Solstex® by Elemex Achieves NFPA 285 Fire Safety Certification
We’re proud to share a major milestone for Elemex and the future of architectural facades: our innovative solar facade system, Solstex, has officially passed the NFPA 285 fire safety test in the United States. This certification is a testament to our commitment to safety, sustainability, and advanced facade technology. With Solstex, you get more than […]
Facade That Looks Like Terracotta
Looking for an alternative to terracotta? We’ve got you covered! There is a new color option for Ceramitex® that looks like terracotta but is more durable and waterproof. It is a perfect option for a nonporous rainscreen facade for your next project. You can see this and other Ceramitex colors at: https://elemex.com/products/ceramitex/
Triangulated Ceramitex® Sintered Ceramic Panels
“The canted facade incorporates an extended cap mullion detail that provides additional solar shading and places additional emphasis along one of the primary walkways leading to the main entrance. The facade material changes at the library entrance, which has been formally carved out of the box-like massing of the building. The ceramic panels set in a […]
Ceramitex® Receives Florida Product Approval
Ceramitex® Sintered Ceramic Facade Systems has successfully received Florida Product Approval FL21375. Product Description: The Ceramitex® Panel System consists of sintered compact surface veneer manufactured with fiberglass reinforced mesh backing, adhered to an aluminum frame. Code Compliance: The above mentioned product has been evaluated for compliance with the requirements of the Florida Building Code 5th […]
Elemex® Invests in State-of-the-Art Equipment
Elemex® invested in a CNC machine (a Breton Smart-Cut) in large part to produce Ceramitex®, a breakthrough exterior building product developed in 2007. It’s a large-format panel made from sintered ceramic, an innovative material emerging in the North American exterior cladding markets. “If we’re going to compete in today’s global economy, we have to do so […]
Want to Talk Due Diligence? NFPA 285 & CAN/ULC S-134
The NFPA 285 and CAN/ULC S-134 Multi-Storey Fire Tests deem the Ceramitex® Sintered Ceramic System acceptable for nearly unlimited use across North America. We believe in engineering practical solutions that defy compromise. When a project is erected in North America, it should be tested to our North American Standards. For more information on our Testing & […]