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News Release from: Kingspan Insulated Panels | Subject: Thermatile
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 06 November 2006
Kingspan increases the choice for
Architects
Thermatile from Kingspan is an innovative method of construction that combines the benefits of constructing with insulated panels with the aesthetic appeal and design flexibility of ceramic tiles.
Kingspan Insulated Panels has been undertaking a considerable amount of research to develop a series of products to give architects a wide range of design options without compromising performance One such solution is Thermatile, an innovative method of construction that combines the benefits of constructing with insulated panels with the aesthetic appeal and design flexibility of ceramic tiles
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 6 Mar 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Ceramic tiles are often used to enhance the visual impact of a facade, with the precise, clean lines of the smooth tiles contrasting starkly with the joints.
Kingspan's aim was to maximise this appeal by developing the Thermatile tile hanging system.
The system consists of specifically developed insulated panels - fixed simply and quickly - with supporting rails mounted on top to facilitate the application of tiles.
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The inner skin becomes airtight, watertight and weatherproof as soon as the panels are installed, and provides reliable thermal performance and insulation continuity with no cavities, gaps, cold bridges or interstitial condensation.
In addition, this also allows internal fit-out to start earlier, which may speed up the entire project.
The supporting rails can be mounted on the insulated panels at a time that suits the contractor - this means that the Architectural Facade is no longer on the building critical path.
Finally the ceramic tiles are secured in place by stainless steel compression springs.
Kingspan has worked with a leading European tile manufacturer to develop a range of architectural ceramic tiles for the Thermatile system that meet the highest design and functional standards.
The range is also available in six colour options, offering diverse design possibilities, and has been designed to withstand the test of time.
The system is simple to install, and is easily integrated with other openings such as windows and doors.
It can also be combined with other cladding products - such as curtain walling, glazing and Kingspan facade panels - so designers can combine different systems to create individual facade designs.
Most importantly, the Thermatile system has been tested to the stringent fire test LPS1181 from the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) and has achieved certification to EXT-B, making Kingspan Insulated Panels the only manufacturers to offer a complete insulated panel/ terracotta rainscreen system that is compliant with the following tests:.
- CWCT Standard Test method for Rainscreens.
- BSEN 13830:2003 for air permeability wind and static water.
- Structurally tested by BRE.
- LPS 1181 EXT-B.
- 35 year durability to ASTMD951 (water) and IEC68-2-32 (salt mist).
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