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EQUITONE [Natura] - Fibre Cement Rainscreen Cladding

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Agate Red N331

EQUITONE Variant:
Third party certifications:
  • BBA Agrément Certificate

    BBA Agrément Certificate

    Certificate type

  • DoP

    DoP

    Certificate type

  • Cradle to Cradle Certified

    Cradle to Cradle Certified

    Certificate type

  • EPD

    EPD

    Certificate type

This facade is a smooth fibre cement rainscreen cladding.

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Application

Suitable for a ventilated rainscreen facade system.

Description

EQUITONE [natura] is a high density fibre cement rainscreen cladding material, suitable for use as part of a decorative cladding facade system.


Features and benefits:

  • Fire Classification A2-s1,d0.
  • BBA approved.
  • Sound insulating.
  • Resistant to extreme temperatures and frost.
  • Water resistant (if in compliance with application guideline).
  • Resistant to many living organisms (fungi, bacteria, insects, vermin, etc).
  • Resistant to many chemicals.
  • Environmentally friendly, no harmful gas emissions.
  • Material appearance due to transparent coating.
  • Strong, rigid panels.
  • EPD available.

General information

Color

Beige

Black

Blue

Brown

Cream

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Manufacturer guidance

Available in 27 colours

Finish

Matt

Silk

Smooth

Manufacturer guidance

EQUITONE [natura] has a matt, silk, smooth surface finish. It's semi-transparent coloured finish results in the structure of the fibre cement material shining through.

Material

Fibre cement

Manufacturer guidance

Fibre cement - made of water, Portland cement, cellulose and natural minerals.

Shape

Rectangle

Manufacturer guidance

Can be easily cut into many shapes and sizes.

Length

2500 mm

3100 mm

Width

1250 mm

Uniclass

Pr_25_71_11_25 Fibre-reinforced cement boardsPrimary
Ss_25_20_15_16 Concrete panel cladding systems
Ss_25_20_70_65 Pressure equalized rainscreen cladding systems
Ss_25_20_70_25 Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systems

CAWS

H30/110 Fibre cement

H30/120 Fibre cement

H20/10 Sheet cladding

H20/155 Sheet cladding (attached to timber battens)

H92/120 Rainscreen cladding

H20/150 Sheet cladding (attached to metal support systems)

Specification data - Fibre-reinforced cement boards

Standard

To EN 12467, EN 15804.

Fire rating

To EN 13501-1, A2-s1,d0.

Weather resistance

To BS EN 12467, category A.

Manufacturer guidance

Resistant to extreme temperatures, frost, and is water resistant (if in compliance with application guidelines).

Bending strength

To BS EN 12467, Class 4.

Sheet size

-

Nominal thickness

8 mm.

12 mm.

Length

2500 mm.

3100 mm.

Width

1250 mm.

Edges

Open joints.

Fitted with a decorative trim profile.

Colour

Agate Red N331.

Execution

-

Manufacturer guidance

Face Fix with either Rivet or Screw and Mechanical Secret Fix (MSF).


EQUITONE panels are installed to the ventilated rain screen principle, allowing air to flow in through the base and out at the top with a minimum 30 mm ventilation gap from the back of the panel to the structure/ insulation. EQUITONE is installed with 8–12 mm open joints and can be installed onto timber battens or a metal framing system in a range of designs. It is recommended that you consult the manufacturer's literature or technical team for further installation information.

Surface texture

Silk smooth.

Guidance for specification option:

EQUITONE [natura] has a tactile, smooth surface that allows the textures of the fibre cement to show through.

Joint size

8–12 mm.

Durability classification

To EN 12467, Category A.

Apparent density

To EN 12467, 1650 kg/m³.

BendingStrength

To BS EN 12467, 24 N/mm² (perpendicular); 18.5 N/mm² (parallel).

WaterImpermeability

To EN 12467, pass.

Freeze-thaw resistance

To EN 12467, pass.

Manufacturer guidance

Freeze Thaw Test Category A Panel.

Movement

0.01 mm/Mk.

Manufacturer guidance

Thermal movement.

ThermalConductivity

0.6 W/Mk.

Sustainability data

Country of product manufacture

Germany

Material

Fibre cement

Manufacturer guidance

Fibre cement - made of water, Portland cement, cellulose and natural minerals.

Embodied carbon

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

1.86 kg CO₂ eq/m²

Recyclability

-

Manufacturer guidance

With an expected lifetime of 50 years or more, EQUITONE panels often outlast the building lifetime. They are designed for disassembly with reversible fixation systems, allowing reuse in facade cladding or other applications. 


All EQUITONE waste generated in the production phase is recycled in material loops, such as transportation to the cement kiln, where it is reactivated. 

Third party certifications

BIM objects

BOS

NBS BIM Object Standard

This BIM object has been authored to meet the requirements of the NBS BIM Object Standard.

Find out more about the NBS BIM Object Standard.

Platform Compatible Version
Revit
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1

IFC
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1

Third party certifications

BBA Agrément Certificate

BBA Agrément Certificate

British Board of Agrément (BBA) - certificate [natura]

DoP

DoP

Declaration of Performance [natura] & [pictura]

Cradle to Cradle Certified

Cradle to Cradle Certified

EQUITONE C2C Certificate

EPD

EPD

Environmental Product Declaration [natura]

Literature

EQUITONE brochure

EQUITONE brochure

EQUITONE fire classification explained

EQUITONE fire classification explained

EQUITONE Material Sampler Guide

EQUITONE Material Sampler Guide

EQUITONE planning and application guide

EQUITONE planning and application guide

EQUITONE specifier design guide

EQUITONE specifier design guide

EQUITONE Sustainability Manifesto

EQUITONE Sustainability Manifesto

Re-clad brochure

Re-clad brochure

Material Sustainability Datasheet [natura]

Material Sustainability Datasheet [natura]

Case studies

Centre Technique Municipal featuring EQUITONE facade material

Centre Technique Municipal featuring EQUITONE facade material

Festival hall of the Tiroler festspiele featuring EQUITONE facade materials

Festival hall of the Tiroler festspiele featuring EQUITONE facade materials

Johann Sebastian Bach Hall, Köthen Castle featuring EQUITONE facade materials

Johann Sebastian Bach Hall, Köthen Castle featuring EQUITONE facade materials

Beautifully milled EQUITONE facade design on Munich Nursery

Beautifully milled EQUITONE facade design on Munich Nursery

Multi residential housing project featuring EQUITONE facade materials

Multi residential housing project featuring EQUITONE facade materials

Attic Self Storage, London featuring EQUITONE facade materials

Attic Self Storage, London featuring EQUITONE facade materials

Résidence étudiante Rabanesse-Kesseler featuring EQUITONE facade materials

Résidence étudiante Rabanesse-Kesseler featuring EQUITONE facade materials

Office for National Statistics featuring EQUITONE facade materials

Office for National Statistics featuring EQUITONE facade materials

Stepping Hill Hospital shingle design created using EQUITONE facade materials

Stepping Hill Hospital shingle design created using EQUITONE facade materials

Pavilion Mexico featuring EQUITONE facade materials

Pavilion Mexico featuring EQUITONE facade materials

Net Zero Carbon design featuring EQUITONE facade material

Net Zero Carbon design featuring EQUITONE facade material