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Licata Therm Graphite EPS External Wall Insulation (EWI) system - External Wall Insulation System

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Licata Building Systems Ltd Third party certifications:
  • BBA Agrément Certificate

    BBA Agrément Certificate

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Low lambda, grey EPS with a choice of render, acrylic brick slips and clay brick slips, finishes and colours.

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Application

Suitable for new builds and refurbishment for brick/block work.

Description

The Licatatherm Graphite EWI system benefits from being breathable, weather resistant and protection against algae and mould. With increased strength and crack resistance, due to the glass fibre mesh. Choose from brick slips, coloured render or resin multi-colour for the decorative finish. EWI systems help improve the appearance and thermal efficiency of properties, reducing overall energy consumption.


Features and benefits:

  • Suitable for various substrates.
  • Over 700 colour options.
  • Weather resistant.
  • Energy carbon saving. 
  • Breathable.
  • Protects against algae and mould.
  • Fully fire compliant.


Durability:

  • This system has an assessed anticipated lifespan in excess of thirty years.


Design considerations:

  • Should the proposed project incorporate any unique design elements or curved elevations, please contact the manufacturer for recommendations or assistance.


INSTALLATION:

Installer:

The system manufacturer, or a contractor approved by the system manufacturer. Installation shall be made strictly in accordance with Licata Building Systems Ltd instructions. Reference should be made to the project specification, method statement, drawings and all other relevant literature. Consult with LBS Ltd for latest literature and technical bulletins.


FINISHES:

Primer:

Apply the Isolante LG Primer with a roller or brush to the dry base coat in an even pattern. Where possible always use the colour Primer to match the specified Topcoat finish. Allow to dry for a minimum of 12 hours. 


Licata Silicone Render:

Thin coat is a ready mixed top coat for external use, highly breathable, high water resistance and excellent mechanical strength. Silicone render provides a high resistance to algae, fungi, mould and to atmospheric agents.

The careful choice of acrylic binders and silicone, ensures good durability and a gloss finish with pearlescent effect to the water drops.

Licata Silicone Render is suitable as a decorative finish in all work requiring high permeability to water vapour.


Siloxan Color:

A coating made with water-dispersed siloxane binder paste, ready for use and which can be pigmented. Siloxan Color is specifically designed for work on new or existing facades, as well as for the decorative phase of reinforced skim coating, and in LicataTherm external solid insulation. Owing to its formula, Siloxan Color provides complete protection for the facade against rain and atmospheric agents. The special additives contained in the formula guarantees excellent protection against algal and mould growth.


Brick slips:

The brick slip systems can be used across a range of different applications and substrates. Suitable for internal and external application on both new build or refurbishment projects. The brick slip systems are durable and weather-resistant, with a ten-year guarantee if installed by a Licata approved applicator. A choice of acrylic or clay brick slips are available.


  • Acrylic Brick Slips: provide the traditional appearance of a brick finished building but with technology of a lightweight acrylic or mineral brick slip finish. Acrylic Brickslips are a suitable finish for external wall insulation systems used on new build or renovation of old buildings. It can also be used with timber-metal frame or modular where speed and weight are important in designs but traditional brick slips would not be recommended.
  • Licata Clay Slips: are a versatile thin brick cladding that simulates the look of traditional clay brickwork whilst providing greater insulation and more flexibility of style and application.

General information

Color

Clear

Beige

Black

Blue

Brown

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Manufacturer guidance

Render colour Finishes are available in over 700 colours and shades and also most RAL and NCS colours.

Finish

Smooth

Textured

Manufacturer guidance

Available in a choice of grain sizes from 0.7mm - 2.0mm to give a stippled effect, smooth finishes also available.

Material

Silicone

Silicate

Clay

Brick

Acrylic

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Shape

Rectangle

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

Ten year

25 year

Manufacturer guidance

If installed by an approved Licata installer, both 10 and 25 year material warranties are available depending on the project requirements and detailing. 25-year warranties can be under written to meet the requirements of EWI energy saving grants.


Licata provides guarantees for material defects on all Licata approved systems that are installed by their accredited contractors.

These guarantees are valid for the initial ten years of the system's life and in addition they can also offer 25 years' extended warranties for projects supported by government schemes, extended warranties are available through third-party insurance partners such as SWIGA, subject to terms and conditions.


For more details on these guarantees, please contact the manufacturer.

Uniclass

Ss_25_45_72_28 External wall insulation systemsPrimary

CAWS

M21/20 External wall insulation system . . . . . .

M21/210 External wall insulation system

Product range

Licata External Wall Insulation

Specification data - External wall insulation systems

System performance

Thermal performance.

Preparation

Approved proprietary biocidal wash. Surfaces must be sound, free from loose material and clean.

Guidance for specification option:

Where an adhesive system is used, the surfaces must be sound, free from loose material and clean. Where additional mechanical fixings are to be used, the substrate must be capable of sustaining the design loads.


Existing substrates that show visible signs of algae and mold will require treating with an approved proprietary biocidal wash prior to any render works.

Support rails and brackets

-

Fixing method

-

Material

To solid substrate.

Bracket fixings

N/A.

Boards

-

Material

Not required.

Guidance for specification option:

For brick and blockwork substrates.

A1 Fibre cement board.

Guidance for specification option:

For steel and timber framed substrates.

Fixings

Adhesive and mechanical.

Self-drilling screws.

Manufacturer guidance

All fixings are based upon Etag and BBA certification and the manufacturers products are designed and tested to fully comply with current required certifications and testing.


Insulation

-

Material

Grey expanded polystyrene (EPS) boards.

Guidance for specification option:

Greutherm White and Grey Expanded Polystyrene (EPS 70 and EPS 100) Insulation Boards, 1200 x 600 mm in a range of thicknesses from 40–200 mm, with a nominal density of 15 to 26 kg·m³, compressive strength of 70 kN·m² and 100 kN·m², and a minimum tensile strength of 150 kPa. Boards are manufactured to comply with BS EN 13163: 2012 and classified as Euroclass E in accordance with BS EN 13501-1: 2007.

Adhesive

Raso Top 800 Grey.

Guidance for specification option:

Cement-based powder requiring the addition of 5.25 litres of clean water per 25 kg bag.

Raso Top 800 White.

Guidance for specification option:

Cement-based elastic-fibre-reinforced powder requiring the addition of 6 litres of clean water per 25 kg bag.

Additional mechanical fixings

Dakota PP-La.

Guidance for specification option:

Polypropylene with Polyamide PA6 pins.

Fischer Termoz 8 U.

Guidance for specification option:

Polyamide PA6 with stainless steel or electro-galvanized pins.

Fischer Termoz 8 UZ.

Guidance for specification option:

Polypropylene with Polyamide PA6 pins.

Fischer Termoz WS 8 L.

Guidance for specification option:

Polyamide PA6 with stainless steel or electro-galvanized pins.

Fischer Termoz 8 NZ.

Guidance for specification option:

Polypropylene with Polyamide PA6 or electro-galvanized pins.

Ejot EjoTherm SDM-T.

Guidance for specification option:

Polyamide PA6 with stainless steel or electro-galvanized pins.

Ejot EjoTherm NT U.

Guidance for specification option:

Polyethylene, PE-HD with stainless steel or electro-galvanized pins.

Ejot EjoTherm NK U.

Guidance for specification option:

Polyethylene, PE-HD with stainless steel or electro-galvanized pins.

Ejot EjoTherm NTK U.

Guidance for specification option:

Polypropylene with Polyamide PA6 GF 50 pins.

Ejot EjoTherm SDK U.

Guidance for specification option:

Polyethylene, PE-HD with stainless steel or electro-galvanized pins.

Ejot EjoTherm STR U.

Guidance for specification option:

Polyethylene, PE-HD with stainless steel or electro-galvanized pins.

Manufacturer guidance

Designed and tested to meet the current wind load and suction requirements, the system is adhesively fixed with supplementary fixings in accordance with BS EN 1991-1-4:2005. Special consideration should be given to locations with high wind-load pressure coefficients, as additional fixings may be necessary. It is recommended that a load factor of 1.5 is used to determine the ultimate wind load, in accordance with BS EN 1990:2002.

Fire barriers and stops

-

Material

1000 x 200 mm rock fibre panels.

Fire breaks.

Fixings

Adhesively fixed.

Beads and trims

Licata PVC stop beads.

Licata meshed corner beads.

Movement joints

-

Form with

Render beads

Sealant

Compression band.

Accessories

Backing strips.

Joint filler.

Render carrier or reinforcement

-

Material

LicataTherm Rete 150, glass fibre mesh.

Guidance for specification option:

1 m-wide mesh (4 x 5 mm) of multi-strength glassfibre with a polymer coating and nominal weight of 150 g/m².

LicataTherm Ret01-1160, glass fibre mesh.

Guidance for specification option:

1 m-wide mesh (3.5 x 4.5 mm) of multi-strength glassfibre with a polymer coating and nominal weight of 145 g/m².

Mesh size

As Material.

Fixings

Adhesively fixed.

Render

-

Application

Primer coat.

Material

Primer Islolante LG.

Guidance for specification option:

Ready to use pigmented universal primer, based on acrylic copolymers AcrilPrimer — primer, based on acrylic copolymers. Diluted with water in ratio 1:1 up to 1:3 (primer : water).

Aggrappante LG Primer.

Decorative finish

Siloxan Color finishing coat.

Guidance for specification option:

Ready to use paste, silicone-based finishing coat. Applied to a thickness of 1.5 or 2 mm. Available in 0.7, 1, 1.2, 1.5 and 2.0 mm particle sizes; insert requirements.

LicataSil finishing coat.

Guidance for specification option:

Ready to use paste, silicate-based finishing coat. Applied to a thickness of 1.5 or 2 mm. Available in 0.7, 1, 1.2, 1.5 and 2.0 mm particle sizes; insert requirements.

Acrylic brick slips.

Guidance for specification option:

Acrylic Brick Slips: provide the traditional appearance of a brick finished building but with technology of a lightweight acrylic or mineral brick slip finish. Acrylic Brickslips are a suitable finish for external wall insulation systems avaible in 3 mm size.

Clay brick slips.

Guidance for specification option:

Licata Clay Slips: are a versatile thin brick cladding that simulates the look of traditional clay brickwork whilst providing greater insulation and more flexibility of style and application., Avaible in 10mm, 15mm, 20mm sizes; insert requirements.

Resin multi-colour.

Guidance for specification option:

Multi Colour – Wall Coating in putty, ready to use, with an acrylic binder base and grains of coloured ceramic, high water repellency and excellent abrasion resistance.

Colour

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

  • Over 700 render colours available.
  • Acrylic and clay brick slips available on a wide range of colours and textures.

System accessories

Licata movement beads.

APU with mesh 9 mm.

Compression band.

System completion

Inspection of completed installation.

Samples required

Submit samples of Licata Topcoat finishes for approval. Keep approved samples on-site for the duration of the contract for inspection/ comparison purposes.

Designated items: Licata Topcoat Finishes.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

Italy

Guidance for specification option:

Render materials excluding insulation boards.

Country of product manufacture

Italy

Guidance for specification option:

Render Materials excluding insulation - Italy. Insulation boards UK & Germany.

Manufacturer guidance

Render Materials excluding insulation - Italy. Insulation boards UK & Germany.


Material

Silicone

Silicate

Clay

Brick

Acrylic

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Recyclability

100%

Guidance for specification option:

Insulation materials.


Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

100 %

Third party certifications

BBA Agrément Certificate

BBA Agrément Certificate

BBA Certificate 14-5120 System 1 EPS Adhesively Fixed with supplementary Fixings

BBA Agrément Certificate

BBA Agrément Certificate

BBA Certificate 14-5120 System 2 EPS Mechanical Fixed with Supplementary Adhesive

Literature

LicataTherm Graphite EWI Render System

LicataTherm Graphite EWI Render System

LicataTherm Graphite EWI Brick Slips System

LicataTherm Graphite EWI Brick Slips System

Licata Render Systems Brochure

Licata Render Systems Brochure

1. Licatatherm Brochure 2022

1. Licatatherm Brochure 2022

Licata Acrylic Brick Slips Brochure

Licata Acrylic Brick Slips Brochure

Licata Clay Brick Slips Brochure

Licata Clay Brick Slips Brochure

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