Ceramitex Technical Specifications

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Product Description + Basic Use

Installation guides, specifications and videos are available. Ceramitex® must be installed by an Elemex® qualified installer. Elemex® can provide training and certification to local installers. For additional details on installer training contact info@elemex.com.

Building Codes

Ceramitex® system meets or exceeds North American Building Codes.

Maintenance

Ceramitex® Sintered Ceramic Facade panels have a surface that repels dirt, is graffiti-proof and is easily cleaned with soap and water. As the panels are UV- and impact-resistant, they maintain their appearance over time.

Warranty

10 year finish warranty.

Unity® Attachment Technology

Unity® Attachment Technology: a proprietary integrated attachment technology developed and perfected by Elemex® to panelize, mount and seamlessly integrate a variety of surfaces such as: Sintered Ceramic, ACM, Aluminum Plate and other specialty veneers.

Product Technical Data

Fire Test Data

CAN/ULC S102.2-10 Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics
CAN/ULC S114-05 Standard Method of Test for Determination of Non-combustibility in Building Materials
NFPA 285 Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Non-Load Bearing Wall Assemblies
CAN/ULC S134-92 Standard Method of Fire Test of Exterior Wall Assemblies
ASTM E84-16a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Materials

System Technical Data

ASTM C794 Adhesion-in-Peel of Elastomeric Structural Silicone
AAMA 508-07 Voluntary Test Method and Specification for Pressure Equalized Rain Screen Wall Cladding Systems: Pressure Equalized Behavior and Water Penetration Resistance
ASTM E1233 Structural Performance by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Differential
ASTM E283-04(2012) (TAS 202-94) Rate of Air Leakage Under Specified Pressure Difference Across the Specimen
ASTM E331-00(2009) (TAS 202-94) Water Penetration by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
ASTM E330/E330M-14 (TAS 202-94) Structural Performance by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
ASTM E1886-13a (TAS 203-94) Performance by Missile(s) and Exposed to Cyclic Pressure Differentials
Florida Product Approval FL26341-R3 Approved for use inside HVHZ (High Velocity Hurricane Zone)
Miami-Dade County, Florida NOA No. 23-0901.2, exp September 6, 2028
ICC-ES Evaluated, ESR-4169

General Acceptance

Product Description + Basic Use

A pressure-equalized Rear Ventilated Rainscreen system for exterior or interior wall panel used in new construction or renovation, commercial and other applications. Some typical uses include; exterior wall panels, fascia panels, ceiling panels, spandrel panels, beam and column covers, wall trim, accent panels and signage. Non-load bearing use only.

Composition + Material

Ceramitex® Sintered Ceramic panels consist of a sintered ceramic slab manufactured with fiberglass reinforced mesh backing that is adhered to our proprietary Unity® attachment technology.

Sizing + Details

Panels are available in sizes up to 5’ x 10.5’ (1500mm x 3200mm) in the 6mm thickness and 4.5’ x 10.5’ (1440mm x 3200mm) in the 8mm. Standard panel thicknesses are 1/4” (6mm) and 5/16” (8mm). Additional thickness available is 1/2” (12mm).

Finish Options

Ceramitex® is Available in a Wide Variety of Standard Color Finishes and Textures.

Please contact representative for availability of finishes for each color.
Minimums of 20,000 may apply for Special Order colors. Samples for Special Order colors may require longer lead times.

Abu Dhabi White

Classtone