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Fairview Architectural

Pre-finished high-density fibre cement facade panel in a range of finishes showcasing its natural, untreated texture.

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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 guidance

Options 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

Pr_25_71_11_29 Fibre-reinforced cement sheetsPrimary

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 carbon

A1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804

-

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer.

Recyclability

Consult manufacturer.

Literature

Fairview Product Range

Fairview Product Range

Lessons from Leaky Homes - Designing Weatherproof Facades

Lessons from Leaky Homes - Designing Weatherproof Facades

Case studies

Hyatt Regency Sydney, NSW - Equitone

Hyatt Regency Sydney, NSW - Equitone