Technical Information

Contents Page Range of Products and Standard Colours 4

Functions and Advantages of a Ventilated Facade 5 Product Specification Sheet – General Technical Description 6 Technical Data 7 Accessory: Joint- and Corner Profiles 8 Replacement of ArGeTon-Tiles 9 Vertical Substructure – General Technical Description 10 V-UK – Installation Instruction 11 V-UK – Accessory 12 V-UK – 20mm and 40mm Clips / Measures for Installation 13 Horizontal Substructure – General Technical Description 14 H-UK – Installation Instruction 15 H-UK – Accessory 16 H-UK – 20mm and 40mm Clamps 17 H-UK – Measures for Installation / Horizontal Carrier Profile: Butt Joint 18 Installation Details - Examples Lintel Section with Aluminium Sheet or Tile Plate 20 Lintel Section with Roller Blind / Reveal Section with Edged Sheet 21 Reveal Section with Edged Sheet / Sill Section 22 Reveal Section with Tile Plate / Corner with Mitre Cut 23 Corner with open or closed Aluminium-Profile 24 Corner with Y-Profile / Intersection ArGeTon-Plaster 25 Bottom junctions 26 Other Installations 27 ArGeLite–Horizontal–System 28 ArGeLite–Horizontal–System: Installation Instruction 29 ArGeLite–Horizontal–System: Fugen- und Achsmaße 31

Page BARRO–Sun Screen 32 Standard Cross Sections / Special Cross Sections 33 System: Covered Support 34 System: Covered Support – Variant 1: Installation on Vertical Profile 35 System: Covered Support – Variant 2: Ready-Made Supports + Sword 39 System: BARRO with X-Profil e 40 System: BARRO with X-Profile – Installation Instruction 41

Standard Colours

Range of Products

Functions of a Ventilated Facade

• Resistance against heavy rain

• Regulation of dampness

• Insulation

• Avoiding heat build-up in summer

• Noise protection

• Fire protection

Technical Advantages of an ArGeTon-Facade • Sustainability: durability approx. 80 – 150 years • Free choice of insulation thickness • Amendment of noise protection by approx. 9 dB • Frost resistance • Fire protection • Break resistance against wind- or shock impact • Free from maintenance (self-cleaning by rain) • Grafitti is easy to remove

Architectural Advantages of an ArGeTon-Facade

• Wide range of formats: production of custom-made cross sections is possible

• Wide range of colours: in addition to standard colours glazes and engobes enable unlimited colouring

• Different surfaces of the tile plates: standard natural, glazed, brushed, grooved or textured

• Good architectural combination with traditional building material: ideal for renovations

Product Specification Sheet – General Technical Description 1. Field of Application This product specification sheet is valid for ArGeTon-tile plates, a ventilated facade system according to DIN 18516-1 including the fastening on the substructure for outside wall claddings. 2. Materials/ Terms ArGeTon Tile Plates ArGeTon tile plates are extruded coarse-ceramic façade elements. After the kiln firing the tiles are trimmed to remove the edges of the tiles. Ceramic tile plates are specified as inflammable according to DIN 4102-4 (fire classification A). ArGeTon tile plates have a high static firmness, are weatherproof and frost resistant Substructure The substructure consists of aluminium profiles according to DIN 4113-1 (alloy EN AW 6063-T66) Two installation systems are possible:

- Vertical substructure (consists of wall cleats and vertical T-profiles) The tiles are fixed with blind rivets onto T-profiles.

- Horizontal substructure (consists of wall cleats, vertical L-profiles and horizontal carrier rails). The tiles are fixed with clamps onto the horizontal carrier rail.

With approved anchorage elements (wall plugs) the cleats are fixed onto the supporting wall and with approved fixing materials like rivets or screws the substructure is to be installed. Façade System The assemblings and the elements of the ArGeTon facade systems are depicted in picture 1 (vertical substructure) and picture 2 (horizontal substructure). 3. Production The process involves the milling of clay from a variety of sources for different colors. The clays for the most common colors are processed in to a storage facility where the moisture is controlled to prevent it drying out. The clays for the special colors are fed in to hoppers from where they are directly fed to the extruder after milling. The clays are carried via an automated conveyor system through blenders and in to an extrusion machine which has dies to create the various tile heights and profiles. As the tiles come through the extruder they are cut to length (oversized by approx 50mm). The tiles go in to a dryer from where they are then fed in to the kilns directly or go onto a glazing line for application of special colors or glazes. After the kiln firing the tiles are trimmed to remove the edges of the tiles, which curl during firing, and are then banded, packed on to pallets, corner edges are protected, shrink wrapped and banded again for shipping.

Due to raw material and kiln firing technique 13 natural basic colours can be produced. In addition to that different colours can be developed by engobes or glazures. Different surfaces are possible (grooved, brushed, textured, etc.). Ultra-modern laser controlled conveying and production logistics guarantee an economical and flexible production process. 4. Requirements General Requirements The elements of the facade like aluminium substructure, insulation, fixations and anchorage are regulated in DIN 18516-1 „Cladding for external walls, ventilated at rear“. Ceramic facade claddings are non-regulated building products and are not covered by generally accepted codes of practise, consequently they have to be approved by a certificate of applicability. This certificate of applicability is to be carried out according to DIN 18516-1 annex A or C. The test reports must only be provided by approved and certified testing laboratories. Specific Requirements The determination of the specific mass and density of the tiles is to be carried out according to EN ISO 10545-3.ArGeTon-tile plates meet the demands of frost resistance as per DIN EN 1304 paragraph 5.4.3.

Picture 1 – Vertical substructure Picture 2 – Horizontal substructure

Technical Data Sizes: length: max. l = 900 mm (tile heights 150mm - 175mm)

max. l = 1200 mm (tile heights 187,5mm - 225mm) max. l = 1500 mm (tile heights 237,5mm - 500mm)

tolerance ± 1,0 mm

height: 150mm - 500mm (centre-to-centre-distance) tolerance ± 1,5 mm

thickness: 30 mm ( if height = 500mm: thickness = 35mm) tolerance ± 1,0 mm

Constancy of flexion: longitudinal arch max. 3,0 mm lateral arch max. 1,5 mm the form: deviation from perpendicular: max. 1,0 mm / 200 mm (DIN EN 1304) max. 2,0 mm / 400 mm

Weight (dry): ca. 42 kg/m² Body density: ≥ 2,0 g/cm³ Breaking load: average value ≥ 1,5 kN / minimum value ≥ 1,2 kN (DIN EN 1304) bending strength 12-18 N/mm² Water absorption: ≤ 9,0 % (DIN EN 539-2) according to test reports of Bautest Dresden GmbH (formerly MPA

Dresden) between 3 and 8 %. Frost resistance: according to test reports of Bautest Dresden GmbH (formerly MPA (DIN EN 539-2) Dresden) proven Fire protection ceramic tile plates: flammability rating A, incombustible classification: aluminium substructure: flammability rating A, incombustible (DIN 4102) The insulation should be incombustible, dimensionally stable and

should achieve the flammability rating A1 (such as mineral wool). External control: Bautest Dresden GmbH (formerly MPA Dresden); approved testing

laboratory, regulatory agency and certificate authority

Accessory Joint Profiles Aluminium joint profiles are available for 8mm or 4mm joints in lengths of 3m. They can be ordered in the colours RAL 1015 ivory, RAL 7005 mouse grey, RAL 7015 slate grey and RAL 8004 copper brown. Abutment joint Profile Abutment joints are always made with 4mm joints. Spring Profile Spring profiles are necessary at installations (e.g. building corners with mitre cut), where no joint profiles are possible. They guarantee that the tiles stay tight within the clips or clamps, to avoid rattling tiles due to strong wind. Corner Profiles Aluminium corner profiles are available untreated, anodised or painted with RAL-colours.

Replacement of ArGeTon® tiles (horizontal + vertical substructure): Installed ArGeTon® tiles can not be removed afterwards. To replace a damaged tile it is necessary to destroy this tile and install a new one.

Before fixing the new tile the upper fold has to be shortened approx. 4mm in the areas of the tile clips. After that the new tile can be fixed by sliding it up to the top clip and then letting it down on the bottom clip.

groove dephts = 4mm

Aluminium Substructure Vertical Basic Concept The substructure consists of pre-punched vertical T-sections fastened to the building with aluminium wall cleats placed at every vertical joint of the cladding. The ArGeTon-tiles are fixed to the T-sections by aluminium clips. A junction profile has to be placed in every vertical joint. It keeps the tiles from moving sidewards and ensure the tiles sit firmly in the clips due to the clamping effect (avoiding rattling noises). The vertical joint profiles do also prevent the intrusion of rain water. Substructure and Heat Insulation Wall cleats are anchored to the bearing wall by using approved dowels. The distances between the wall brackets depend on the length of the tiles and on statical calculations. After that the heat insulation is applied to the previously cleaned wall surface. The heat insulation must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer´s guidelines. In general, high-quality mineral fibre boards in accordance with EN 13162 are applied. The choice of the insulation is determined by the building and its special requirements on an individual basis. The material thickness is determined by the proof of heat protection. The T-profiles are aligned on the wall cleats and fixed with approved rivets or screws. The design of fixing points and sliding points has to be considered in order to allow thermal expansion. Fixing the tiles First, the bottom clips have to be fixed – always two per ArGeTon tile – onto the pre-drilled T-profiles with blind rivets or screws. The next step is to install the tiles onto the clips. Then fix them at their top side by screwing or riveting a middle-clip onto the T-profile. The pre-punched holes guarantee a space of 2-3 mm between clip and tile for tolerances and thermal expansion. This procedure has to be repeated for every row up to the top of the façade. The joint profiles have to be placed between the tiles after the first tile row has been finished. They do not need to be fixed separately.

Installation – Vertical Substructure Aluminium cleats with insulation Fixation of vertical T-profiles Fixation of bottom-clips and joint profiles Installation of first tile row Fixation of tiles with middle-clips

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Accessory – Vertical Substructure Top Clip Middle Clip Bottom Clip

Tile length ≤ 1000mm: => 20mm clips Tile length > 1000mm: => 40mm clips

Assembly schedule (vertical UK):

Horizontal Substructure Basic Concept The substructure consists of basic vertical L-profiles, which are fixed by aluminium wall cleats. Horizontal aluminium carrier rails are designed on the basic substructure. The distance is determined by the height of the ArGeTon tiles, which are fixed to the horizontal support rails by clamps. A junction profile has to be placed in every vertical joint. It keeps the tiles from moving sidewards and makes sure that the tiles sit firmly in the clips due to the clamping effect (avoiding rattling noises). The vertical joint profiles do also prevent the intrusion of rain water. Substructure and Heat Insulation Wall cleats are anchored to the bearing wall by using approved dowels. The distances between the wall brackets depend on the length of the tiles and on statical calculations. After that the heat insulation is applied to the previously cleaned wall surface. The heat insulation must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer´s guidelines. In general, high-quality mineral fibre boards in accordance with EN 13162 are applied. The choice of the insulation is determined by the building and its special requirements on an individual basis. The material thickness is determined by the proof of heat protection. Vertical L-profiles are aligned on the wall cleats and fixed with approved rivets or screws. The design of fixing points and sliding points has to be considered in order to allow thermal expansion. The special, horizontal ArGeTon carrier rails are designed on the vertical profiles. The distance of the rails relates to the tile height and can be taken from the assembly schedule. The rails have to be fixed by approved self-drilling screws. Fixing the Tiles First insert the bottom clamps – always two per ArGeTon tile – into the first carrier rail at the bottom. Then put the first row of tiles into the clamps. The joint profiles have to be installed between the tiles and do not need to be fixed separately. The next step is to insert the tiles into the clamps and to fix them at their top side with the next clamp (middle clamp) onto the horizontal rail. The exact positioning of the horizontal rails according to the tile height guarantees a space of 2-3 mm between clamp and tile for tolerances and thermal expansion.

This procedure has to be repeated for every line up to the top of the façade.

Installation – Horizontal Substructure

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Installation of the bottom tile row and fixation of the joint profiles

The tiles are to be installed frombottom to top

Accessory – Horizontal Substructure Top Clamp

Middle Clamp

Bottom Clamp Horizontal Carrier Rails maximum span: horizontal carrier profile 25 x 35: 120cm horizontal carrier profile 25 x 45: 140cm maximum bearing out: horizontal carrier profile 25 x 35: 35cm horizontal carrier profile 25 x 45: 35cm

Tile length ≤ 1000mm: => 20mm clamps Tile length > 1000mm: => 40mm clamps

Assembly Schedule (horizontal substructure): Connection of Horizontal Carrier Rail:

Standard Details - Examples All standard details can be downloaded as PDF or DWG under www.argeton.com. Lintel Section with Aluminium Sheet

Lintel Section with ArGeTon Tile

Lintel Section with Roller Blind Reveal Section with Aluminium Sheet

Sill Section Sill Section with canted Sheet

Reveal Section with ArGeTon Corner, mitred

Corner with Open Profile Corner with Closed Profile

Corner with Y-Profile Internal Corner, Intersection ArGeTon / Plaster

Bottom Junction Bottom Junction with Inclined Aluminium Sheet

Bottom Junction with Stepping

Bended Wall

Intersection Facade / Ceiling Porch Roof ArGeTon inside and outside

Attachment

ArGeLite-Horizontal-System

Vertical Cross Section:

Horizontal Cross Section:

ArGeLite-Horizontal-System Instruction for Installation

1. Installation of horizontal carrier profiles

2. Hanging of first ArGeLite-tile into the horizontal carrier profiles

3. Fixation of two EPDM – distance pieces between tile plate and carrier rail

ArGeLite-Horizontal-System Instruction for Installation

4. Hanging of the second

ArGeLite-tile into the horizontal rail

5. Pushing the ArGeLite-tile sideways next to the first tile

7. Protection of the top tile row

by security-pieces (one security-piece per tile)

6. Installation of the second tile row

likewise the first tile row

ArGeLite-Horizontal-System Instruction for Installation Joints and Centre to Centre Distances

Security piece

BARRO – Sun Screen

BARRO – Standard Cross Sections

BARRO 50 x 50mm max. length = 1500mm

BARRO 69 x 69mm max. length = 1500mm

Elliptical BARRO 50 x 150mm max. length = 1200mm

BARRO 50 x 100mm max. length = 1200mm

BARRO – Special Cross Sections

BARRO – Sun Screen System: BARRO with covered support

Vertical Cross Section:

Horizontal Cross Section:

System: Covered Support Variant 1: Installation on Vertical Profile 1. Stick one neopren-pad on each end of the BARRO

2. Insert the aluminium support

profile into the BARRO

3. Screw the BARRO-screws into the support profile (2 screws on each side)

4. Fix the position of the single support

5. Insert the distance piece into the single support (distance piece with sink hole)

Preparing the BARROs:

Installation of a Single Support:

System: Covered Support Variant 1: Installation on Vertical Profile 6. Fix the distance piece and the single support with 2 x M5 screws (screw length = 8mm)

7. Put the prepared BARRO into the single support

8. Slide an 8mm security piece

over the single support

System: Covered Support Variant 1: Installation on Vertical Profile

1. Fix the position of two single supports

2. Insert the distance pieces front view: distance piece with sink hole back view: distance piece with thread

3. Fix the distance pieces and the single supports with 2 x M5 screws

Attention: The screw length depends on the material thickness of the

vertical profile (screw length=12mm, if material thickness of vertical profile = 2mm)

Installation of a Double Support

System: Covered Support Variant 1: Installation on Vertical Profile

4. Insert the prepared BARROs into the double support 5. Slide 8mm security pieces over the double support

Installation of a Double Support

System: Covered Support Variant 2: Ready-Made + Sword

1. Fix the ready-made single support + sword onto the vertical profile

2. Fix the ready-made double support + sword onto the vertical profile

3. Insert the prepared BARRO

4. Single Support: Slide an 8mm security piece over the single support

5. Double Support: Slide an 16mm security piece over the double support

BARRO System: BARRO with X-Profile

Single Support:

Accessories:

Double Support:

System: BARRO with X-Profile

1. Fixation of two neoprene pads

2. Inserting the X-profile

3. Fixation of two aluminium supports with one BARRO-screw each

4. Installation of the BARRO on vertical support profiles