swisstherm refurbishment system summary
DESCRIPTION
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Applications
▪ Fornewbuildapplications,wherethestructure providescontinuoussupportfortheinsulation slabs▪ Alsosuitableforrefurbishmentprojects▪ Forunrestricteduseonbuildingsupto18metres andhighriseapplications,subjecttoAlumasc’s HighRisepolicy
Performance
▪ BBAapproved,fullywarrantedsystemwithan effectivelifeof30years
▪ ManufacturedtoISO9001:2008andISO14001:2004 QualityandEnvironmentalManagementstandards
▪ Weatherresistant,whilstremainingvapour permeable
▪ Allowsthefabricofthebuildingtoactasaheat store,increasingthermalefficiency
▪ Eliminatescoldbridging,condensationandmould growth
▪ Reducesheatingcostsandcarbondioxide emissions
▪ Protectsthestructuralfabric,limitingmovement andthermalshockandfreeze-thawcycles associatedwithtraditionalbrickworkfaçades
▪ Highlyresistanttoimpactdamage,uptocategory IinaccordancewithETAG004
▪ ThesystemhasaClassOsurfacespreadofflame andcanachieveA2non-combustabilityasper BSEN13501-1.Highriseapplicationsaresubject totheAlumascHighRisePolicy
Technical & Project Support
▪ Sitesurveys,detaildesignmeetings,project specificelevationcolourschemes,CADdrawings andproductsamples,tenantinvolvement programmes
▪ Detailedprojectspecificationsandhealthand safetyandproductdatasheets
▪ Thermalcalculations,condensationriskanalysis andwindloadingcalculations(forhighrise projects)
Installation & Aftercare
▪ InstalledbyfullytrainedAlumascregistered contractors
▪ On-sitesupportfromAlumasc’steamofSite Technicians
▪ Aftercarerecommendationsanddocumentation
▪ Fullpackageofwarrantyoptions
• Warranties
AlumascoffersacomprehensiverangeofwarrantyoptionsfortheSwisthermExternalWallInsulationsystemincluding25yearECOandGreenDealwarranties.InstalledexclusivelybyAlumascRegisteredContractorsandunderpinnedbyAlumasc’sextensiveprojectsupportservice.IndependentinsurancebackedlatentproductdefectwarrantiesarealsoavailablethroughFSAlicensedbrokers.
• When to Specify
Alightweight,thincoatexternalwallinsulation(EWI)systemprimarilysuitedtonewbuildapplications.Swisthermhasbeendesignedtoassistbuildingsachievedesiredthermalperformancelevelswhilstprovidingcotemporaryaesthetics.Thisdirect-fixsystemcanbeinstalledusingachoiceofinsulationmaterialstomeetu-valuerequirementsandbuildingregulationsandiscompatiblewithAlumasc’srangeofdecorativecoatingsandbrick-effectfinishes.
ALUMASCEXTERIORBUILDINGPRODUCTSLTD
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The Company pursues a policy of constant product development and information contained within this datasheet is therefore subject to change without notice. The customer is responsible for ensuring that each product is fit for its intended purpose and that the conditions for use are suitable. All quoted data is nominal and subject to production tolerances.
AlumascSwisthermExternalWallInsulationSystem-Newbuild
Insulation Choice
a ExpandedPolystyrene(EPS)
a GreyExpandedPolystyrene(GreyEPS)
a ExtrudedPolystyreneInsulation(XPS)
a DualDensityMineralWool
a Cork
a Lamella
▪ Solid Masonry Substrate
▪ Aluminium Beading
▪ ST1 Composite Mortar or M.R. Bedding Adhesive (usedtoadhereinsulationslab)
▪ Alumasc Insulation(choiceofinsulationslabavailable)
▪ Approved Mechanical Fixing
▪ ST1 Composite Mortar Alumasc Basecoat (usedasareinforcinglayer)
▪ M.R. Scrim Adhesive (usedasareinforcinglayer)
▪ ST Primer(tomatchsiliconetopcoatcolour)
▪ ST Silkolitt Silicone Render (availableinawiderangeofcoloursandtextures)
Typical System Components
ALUMASCEXTERIORBUILDINGPRODUCTSLTD
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The Company pursues a policy of constant product development and information contained within this datasheet is therefore subject to change without notice. The customer is responsible for ensuring that each product is fit for its intended purpose and that the conditions for use are suitable. All quoted data is nominal and subject to production tolerances.
CERTIFICATE No 00/3766
Available Finishes
Silicone & Mineral RendersLightweightSTSiliconeandMineralrendersprovideacontemporarylook.Availablewitharolledsurfacetextureinarangeofcolours.
Brick-effect FinishesAlumascAcrylicBrickSlipscreatedetails,featurebandsorsimplysimulatetheappearanceofbrickwork.
Decorative CoatingsHighperformanceSiliconeFacadePaintisavailableinawiderangeofcolouroptions.
Insulation OptionsAchoiceofinsulationmaterialsisavailable,inthicknessestoachieveverylowU-values
Insulationismechanicallyandadhesively(subjecttospecification)fixeddirecttothecontinuoussubstrate
Silicone & Mineral Renders
a STSilkolittSiliconeRender
a STMineralKRender
Brick Effect Finishes
a AcrylicBrickSlips
Decorative Coatings
a SiliconeFaçadePaint
Project Support & Advice: Contact Alumasc Technical Services
AlumascSwisthermExternalWallInsulationSystem-Newbuild
01744648400 [email protected] www.alumascfacades.co.uk