Ceramapanel – Fibre Cement Non-Combustible A1 Cladding Panels

Ceramapanel:

A through coloured, compressed fibre cement facade panel available in 8, 10 or 12 mm thicknesses, in A1 rating as required. It is both an aesthetically appealing and cost-effective cladding solution offering a natural appearance. It also has good acoustic dampening properties.

Features and benefits:

• Achieves A1 (non-combustible).
• Cost effective.
• Impact resistant.
• Proven performance in harsh environments.
• Short lead times and fast installation timeframes.
• Panels supplied pre-squared.
• Long lasting.
• Low maintenance.
• Can be finished off-site for easy and efficient installation.
• High strength and environmental durability.
• Through coloured.
• Sound dampening benefits.
• Graffiti resistant when coated with acrylic treatment (Natural+ range).
• Wide range of colours and finishes available.
• 15-year warranty.

Ceramapanel technical characteristics:

• Density: 1600 kg/m³ (±50).
• Modulus of elasticity (dry): Longitudinal: 14 GPa; transversal: 12 GPa.
• Modulus of elasticity (wet): Longitudinal: 11 GPa; transversal: 9 GPa.
• Bending strength (wet, untreated): ≥18 MPa.
• Bending strength (wet, hydrophobic treated sheet, acrylic coated): ≥24 MPa.
• Bending strength (dry): Longitudinal: 32 MPa; transversal: 22 MPa.
• Compressive strength: 40 MPa.
• Maximum water absorption (untreated): 25 ±2%.
• Maximum water absorption (hydrophobic treated sheet): 9 ±3%.
• Maximum water absorption (acrylic coated sheet, acrylic coated): 3 ±2%.
• Vapour resistance factor (to EN 12572: 2016): 320 µ.
• Thermal conductivity (to EN 12664: 2002): 0.42 W/m·K.
• Durability classification (to EN 12467: 2016): Category A.
• Strength classification (to EN 12467: 2016, untreated sheets): Class 4.
• Strength classification (to EN 12467: 2016, treated sheets): Class 5.

Durability:

The cement panel is highly durable and includes immunity to permanent water damage in both short and long-term exposure. It will not rot, burn or corrode and is unaffected by termites, air, steam, salt and sunlight. It is not adversely affected over a temperature range of -20 to +60°C.