What is EQUITONE made of?
What is EQUITONE made of?
About EQUITONE Fibre cement is a cement composite material that consists of cement, cellulose and mineral materials, reinforced by a visible matrix.
Can Equitone be painted?
GRAFFITI. The UV-cured EQUITONE [pictura] and EQUITONE [natura pro] surface coating provides superior protection against common colours and spray paints.
How do you clean Equitone panels?
CLEANING. There are two methods of cleaning façades, mechanical cleaning and chemical cleaning. In principle, perform the cleaning of the facade over the entire surface, because partial cleaning can result in colour tone differences. Normal stains can be removed with a sponge and water.
Where is Equitone made?
Manufactured in Germany and Belgium, EQUITONE® fibre cement facade materials are through-colored, textured sheets of cement, cellulose and other mineral materials. They come in a maximum sheet size of 4′ x 10′.
What is Equitone cladding?
EQUITONE [natura] is a through-coloured cladding panel with a clearly visible yet subtle fibre cement matrix. Natura’s tactile and smooth surface allows the natural texture of the fibre cement finish to be seen through the semi-translucent coating.
Can Equitone be curved?
Curved walls EQUITONE panels are flat. However it is possible to ease them around a curved facade. The minimum radius that an 8mm EQUITONE panel can be UNI-rivet or UNI-screw fixed to a curving facade is 12.0m.
What characteristics does Equitone façade material have?
EQUITONE is a fibre cement product consisting of Cement, Cellulose and Mineral Materials and is reinforced by a visible matrix. Every EQUITONE panel has unique characteristics in its texture, colour highlighting its raw, untreated texture and natural finish.
Who is Equitone?
EQUITONE is a through-colored facade material designed by and for architects. Our company has produced facade panels since the 1950’s. Every EQUITONE panel is unique, showing the raw, untreated texture of the fibre cement base material.
Where can Equitone be used?
EQUITONE can be used as a Brise Soleil, shutter or architectural feature of a building. To be installed both horizontally and vertically. The Brise Soliel or shutter gives the feature of a continuous façade and can also be perforated if required to give a unique visual aspect to the façade.
What is fibre cement cladding?
Fibre cement is made from sand, cement and cellulose fibres. Fibre cement cladding is a popular choice for builders because it is simple to install and brings with it a host of benefits. It is weather-proof and resistant to water.
What kind of material is equitone facade panel?
Our company has produced facade panels since the 1950’s. Every EQUITONE panel is unique, showing the raw, untreated texture of the fibre cement base material. Fibre cement is a cement composite material that consists of cement, cellulose and mineral materials, reinforced by a visible matrix.
How is equitone used in a building design?
Whether your architectural vision calls for a striking linear façade or a raw and uncoated panel that is archetypical fibre cement, EQUITONE’s varied and unique texture range can support your building design. EQUITONE [linea] is a 3D ridged material that reacts to plays with light and shadow to create an ever-evolving façade.
What kind of cement is used for equitone?
Every EQUITONE panel is unique, showing the raw, untreated texture of the fibre cement base material. Fibre cement is a cement composite material that consists of cement, cellulose and mineral materials, reinforced by a visible matrix. Nothing else.
What do you need to know about equitone?
About EQUITONE. About EQUITONE. EQUITONE is a through-colored facade material designed by and for architects. Our company has produced facade panels since the 1950’s. Every EQUITONE panel is unique, showing the raw, untreated texture of the fibre cement base material.