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Product Benefits
 Strong
yet lightweight
Stoneflex panels will withstand a wind load
up to 2.0knm2 at normal fixing centres. The impact resistance
is class: hard and soft bodies (to BS 8200, Appendix
G) Cat C. The weight varies with aggregate grade from
9.5k/m ² to 17.0k/m ².
Fire
Stoneflex panels are fire rated. If it is a Stoneflex
panel then you are guaranteed that it has a Class 1
surface spread of flame to BS476 Part 7 Class 0 to the
building regulation when tested to BS476 Part 6.
Biological
Stoneflex panels are inorganic, rot proof, immune to
attack by insects and vermin and will not nourish mould
growth.
Weathering
Following extensive weathering accelerated test, Stoneflex
showed no significant properties changes.
Wind
Calculations based on mechanical tests have shown that
the cladding will adequately resist normal wind forces
for locations within the UK where a design wind speed
of no more than 57m/s produces pressure no greater than
+- 2.0km/m2 as calculated in accordance with CP3 Part
V.
Compatibility
Stoneflex panels are compatible with all common
building materials and are fixed using traditional building
methods.
Warranty
Stoneflex Ltd warrants that its panels will be free
of manufacturing defects for ten years from the date
of installation. This warranty is in effect only if
the panels are installed in accordance with Stoneflex
URP Recommended Procedures and established construction
practices. Under normal use and exposure Stoneflex panels
are warranted not to chalk, discolour, crack or incur
unacceptable aggregate loss for ten years.
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