perforated and embossed.
- Allows the achievement of flawless, intricate details.
- Life expectancy exceeding 50 years, even in demanding exterior applications.
General information
Color | Manufacturer guidanceOptions vary based on finish. Consult manufacturer's literature and insert requirements. |
Material | High-density fibre cement. |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | 3100 mm |
Width | 1250 mm |
Warranty description | Ten-year product warranty as standard. |
Uniclass | |
NATSPEC National Classification System | 0438 Cladding – Cement Board 0434 Cladding - Flat Sheets and Panels 0431 Cladding - Combined |
SpeedSpec | 06165 Fibre Cement Products 07462 Cladding External Walls |
SpecPack | 06165 Fibre Cement Products |
Specification data - Fibre-reinforced cement sheets
Standard | To AS/NZS 2908.2 |
Bushfire rating | Consult manufacturer |
Sheet size | |
Nominal thickness | 8–12 mm, dependent on Finish (profile) specified |
Length | Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements, up to 3100 mm. |
Width | Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements, up to 1250 mm. |
Edges | Manufacturer's standard |
Fire hazard properties | |
Standard | To AS 5637.1. |
Group number | Consult manufacturer |
Smoke growth rate index | Consult manufacturer |
Average extinction area | Consult manufacturer |
Verification | |
Submittals | Manufacturer's approved installer certification.Manufacturer's certification. |
Timing | At tender.Before commencement of installation.Before completion of detailed design.Before placement of orders.No later than two weeks following request.To comply with programme. |
Product Reference | EQUITONE |
Finishes | Natura Guidance for specification option: Semi-transparent coating. Tectiva Guidance for specification option: Through-coloured fibre cement board. Lines Guidance for specification option: 3D-shaped, through-coloured facade material. Materia Guidance for specification option: Textured surface with velvety exposed fibres. Pictura Guidance for specification option: Ultra-matt architectural finish, available in a wide range of standard colours. |
Sustainability data
Country of product manufacture | Germany |
Embodied carbonA1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804 | Manufacturer guidanceConsult manufacturer. |
Recyclability | Consult manufacturer. |
Literature
Fairview Product Range
Lessons from Leaky Homes - Designing Weatherproof Facades
Case studies
Hyatt Regency Sydney, NSW - Equitone