equitone [inspira]
A High Density Fibre Cement Cladding with a digitally printed surface covered with a UV finish.
EQUITONE [inspira] is a high-density fibre cement panel with a digitally printed surface covered with a UV finish. The surface finish is smooth, hard, matte, and UV-resistant.
Every EQUITONE panel is unique, showing the raw, untreated texture of the fibre cement base material. The fibre cement material is through-coloured, which means the surface displays the inner texture and colour of the core cementious matrix. No matter what facade design options you explore, the through-coloured materials can be transformed into crisp, monolithic facade details. The material can be perforated using water jet or CNC machines, large or very small cuts can be made, it can even be embossed and printed. Some designers have used it for interiors or furniture. Equitone is a contemporary and safe option for exterior cladding. Fibre cement is a cement composite material that consists of cement, cellulose and mineral materials such as sand. Nothing else. The EQUITONE through-coloured materials enables you to achieve flawless intricate details.
APPLICATION
- Touch: smooth, matt, no visible fibres
- Visual: Classic, brings colorful accents to the facade
- Composition: EQUITONE [inspira] panels consist of cement, water, mineral fillers, cellulose and synthetic organic fibres, and a colour digital printed surface covered with UV-cured functional topcoats. Mass-hydrophobated to reduce water absorption.
- Finish: Anti-graffiti
BENEFITS
- fire safe (no fire ignition, no spread of fire)
- sound insulating
- resistant to extreme temperatures and frost
- water resistant (if in compliance with application guidelines)
- resistant to many living organisms (fungi, bacteria, insects, vermin, etc.)
- resistant to many chemicals
- environmentally friendly, with no harmful gas emissions
- strong, rigid panels
WHY EQUITONE
- Fire Safe (non combustible and no spread of flame)
- Pre-finished with no on-site coating
- Resistant to extreme weather conditions and temperatures
- Integral “through colour”, no ongoing maintenance required
- Colour-through allows for etching, engraving and perforating
- Installed on systems designed to give a life expectancy of at least 50 years
- Resistant to corrosion, vermin, insects, mould growth, fungi etc.
PANEL SPECS
| Thickness | Panel Sizes | Weight |
| 8 mm | 2500 x 1250 mm | 16,8 kg/m² |
| 3100 x 1250 mm |
ORDERING:
Any colours not in stock, will be indented and priced on enquiry. Lead times and minimum order charges may apply. Contact us for more information.
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RECYCLING
A concern today is what happens to the material at the end of its life. How materials are disposed of is a growing environmental concern. One benefit of a fiber-cement, ventilated façade is the layers can be separated when the façade comes to the end of its life. This means the components, such as the fiber-cement, aluminum, timber, or insulation, can all be divided and sent for recycling separately. This is not possible with other materials or systems, like EIFS
LONG LIFE
The life expectancy of a fiber-cement ventilated façade has been confirmed, by the British Research Establishment in the UK, to be 50 years or more.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION (EPD)
All EQUITONE panels are certified with an Environmental Product Declaration according to ISO 14025 or EN 15804. These EPD’s are valuable as they can assist the designers and assessors in completing the Green Building Assessments.
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